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Thursday, April 01, 20107:00 AM30 miles, 8-18 mphTri-State Tollway Hinsdale OasisLirpa Loof 630 834 5281 Rush Hour Rush
Have you ever wondered why some roads don't have much bicycle traffic? Satisfy your curiousity by riding on North Ave Rt. 64, Rt. 83, Rt. 53, I-90 and I-294. Bring snacks, I-Pass and bail bond card.
Monday, April 05, 20106:15 PM20-25 Miles, 13-15 MPHDepot, ElmhurstLarry Gitchell (708) 421-0120 (C), (708) 409-0105 (H) Easter Monday Night Ride
No "Bunny-hopping" skills required to enjoy this ride. Note starting time of 6:15 PM. Headlights and taillights required. Route will be roads and paved paths.
Saturday, April 10, 20109:00 AM~ 30 miles moderate pace ~5+ hoursKettle Moraine State Forest Lagrange, WisconsinChuck Gentile 708-289-3988 & George Pastorino 708-903-8700 Chuck and George's Kettle Cooker 1
Kettle has fairly technical trails with rocks, roots and other obstacles, it also features lung busting climbs and steep descents which require good bike handling skills. Having 2 riders leaders at Kettle will be great, because unlike some of our Palos rides, this ride is not appropriate for beginners. I-94 north to Highway 50 in Kenosha, WI. Go west (left) on 50 to Highway 12 (just before Lake Geneva). Take Highway 12 north (it curves west) to Highway H (you'll see the La Grange General Store). Go north (right) on H. The John Muir trailhead is approx. 1-1/2 miles on your left.
Saturday, April 24, 20109:00 AM~ 30 miles moderate pace ~5+ hoursKettle Moraine State Forest Lagrange, WisconsinChuck Gentile 708-289-3988 & George Pastorino 708-903-8700 Chuck and George's Kettle Cooker 2
Kettle has fairly technical trails with rocks, roots and other obstacles, it also features lung busting climbs and steep descents which require good bike handling skills. Having 2 riders leaders at Kettle will be great, because unlike some of our Palos rides, this ride is not appropriate for beginners. I-94 north to Highway 50 in Kenosha, WI. Go west (left) on 50 to Highway 12 (just before Lake Geneva). Take Highway 12 north (it curves west) to Highway H (you'll see the La Grange General Store). Go north (right) on H. The John Muir trailhead is approx. 1-1/2 miles on your left.
Wednesday, April 28, 20109:30 AM30 - 35 miles 12 - 15 mphFullersburg Woods parking lotMary Jo Bolan 630 887 9652 Ride to Bolingbrook
Ride to Bolingbrook for a snack or a sandwich.
Sunday, May 02, 20107:30 AM86 hilly miles moderate paceDodgeville Middle School 951 West Chapel St. Dodgeville, WI 53533George Pastorino 708-903-8700 Quadrupedal Century 2010
Are you training for the upcoming Horribly Hilly Hundreds, the Dairyland Dare or the Insabe Terrain Challenge? Here’s your chance to ride on some of the same roads used by these rides, but with full sag support, rest stops, showers and a meal when you finish. Get a full trial run in before summer kicks it into high gear! This tour showcases the beautiful rolling hills of southwest Wisconsin. Ride options include challenging routes of 35, 55, 86 and 100 miles for the cycling enthusiast. Rest stops on each route include great snacks, sports drinks and wonderful hosts. At the end of the ride enjoy a delicious dinner. With routes climbing between 1500 and 9000 feet, you'll wish you had an extra set of legs! This ride is put on by Stewart Schilling who does such a great job running The Dairyland Dare.
Saturday, May 08, 20109:00 AM~ 30 miles moderate pace ~5+ hoursKettle Moraine State Forest, Lagrange, WisconsinChuck Gentile 708-289-3988 George Pastorino 708-903-8700 Chuck and George's Kettle Cooker 3
Kettle has fairly technical trails with rocks, roots and other obstacles, it also features lung busting climbs and steep descents which require good bike handling skills. Having 2 riders leaders at Kettle will be great. Unlike some of our Palos rides, this ride is not appropriate for beginners. I-94 north to Highway 50 in Kenosha, WI. Go west (left) on 50 to Highway 12 (just before Lake Geneva). Take Highway 12 north (it curves west) to Highway H (you'll see the La Grange General Store). Go north (right) on H. The John Muir trailhead is approx. 1-1/2 miles on your left
Friday, May 14, 20102:30 PM26 Miles, 13-15 MPHBob's Riverside Campground, Spring Green WILarry Gitchell (708) 421-0120 (C), (708) 409-0105 (H) ZZ Top
Start off the Mushroom Fest weekend with a ride to the top of Pleasant Ridge. All-road ride, includes two major climbs. Rest break at the (first) summit.
Saturday, May 15, 20108:30 AM62 Miles, 13-15 MPHBob's Riverside Campground, Spring Green WILarry Gitchell (708) 421-0120 (C), (708) 409-0105 (H) Mega Mushroom Fest Ride
Muscoda Mushrooms Made Metric! Extended version of the Mushroom Fest ride. Will include major hills on both legs of the route. Lunch stop in Muscoda, one intermediate stop on each half. Bring money for lunch and a good lock.
Sunday, May 16, 20108:30 AM62 Miles, 13-15 MPHBob's Riverside Campground, Spring Green WILarry Gitchell (708) 421-0120 (C), (708) 409-0105 (H) Better Than Plain
Over the hills to Plain - A mixture of flat, hilly, and rolling terrains as we take a loop north of Spring Green. One rest stop along the route.
Sunday, May 23, 201010:00 AM 24 miles moderate ~3 + hoursImagination Glen Park , Portage, IndianaChuck Gentile 708-289-3988 & George Pastorino 708-903-8700 Chuck and George use their Imagination
Imagination Glen (The Dark Side) MTB biking This ride is for Intermediate to Advanced skill level. Having 2 ride leaders here will be helpful. It is about 8 miles of single-track. The trails are all are tight and twisty. The trail on the far side of the river (reached by crossing the railroad tracks) is known as The dark Side.... with challenging turns, logs, roots, jumps, and plenty of ups and downs. We will do 3 loops of this section, you can easily bail after 1 or 2 loops From I-94 take 249 South (at Exit 19 for Portage) through US 20 intersection. Turn left (continuing south) onto Chrisman Ave. immediately past the Old Porter Rd. intersection. Continue south on Crisman Ave. until it ends at Portage Ave. Turn left onto Portage Ave. and follow it until it ends at McCool Rd. Imagination Glen Park is at the intersection of Portage Ave. and McCool Rd
Friday, May 28, 201012:00 PM62 Miles, 13-15+ MPHResidence Inn, Middleton, WisconsinLarry Gitchell (708) 421-0120 (C), (708) 409-0105 (H) Middleton to Merrimac
A hilly ride from Middleton to the Wisconsin River, via the town of Lodi and the free ferry across Lake Wisconsin. Includes Lodi-Springfield road, described by the Bombay Bicycle Club as "One of the truly classic bicycling roads in the region."
Saturday, May 29, 20108:00 AM100 milesGeorgetown College, 400 East College Street, Georgetown KYGeorge Pastorino 708-903-8700 Horsey Hundred 2010
The Horsey Hundred is simply the most beautiful ride in the Midwest. You have wonderfully warm spring weather in KY. to go along with nicely rolling hills and the magical splendor of the The Kentucky Horse Farms. This is a ride where you have to stop your bike just to gaze at the awesome beauty. Club miles will be given for this ride. Registration is open at: http://www.active.com/cycling/georgetown-ky/horsey-hundred-2010
Saturday, May 29, 201010:00 AM35 Miles, 13-15 MPHResidence Inn, Middleton, WisconsinLarry Gitchell (708) 421-0120 (C), (708) 409-0105 (H) Java Cat
Ride to the East side of Madison for Gelato at the Java Cat Coffee shop. Route includes streets, paved paths, and the beautiful views across Lake Monona. Probable bike shop stops along the way.
Sunday, May 30, 20108:00 AM75 milesGeorgetown College, 400 East College Street, Georgetown KYGeorge Pastorino 708-903-8700 Horsey Hundred 2010
The Horsey Hundred is simply the most beautiful ride in the Midwest. You have wonderfully warm spring weather in KY. to go along with nicely rolling hills and the magical splendor of the The Kentucky Horse Farms. This is a ride where you have to stop your bike just to gaze at the awesome beauty. Club miles will be given for this ride. Registration is open at: http://www.active.com/cycling/georgetown-ky/horsey-hundred-2010
Sunday, May 30, 20109:00 AM40 Miles, 13-15 MPHResidence Inn, Middleton, WisconsinLarry Gitchell (708) 421-0120 (C), (708) 409-0105 (H) It's Only Waunakee
Ride to the only Waunakee in the world. Rest stop at Main Street Cafe in Waunakee, lunch at Monty's Blue Plate Diner in Madison. More bike shops stops along the way.
Monday, May 31, 20109:00 AM35 Miles, 13-15 MPHResidence Inn, Middleton, WisconsinLarry Gitchell (708) 421-0120 (C), (708) 409-0105 (H) Bratfest & Beyond
Ride to the world's largest BratWurst Festival on roads and paved paths. Still more bike shops (will we ever run out?)
Sunday, June 06, 20109:00 AM~14 miles moderate paceSaw Wee Kee Park - Oswego, IL Chuck Gentile 708-289-3988 & George Pastorino 708-903-8700 Chuck and George present Saw Wee Kee Park
Palos could be considered the preferred child of the Chicago area trail systems. It gets the most attention and is the one people will most likely talk about. By comparison, Saw Wee Kee is more like the wild child. The terrain seems a bit more untamed, and throws more at you per mile that its big brother. While the roughly 7 miles of trail might seem small compared to what Palos offers, you will find that you'll work a lot harder to cover that distance than you would at Palos. Having 2 ride leaders here will will be a real asset here. Pussanee will assist as needed. This ride is for intermediate and advanced riders.
Wednesday, June 09, 20109:00 AM11 - 14 mph 25 - 30 milesYork Woods parking lot York and Harger Roads.Mary Jo Bolan Ride to Freddies for Gelatto
Ride on roads and paved paths to Freddies in Cicero for a gelatto or other snack, or bring your own.
Saturday, June 12, 20106:30 AM106 miles @ 13 to 15 mphScott Community College Bettendorf, IowaBetty Bond 630-881-1177 TOMRV
Riding on lightly traveled roads our route will be varied and scenic to Clarke College in Dubuque, Iowa.
Sunday, June 13, 20107:30 AM90 miles @ 13 to 15 mphClarke College Dubuque, IowaBetty Bond 630-881-1177 TOMRV
We will return using a different route to Bettendorf, Iowa.
Saturday, June 26, 20109:00 AM~3 hours moderate pacePastorino Home 7551 Blazer Justice IL. 60458George Pastorino 708-903-8700 MTB ride/Pool Party/BBQ
Come join us for a scenic ride through The Palos Forest Preserve. We have radios so no one will get lost or dropped. Mountain Bike required. You do not need to be an expert to do this ride, but there are advanced sections for experienced riders. The ride will have beginner, moderate, and advanced loops led by various ride leaders.We have 3 MTB bikes to loan to Club members, 2 large and 1 small...please e-mail me if you would like to reserve one...first come basis. Also Club Sponsor Cycle n Sports has several bikes to loan to club members at no cost, please contact Dawayne at 708-360-0440 to reserve one. Route is a mix of dirt double track and single track. We will get all riders some single track time. We will BBQ some hotdogs at our house after the ride, We will have Veggie Dogs and Kosher Dogs for those with Dietary restrictions, followed by a cool off swim in the Pastorino pool--swim suit required! Find out how nice it is to ride without cars flying by.
Sunday, July 11, 201010:30 AM~20 to 25 miles ~4+ hours moderate pace Fort Custer State Recreation Area - Augusta, MIChuck Gentile 708-289-3988 George Pastorino 708-903-8700 Chuck and George storm Fort Custer
This trail is worth the road trip. It contains multiple loops which add up to approximately 20 miles of single-track with stream crossings, log piles, drops, berms, steep downhills and sandy spots. The Trail starts off with a twisted section of singletrack and snakes back and forth in a six foot gully. The gully gives you the effect of "surfing" your bike as you ride up and down its banked sides (keep your speed up and climb the banks!). The trails also have some great climbs worth tackling. Much of the riding is in the same class as Palos and Kettle Moraine.You'll enjoy Granny's Garden with its rocky downhills, and a fast run on The Freeway, which ends at the downhill run called The Chute. Suitable for intermediate and advanced riders.
Saturday, July 24, 20109:00 AM~ 30 miles moderate pace ~4-5 hoursBrown County State Park, Nashville IndianaGeorge Pastorino 708-903-8700 & Chuck Gentile 708-289-3988 George & Chuck's Brown County Blast
Come and join George and Chuck's Brown County Blast. The Mountain Bike trails here are among the finest we have ever ridden, 30 miles of twisty, hilly, narrow single-track. It really feels as if you are riding in an I.M.B.A. Calender. Although they do have beginner trails, my opinion is that this area is best for intermediate level and above. More info in e-mail. This is Mountain Bike Heaven.
Sunday, July 25, 20106:00 AMAbout 66 miles / VariesRAGBRAI XXXVIII Sam Gunda 630-802-6448, Ride day 630-8026448 RAGBRAI, JULY 25-31, 2010
The Register,s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, is an annual seven-day bicycle ride across the state. Heading into its 38th year, RAGBRAI is the oldest, largest and longest bicycle touring event in the world
Sunday, July 25, 20109:00 AM~ 30 miles moderate pace ~4-5 hoursBrown County State Park, Nashville IndianaGeorge Pastorino 708-903-8700 & Chuck Gentile 708-289-3988 George and Chuck's Brown County Blast.
Come and join George and Chuck's Brown County Blast. The Mountain Bike trails here are among the finest we have ever ridden, 30 miles of twisty, hilly, narrow single-track. It really feels as if you are riding in an I.M.B.A. Calender. Although they do have beginner trails, my opinion is that this area is best for intermediate level and above. More info in e-mail. This is Mountain Bike Heaven.
Monday, July 26, 20106:00 AMAbout 66 miles / VariesRAGBRAI XXXVIII Sam Gunda 630-802-6448, Ride day 630-8026448 RAGBRAI, JULY 25-31, 2010
The Register,s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, is an annual seven-day bicycle ride across the state. Heading into its 38th year, RAGBRAI is the oldest, largest and longest bicycle touring event in the world
Tuesday, July 27, 20106:00 AMAbout 66 miles / VariesRAGBRAI XXXVIII Sam Gunda 630-802-6448, Ride day 630-8026448 RAGBRAI, JULY 25-31, 2010
The Register,s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, is an annual seven-day bicycle ride across the state. Heading into its 38th year, RAGBRAI is the oldest, largest and longest bicycle touring event in the world
Wednesday, July 28, 20106:00 AMAbout 66 miles / VariesRAGBRAI XXXVIII Sam Gunda 630-802-6448, Ride day 630-8026448 RAGBRAI, JULY 25-31, 2010
The Register,s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, is an annual seven-day bicycle ride across the state. Heading into its 38th year, RAGBRAI is the oldest, largest and longest bicycle touring event in the world
Thursday, July 29, 20106:00 AMAbout 66 miles / VariesRAGBRAI XXXVIII Sam Gunda 630-802-6448, Ride day 630-8026448 RAGBRAI, JULY 25-31, 2010
The Register,s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, is an annual seven-day bicycle ride across the state. Heading into its 38th year, RAGBRAI is the oldest, largest and longest bicycle touring event in the world
Friday, July 30, 20106:00 AMAbout 66 miles / VariesRAGBRAI XXXVIII Sam Gunda 630-802-6448, Ride day 630-8026448 RAGBRAI, JULY 25-31, 2010
The Register,s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, is an annual seven-day bicycle ride across the state. Heading into its 38th year, RAGBRAI is the oldest, largest and longest bicycle touring event in the world
Saturday, July 31, 20106:00 AMAbout 66 miles / VariesRAGBRAI XXXVIII Sam Gunda 630-802-6448, Ride day 630-8026448 RAGBRAI, JULY 25-31, 2010
The Register,s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, is an annual seven-day bicycle ride across the state. Heading into its 38th year, RAGBRAI is the oldest, largest and longest bicycle touring event in the world
Saturday, July 31, 20109:00 AM~3 hours moderate pacePastorino Home 7551 Blazer Justice IL. 60458George Pastorino 708-903-8700 MTB ride/Pool Party/BBQ
Come join us for a scenic ride through The Palos Forest Preserve. We have radios so no one will get lost or dropped. Mountain Bike required. You do not need to be an expert to do this ride, but there are advanced sections for experienced riders. The ride will have beginner, moderate, and advanced loops led by various ride leaders.We have 3 MTB bikes to loan to Club members, 2 large and 1 small...please e-mail me if you would like to reserve one...first come basis. Also Club Sponsor Cycle n Sports has several bikes to loan to club members at no cost, please contact Dawayne at 708-360-0440 to reserve one. Route is a mix of dirt double track and single track. We will get all riders some single track time. We will BBQ some hotdogs at our house after the ride, We will have Veggie Dogs and Kosher Dogs for those with Dietary restrictions, followed by a cool off swim in the Pastorino pool--swim suit required! Find out how nice it is to ride without cars flying by.
Saturday, August 07, 2010TBD25, 50, or 100 mi at your pace.Middleton, WIPetra 331.642.0625 Granfondo - Middleton, WI
Let's make this an EBC Team Event. See: http://www.centurioncycling.com/ for details. Other details to follow later.
Sunday, August 08, 2010TBD25, 50, or 100 mi at your pace.Middleton, WIPetra 331.642.0625 Granfondo - Middleton, WI
This is the second day of an EBC Team Event. See: http://www.centurioncycling.com/ for details. Other details to follow later.
Wednesday, August 18, 20109:00 AM45 - 50 miles 11 - 15 mphElmhurst DepotMary Jo Bolan 630 887 9652 Ride the Lakefront
Ride to the lakefront using side streets as possible. Access the lakefront path at Wilson Ave. Lunch at Millenium Park (bring your own) while orchestra is rehearsing for the evening concert. Continue riding south to 63rd. Return to Harlem Ave., Oak Park via the Lake street "L". Bike to Elmhurst.
Saturday, August 28, 20109:00 AM~3 hours moderate pacePastorino Home 7551 Blazer Justice IL. 60458George Pastorino 708-903-8700 MTB ride/Pool Party/BBQ
Come join us for a scenic ride through The Palos Forest Preserve. We have radios so no one will get lost or dropped. Mountain Bike required. You do not need to be an expert to do this ride, but there are advanced sections for experienced riders. The ride will have beginner, moderate, and advanced loops led by various ride leaders.We have 3 MTB bikes to loan to Club members, 2 large and 1 small...please e-mail me if you would like to reserve one...first come basis. Also Club Sponsor Cycle n Sports has several bikes to loan to club members at no cost, please contact Dawayne at 708-360-0440 to reserve one. Route is a mix of dirt double track and single track. We will get all riders some single track time. We will BBQ some hotdogs at our house after the ride, We will have Veggie Dogs and Kosher Dogs for those with Dietary restrictions, followed by a cool off swim in the Pastorino pool--swim suit required! Find out how nice it is to ride without cars flying by.
Sunday, August 29, 20106:10 AM124 miles, 16-18 computer avg.Coal City High School 655 W Division St, Coal City, ILChuck Gentile 708-289-3988 & George Pastorino 708-903-8700 Bike Psycho's 124 mile Invitational
Have you been stuck at 100 miles as your maximum daily ride limit? Do you want some help pushing past that? Well, come on out and join Chuck and George on Aug. 29th and get your double metric Century in the books! We will keep a moderate pace that will allow you to finish this distance with a 16 to 18 computer avg. Enjoy one of the best Invitationals in the Chicago Area. This is one of the few to offer a 124 mile route. Best Rest Stops, very scenic route on low traffic country roads along The Illinois River with a fair amount of hills to add to your riding pleasure. Frequent sag vehicles checking for riders needing assistance. Excellent, easy-to-follow route markings Early start to beat the heat. Meet at registration lot at 6:10am to get ready for 6:30 start. I-55 south Exit I-55 at #236, Coal City/Kankakee Take Route 113 west - 4 miles
Saturday, September 11, 201010:00 AM24 miles moderate ~3 + hoursImagination Glen Park , Portage, IndianaChuck Gentile 708-289-3988 & George Pastorino 708-903-8700 Chuck and George use their Imagination again
Imagination Glen (The Dark Side) MTB biking This ride is for Intermediate to Advanced skill level. Having 2 ride leaders here will be helpful. It is about 8 miles of single-track. The trails are all are tight and twisty. The trail on the far side of the river (reached by crossing the railroad tracks) is known as The dark Side.... with challenging turns, logs, roots, jumps, and plenty of ups and downs. We will do 3 loops of this section, you can easily bail after 1 or 2 loops From I-94 take 249 South (at Exit 19 for Portage) through US 20 intersection. Turn left (continuing south) onto Chrisman Ave. immediately past the Old Porter Rd. intersection. Continue south on Crisman Ave. until it ends at Portage Ave. Turn left onto Portage Ave. and follow it until it ends at McCool Rd. Imagination Glen Park is at the intersection of Portage Ave. and McCool Rd
Saturday, October 23, 201010:00 AM~20 to 25 miles ~4+ hours moderate pace Fort Custer State Recreation Area - Augusta, MI Chuck Gentile 708-289-3988 George Pastorino 708-903-8700 Chuck and George Storm Fort Custer 2
This trail is worth the road trip. It contains multiple loops which add up to approximately 20 miles of single-track with stream crossings, log piles, drops, berms, steep downhills and sandy spots. The Trail starts off with a twisted section of singletrack and snakes back and forth in a six foot gully. The gully gives you the effect of "surfing" your bike as you ride up and down its banked sides (keep your speed up and climb the banks!). The trails also have some great climbs worth tackling. Much of the riding is in the same class as Palos and Kettle Moraine.You'll enjoy Granny's Garden with its rocky downhills, and a fast run on The Freeway, which ends at the downhill run called The Chute. Suitable for intermediate and advanced riders.