Elmhurst Bicycle Club
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Saturday, August 01, 20097:30 AM11-13mph 25-45 miMather ParkJanet K 630-964-5126 Plainfield Ride
Join Janet K. for a Plainfield Ride
Saturday, August 01, 20099:00 AM35 mi +/- 11 - 15 mphElmhurst DepotPetra Hofmann 630.418.4337 and Baltimore Ortega Little Village and Mi Tierra
Ride to Little Village and lunch at Mi Tierra.
Saturday, August 01, 20099:00 AM65 miles, 16-18 mphWaterford Precision Cycles 816 W. Bakke Ave. Waterford, WI 53185Steve Josephs, 630-235-9841 Waterford Factory Ride #3
We'll ride with the Wheeling Wheelmen on a whimsical ride to a through the Geneva Lakes area. Factory tours from 8-8:30am. The ride starts at 9:00 sharp.
Monday, August 03, 20096:30 PM25 - 28 Miles 13-15 MPHSpring Creek Reservoir, BloomingdaleLarry Gitchell (708) 421-0120 (C), (708) 409-0105 (H) Monday Night Coldstone Ride
The Monday Night Ride wraps up its visit to Bloomingdale with the traditional ride to Coldstone for ice cream. Spring Creek Reservoir is on the north side of Lake Street (Route 20), 1.2 miles west of I-355. Rides will be on pavement, with a mid-ride break.
Thursday, August 06, 20098:00 AMVariableBayfield, WIPetra Hofmann 630.418.4337 Ride the Wind of the Apostles
Cycle 'round Bayfield and Madeline Island, WI Leave on Thursday 8/6 - returning Sun 8/9 Will Tour Madeline Island, Bayfield, Washburn, Ashland, and the Mountainous Rt. 2 around the Bayfield Peninsula. Friday night at Big Top Chautauqua to hear Joan Baez.
Thursday, August 13, 20098:00 AM60 Miles @ 10 - 13 MPHRingier/Bond Residence 1141 S. Fairview LombardJerry Ringier/Dick Diebold 630-932-0271 Cell 630-881-1177 One Day Sleep Over Tour
Self-Contained touring ride to Twin Lakes, Wi. Camping and dinner in Twin Lakes and breakfast at the Famous Manny's Cafe (home of the platter sized pancakes). This is a good time for those who have never toured and would like to give it a try. Only one night on the ground.
Friday, August 14, 20098:00 AM60 Miles, 10-13 MPHManny's Restaurant in Twin Lakes, Wi.Dick Diebold & Jerry Ringier 630-932-0271 cell 630-881-1177 Touring Home from Twin Lakes
After our wonderful night of camping and our huge breakfast we will ride back to the Ringier/Bond home in Lombard, Il.
Saturday, August 15, 20098:00 AM50 mi. 11 - 15 mphElmhurst DepotPetra Hofmann 630.418.4337 Ride to and Tour of Graceland Cemetary
Tour of Graceland. BTW, Elvis died on Aug 16, 1977. Lunch either brown bag or wait and visit The Handlebar Grill.
Saturday, August 22, 20098:00 AM40 mi +/- 11 - 15 mphElmhurst DepotPetra Hofmann 630.418.4337 Ride to Canaryville and the Stock Yards
Ride thru Canaryville thence to Union Stock Yard Gate Memorial with lunch at the legendary Ramova Grill.
Sunday, August 23, 20096:30 AM124 miles, 17 - 19 avgCoal City High School 655 W Division St, Coal City, IL.George Pastorino 708-903-8700 Bike Psycho's 124 mile Invitational
Come on out and 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 along The Illinois River with a fair amount of hills to add to your riding pleasure. Early start to beat the heat. Meet at registration lot at 6:10 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, August 29, 20097:30 AM11-13mph 25-45 miMather ParkJanet K 630-964-5126 Plainfield Ride
Join Janet K. for a Plainfield Ride
Saturday, August 29, 20098:00 AM50 mi. 11 - 15 mphElmhurst DepotPetra Hofmann 630.418.4337 Take a trip to Osaka
Ride to Jackson Park and tour the Osaka Japanese Gardens. Eat at a local Hyde Park eatery.
Saturday, August 29, 20099:00 AM~3 hours moderate pacePastorino Home 7551 Blazer Justice IL. 60458George Pastorino MTB ride/ Pool Party
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 lead by Baltimore, Pussanee or myself. We have 3 loaner MTB bikes for members to use...1 small and 2 large. E-mail me if you want to reserve one. Club Sponsor Dawayne over at Cycle-N-Sports (361-0440) also has a couple of free loaners for use on these rides. Route is mainly dirt doubletrack with singletrack options for those interested, plus a bit of paved trail and road. 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. Oh, did I mention beer ???
Saturday, September 26, 20098:00 AM11-13mph 25-45 miMather ParkJanet K 630-964-5126 Plainfield Ride
Join Janet K. for a Plainfield Ride
Sunday, September 27, 20097:00 a.m.100 miles, 11-14 mphThree Oaks, MichiganJ.A. Sebastian 708-704-2300 Apple Cider Century
See www.applecidercentury.com. Join the EBC members for rolling hills in Three Oaks, Michigan, for the Apple Cider Century. On Sunday morning, it's an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast then rides of various lengths. Maybe the century? On Saturday, you can tour the wine country in and around Three Oaks, Michigan, which is only 60 miles from Chicago, with hotel options, camping on Saturday night in Three Oaks(free)or the Warrens Dunes State Park, which is just down the road.
Sunday, September 27, 200911:00 AM~45 miles leisurely paceRock Run Park in JolietGeorge Pastorino 708-903-8700 Morris Corn Fest via I & M Trail
Morris Corn Fest Parade via I & M Trail. Come and join George and Pussanee on a leisurely ride down the I & M Canal Trail to The Morris Corn Fest Parade. The Morris Corn Fest is a great event, tons of good food, a great parade down main street and really great buttered Sweetcorn! We will plan to arrive in Morris around 2pm and stay for about 90 minutes to eat and watch the Parade. Cross, Hybrid or mountain bike. Bring a cable and lock. Take 55s to 80e to Empress/Humbolt Rd and go .25 mile south to Rock Run Park I & M Trail access
Saturday, October 24, 20099:00 AM50 miles 14 to 16mphEllettsville, IndianaGeorge Pastorino 42nd Annual Hilly Hundred - Saturday
The Hilly Hundred is a great 2 day ride run by CIBA. It is 50 miles each day, has bands playing at the rest stop..which serve fried chicken for lunch! The course is through beautiful Brown County with a great view of fall colors. This is a fun ride! Pussanee and I have done it 4 times and just love it.
Sunday, October 25, 20099:00 AM50 miles 14 to 16mphEllettsville, IndianaGeorge Pastorino 708-903-8700 42nd Annual Hilly Hundred - Sunday
The Hilly Hundred is a great 2 day ride run by CIBA. It is 50 miles each day, has bands playing at the rest stop..which serve fried chicken for lunch! The course is through beautiful Brown County with a great view of fall colors. This is a fun ride! Pussanee and I have done it 4 times and just love it.
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Where there is not a miles per hour to describe the pace of a ride, please use the following as a guide:
8-10 = very slow  Tiny bike graphic.  10-12 = slow  Tiny bike graphic.  12-14 = moderate  Tiny bike graphic.  14-16 = medium  Tiny bike graphic.  16-18 = fast  Tiny bike graphic.  18-20+ = very fast
 

The time of the event shown in the calendar above is the actual departure time. Please allow time for bicycle assembly and inspection, filling of water bottles, inflating tires, etc. prior to departure. The advertised pace will be at the discretion of the ride leader to allow for resistance to the wind and terrain. The pace is considered to be the maximum speed attained on a level road without appreciable headwind or tailwind. Please select the ride that best fits your ability. Know for yourself whether you are comfortable to sustain the pace and finish the advertised distance.

Riders must wear helmets on every ride.
Illinois Vehicle Code prohibits the use of headphones while bicycling and headphones are not allowed on EBC rides.

Elmhurst Bicycle Club Release and Liability Waiver

For liability protection and insurance purposes, it is the policy of the Elmhurst Bicycle Club ("EBC") to require all of its members to sign the Release and Liability Waiver which is a part of the EBC Membership Application. Guests of the EBC (which term includes all non-members of EBC) who wish to participate in any EBC bicycle ride must sign the equivalent release and liability waiver contained on the EBC Ride Sheet before the ride starts. Any guest refusing to sign the release and liability waiver may not participate in the ride. Should the ride continue, however, with the participation of the non-signing guest, the ride will no longer be considered to be an EBC sponsored or sanctioned ride.