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Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no-drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).It‘s a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville. Lots of nice climbs and downhills. We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start. Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there. Rain cancels the ride.

*** We ride to Elmhurst for the annual Ride-of-Silence. Riders will be signing up for the ROS as well in Elmhurst. Mileage will be total mileage minus R.O.S. miles. *** Come join our highly-social, evening, trail ride that has been a Spring, Summer and Fall tradition since August, 2015, always rolling at the speed-of-fun. :-) We ride as a team and enthusiastically encourage communication, conversation and laughter - as long as riders prescribe to safe practices such as: communicating about obstacles and maintaining gaps that are appropriate for the speed, terrain and weather conditions. Your bike must have headlights and tail lights. Avoid using retina-burning, overly-bright and strobing lights since we ride trails as a pack and are usually separated from car and truck traffic. We try to courteously douse headlights when passing pedestrians and fellow riders as we ride into growing darkness. History has shown that this ride can be done with most any kind of bike, but sometimes conditions can make it tough for narrower tires. You be the judge. No rider will ever be left behind. We have several bona fide EBC Ride Leaders attending this ride for extra safety. ...But you must make sure that your bike is ready and you are in athletic condition for this distance and pace. Note that 10-12 mph on a trail may take the same effort as 13-16 mph on a road; ...and riding a heavy, fat or mountain bike requires yet additional effort. Our routes vary from one week to the next. Look for route information on our e-mail list server each week before the ride. Let‘s rock!

EBC will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways in a Silent Ride. http://www.rideofsilence.org/main.php https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ride_of_Silence 6:45 gather and picture. 7 pm Ride start in area on First Street in front of Elmhurst Police Station. We will be inviting local Elmhurst officials and the police/fire departments to join us. After the ride we will gather at a local establishment for refreshments. Reach out to me if any questions. Rain Date: Saturday, May 24 10 AM

I am looking for more regular riders to join me. This is a cool route. We will head to Bloomingdale, with plenty of interesting roads and paved connectors. Continuing our exploration ... We will stop for 15 mins at Ewa‘s Polish Deli https://maps.app.goo.gl/kUPiuTJ3phzSiRmF9 southwest of Lake and Fairfield Way Here is the route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/224871254 Be There, Aloha! Jeff W

The regular ride to Plainfield with a quick break at Commissioner‘s on the way out with sprint options on the return and a full break at Settler‘s Park in Plainfield; washrooms & water available, bring your own snacks, no stop at Krema.

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no-drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).It‘s a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville. Lots of nice climbs and downhills. We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start. Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there. Rain cancels the ride.

I will lead a bike ride thru a wide variety of Chicago suburbs. Come out with a sense of adventure! Updates to follow shortly before the ride. Ride on; Jeff W

MUST BE A MEMBER OF Bombay Bicycle Club and sign up for the BCETS Hill Training Program here to participate: https://bombaybicycle.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=721540&module_id=342926 https://bombaybicycle.org https://bombaybicycle.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=721540&module_id=342926 A 15 week series of early season training rides preparing riders for hilly endurance events such as The Horribly Hilly Hundreds in June, Ride Across Wisconsin, IRONMAN Wisconsin or Dairyland Dare. It is also excellent training if you just want to improve your climbing skills, endurance and overall fitness. RIDE DETAILS VIA BOMBAY BICYCLE CLUB WEBSITE FOR THIS SPECIFIC RIDE: Note the 8 am start! Please be ready 15 minutes before the start time for the pre ride briefing. Start: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8M45hqdbgftwWhUTA Route Status: Not yet scouted There is a supported rest stop with food/drinks at Fireman‘s Park. The ride goes through the beautiful rural scenery around Columbus, WI. The route is a clover leaf design providing options to refuel or finish in Fireman‘s Park at mi 37 or 75. Distances/Elevations: Loop 1 .................. 37 mi ,1300 ft Loop 1+2 ............ 72 mi, 2500 ft Loop 1+2+3 ....... 106 mi, 3800 ft

The Horsey Hundred is the great cycling event through the Rolling hills of Kentucky and the signature event of the Bluegrass Cycling Club. Saturday routes are 27,44,67,80 or 102 Miles. Sun routes are 21,31,56 or 76 Miles. Optional Friday routes are available. Rest stop snacks, post ride meal Saturday, light post ride meal Sunday, SAG support, Bike Expo, Entertainment. Registration is required with the Bluegrass Cycling club at: https://www.bikereg.com/horsey-hundred Check out the event details at: https://horseyhundred.com/ Discounted Fee Deadline: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 12:01 AM ET. Online Registration Deadline: Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 9:15 AM ET. No onsite registration - only online

The Horsey Hundred is the great cycling event through the Rolling hills of Kentucky and the signature event of the Bluegrass Cycling Club. Sun routes are 21,31,56 or 76 Miles. Optional Friday routes are available. Rest stop snacks, post ride meal Saturday, light post ride meal Sunday, SAG support, Bike Expo, Entertainment. Registration is required with the Bluegrass Cycling club at: https://www.bikereg.com/horsey-hundred Check out the event details at: https://horseyhundred.com/ Discounted Fee Deadline: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 12:01 AM ET. Online Registration Deadline: Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 9:15 AM ET. No onsite registration - only online

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no-drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).It‘s a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville. Lots of nice climbs and downhills. We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start. Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there. Rain cancels the ride.

Please join me in the Elmhurst Memorial Day Parade. This year we will meet in Lombard and ride over to the parade start. We will ride past the Elmhurst Library meeting spot (south of the tracks, north of the library) to pick up local Elmhurst riders. Then ride over to the parade line up start. 2 people will be needed to carry the banner, others are free to ride their bikes in circle 8 formation along the route. Afterwards we will ride back to the start. Family and friends are invited to join us! Please RSVP so I will know who will be joining us

Join us for a 25-30 mile Road Ride ride at 14-16+ MPH with a few sprints. The route will be announced on the list server the day before the ride. Return will be after dark - Bright Front & Rear lights are required! Bright clothing is recommended. Rain Will Cancel - Check the list server!

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no-drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).It‘s a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville. Lots of nice climbs and downhills. We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start. Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there. Rain cancels the ride.

I will lead a bike ride thru a wide variety of Chicago suburbs. Come out with a sense of adventure! Updates to follow shortly before the ride. Ride on; Jeff W

*** Look here for specific details on this week‘s Hustle. *** Come join our highly-social, evening, trail ride that has been a Spring, Summer and Fall tradition since August, 2015, always rolling at the speed-of-fun. :-) We ride as a team and enthusiastically encourage communication, conversation and laughter - as long as riders prescribe to safe practices such as: communicating about obstacles and maintaining gaps that are appropriate for the speed, terrain and weather conditions. Your bike must have headlights and tail lights. Avoid using retina-burning, overly-bright and strobing lights since we ride trails as a pack and are usually separated from car and truck traffic. We try to courteously douse headlights when passing pedestrians and fellow riders as we ride into growing darkness. History has shown that this ride can be done with most any kind of bike, but sometimes conditions can make it tough for narrower tires. You be the judge. No rider will ever be left behind. We have several bona fide EBC Ride Leaders attending this ride for extra safety. ...But you must make sure that your bike is ready and you are in athletic condition for this distance and pace. Note that 10-12 mph on a trail may take the same effort as 13-16 mph on a road; ...and riding a heavy, fat or mountain bike requires yet additional effort. Our routes vary from one week to the next. Look for route information on our e-mail list server each week before the ride. Let‘s rock!

I will lead a bike ride thru a wide variety of Chicago suburbs. Come out with a sense of adventure! Updates to follow shortly before the ride. Ride on; Jeff W

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no-drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).It‘s a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville. Lots of nice climbs and downhills. We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start. Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there. Rain cancels the ride.

Must be member of Randonneurs USA and sign up via Driftless Randonneurs website. Details below via Driftless Randonneurs website: "The first ever flèche in the Driftless! Here’s your opportunity to be a route designer! The flèche is a team event made up of no fewer than 3 but no more than 5 bikes (note that a tandem counts as a single bike) with at least 3 finishers from the team in order to get credit. A brief overview of the rules: Teams ride for 24 hours. Each team must ride a minimum of 360 km with no more than 2 hours stopped in a single location. Teams develop their own route which arrives at the designated finish location no later than 24 hours after the official brevet start. A minimum of 25 km must be ridden in the last two hours of the event. Teams must present documentation (receipt, time stamped photo showing the location) as proof they rode at least 25 km in the last two hours. Complete rules are here: https://rusa.org/pages/flecherules Our finish location is Vintage Brewing, 600 Water St, Sauk City. Of course we’ll have a post ride celebration at Vintage Brewing to talk about our rides and how great we are! We’ll meet for breakfast on Sunday at the Spring Green General Store, 137 South Albany St, Spring Green. We’ll work out a time later. Note that the General Store is roughly a 25 minute drive from Sauk City. Teams should identify a team captain who will be responsible for providing proof of passage for the team. Each team must develop its own route. Traditionally, a flèche route is point-to-point but loop routes are also acceptable if desired to simplify logistics. Routes must be submitted to RBA, Greg Smith, no later than 30 days prior to the event – no exceptions!

I will lead a bike ride thru a wide variety of Chicago suburbs. Come out with a sense of adventure! Updates to follow shortly before the ride. Ride on; Jeff W

Must be member of Randonneurs USA and sign up via Driftless Randonneurs website. Details below via Driftless Randonneurs website: "The first ever flèche in the Driftless! Here’s your opportunity to be a route designer! The flèche is a team event made up of no fewer than 3 but no more than 5 bikes (note that a tandem counts as a single bike) with at least 3 finishers from the team in order to get credit. A brief overview of the rules: Teams ride for 24 hours. Each team must ride a minimum of 360 km with no more than 2 hours stopped in a single location. Teams develop their own route which arrives at the designated finish location no later than 24 hours after the official brevet start. A minimum of 25 km must be ridden in the last two hours of the event. Teams must present documentation (receipt, time stamped photo showing the location) as proof they rode at least 25 km in the last two hours. Complete rules are here: https://rusa.org/pages/flecherules Our finish location is Vintage Brewing, 600 Water St, Sauk City. Of course we’ll have a post ride celebration at Vintage Brewing to talk about our rides and how great we are! We’ll meet for breakfast on Sunday at the Spring Green General Store, 137 South Albany St, Spring Green. We’ll work out a time later. Note that the General Store is roughly a 25 minute drive from Sauk City. Teams should identify a team captain who will be responsible for providing proof of passage for the team. Each team must develop its own route. Traditionally, a flèche route is point-to-point but loop routes are also acceptable if desired to simplify logistics. Routes must be submitted to RBA, Greg Smith, no later than 30 days prior to the event – no exceptions!

The Arlington Heights Bicycle Club is excited to host the Arlington 500 on Sunday June 1, 2025 in Lake Zurich, IL. The Ride The Arlington 500 is a recreational bike ride on scenic roads in Lake County. The cumulative routes are 19.5, 40.7, 65.5, 87.0, and 100.7 miles. The routes are marked and designated with colors on the route markers. Included with registration are downloadable GPS routes and/or cue sheets. This is a supported ride and with provided food and beverages at the rest stop. On-site restrooms are available at the registration / rest stop. The terrain is mostly level with some moderate hills. A little something for everyone! REGISTRATION https://www.bikereg.com/arlington-500 Lake Zurich High School, 300 Church Street, Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047 Check-in Time on June 1, 2025 Starts at 6:30 a.m. for all riders Closes at 7:30 a.m. for 100-mile riders Closes at 8:00 a.m. for 87-mile riders Closes at 10:00 a.m. for 19-, 41-, and 65-mile riders

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no-drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).It‘s a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville. Lots of nice climbs and downhills. We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start. Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there. Rain cancels the ride.

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no-drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).It‘s a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville. Lots of nice climbs and downhills. We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start. Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there. Rain cancels the ride.

*** Look here for specific details on this week‘s Hustle. *** Come join our highly-social, evening, trail ride that has been a Spring, Summer and Fall tradition since August, 2015, always rolling at the speed-of-fun. :-) We ride as a team and enthusiastically encourage communication, conversation and laughter - as long as riders prescribe to safe practices such as: communicating about obstacles and maintaining gaps that are appropriate for the speed, terrain and weather conditions. Your bike must have headlights and tail lights. Avoid using retina-burning, overly-bright and strobing lights since we ride trails as a pack and are usually separated from car and truck traffic. We try to courteously douse headlights when passing pedestrians and fellow riders as we ride into growing darkness. History has shown that this ride can be done with most any kind of bike, but sometimes conditions can make it tough for narrower tires. You be the judge. No rider will ever be left behind. We have several bona fide EBC Ride Leaders attending this ride for extra safety. ...But you must make sure that your bike is ready and you are in athletic condition for this distance and pace. Note that 10-12 mph on a trail may take the same effort as 13-16 mph on a road; ...and riding a heavy, fat or mountain bike requires yet additional effort. Our routes vary from one week to the next. Look for route information on our e-mail list server each week before the ride. Let‘s rock!

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no-drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).It‘s a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville. Lots of nice climbs and downhills. We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start. Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there. Rain cancels the ride.

Come ride an Audax Club Parisien (ACP) Brevet homologated by France with the Driftless Randonneurs. Must be a member of Randonneurs USA and also sign up via Drifless Randonneurs. Details about each event: https://driftlessrandos.org/events/ Join Randonneurs USA here: https://rusa.org/pages/memberservices Meet in the back parking lot of the Ramada Inn, be ready to go 15 minutes before start time for announcements. Reflective gear and both front and rear lights required.

Goat Yoga first at Blue Sky Farm. Must register on their website at Blue Sky Farm for exact date and 11:00 session. https://blueskyfarmgoatyoga.com/ $40 limited so sign up soon or go on waitlist. Open to public just not EBC . Limited to 20. Hike to follow about 12:30 at Bliss Preserve.

Come ride an Audax Club Parisien (ACP) Brevet homologated by France with the Driftless Randonneurs. Must be a member of Randonneurs USA and also sign up via Drifless Randonneurs. Details about each event: https://driftlessrandos.org/events/ Join Randonneurs USA here: https://rusa.org/pages/memberservices Meet in the back parking lot of the Ramada Inn, be ready to go 15 minutes before start time for announcements. Reflective gear and both front and rear lights required.

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no-drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).It‘s a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville. Lots of nice climbs and downhills. We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start. Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there. Rain cancels the ride.

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no-drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).It‘s a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville. Lots of nice climbs and downhills. We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start. Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there. Rain cancels the ride.

*** Look here for specific details on this week‘s Hustle. *** Come join our highly-social, evening, trail ride that has been a Spring, Summer and Fall tradition since August, 2015, always rolling at the speed-of-fun. :-) We ride as a team and enthusiastically encourage communication, conversation and laughter - as long as riders prescribe to safe practices such as: communicating about obstacles and maintaining gaps that are appropriate for the speed, terrain and weather conditions. Your bike must have headlights and tail lights. Avoid using retina-burning, overly-bright and strobing lights since we ride trails as a pack and are usually separated from car and truck traffic. We try to courteously douse headlights when passing pedestrians and fellow riders as we ride into growing darkness. History has shown that this ride can be done with most any kind of bike, but sometimes conditions can make it tough for narrower tires. You be the judge. No rider will ever be left behind. We have several bona fide EBC Ride Leaders attending this ride for extra safety. ...But you must make sure that your bike is ready and you are in athletic condition for this distance and pace. Note that 10-12 mph on a trail may take the same effort as 13-16 mph on a road; ...and riding a heavy, fat or mountain bike requires yet additional effort. Our routes vary from one week to the next. Look for route information on our e-mail list server each week before the ride. Let‘s rock!

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no-drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).It‘s a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville. Lots of nice climbs and downhills. We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start. Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there. Rain cancels the ride.

Horribly Hilly Hundreds! From the event website:
"Three routes, two county tours, one result: a painfully fun, must-do biking experience destined to find its way onto your June calendar for years to come.


2025 marks the 22nd Horribly Hilly Hundreds. Commonly referred to as the "Suffer fest of the Year" and "The Toughest One-Day Challenge Ride in the Midwest" is not to be missed by serious riders anywhere.


Since 2003, Horribly Hilly participants have enjoyed a day of riding that results in an awe-inspiring accumulation of 10,000 feet of elevation gain in the Driftless Area of Wisconsin. Growing in popularity each year, although not a lotter anymore the Horribly Hilly registration has reached capacity each year months prior to the event. A second and third route option beyond the original course were added in 2005 and 2011. How hard do you want to push it? Choose between the 100K, 150K, and 200K routes. The day is capped with a meal featuring quality local food and beer.


Approximately 1,200 riders test their mettle on southwestern Wisconsin‘s scenic byways each year in the Horribly Hilly. Join the ranks of an inspired community of riders for the premier cycling event in the Badger State and beyond."

I will be doing the 200k option and hope to hold 13mph rolling average, starting at the mass start at 6:45am or close to said time.
If you are participating in this event but dont see me at the ride start, you can email me at ctmay@protonmail.com with your route completion proof.
You must sign up for this ride! You can do so at: https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/WI/BlueMounds/HorribleHillyHundreds

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no-drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).It‘s a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville. Lots of nice climbs and downhills. We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start. Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there. Rain cancels the ride.

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no-drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).It‘s a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville. Lots of nice climbs and downhills. We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start. Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there. Rain cancels the ride.

*** Look here for specific details on this week‘s Hustle. *** Come join our highly-social, evening, trail ride that has been a Spring, Summer and Fall tradition since August, 2015, always rolling at the speed-of-fun. :-) We ride as a team and enthusiastically encourage communication, conversation and laughter - as long as riders prescribe to safe practices such as: communicating about obstacles and maintaining gaps that are appropriate for the speed, terrain and weather conditions. Your bike must have headlights and tail lights. Avoid using retina-burning, overly-bright and strobing lights since we ride trails as a pack and are usually separated from car and truck traffic. We try to courteously douse headlights when passing pedestrians and fellow riders as we ride into growing darkness. History has shown that this ride can be done with most any kind of bike, but sometimes conditions can make it tough for narrower tires. You be the judge. No rider will ever be left behind. We have several bona fide EBC Ride Leaders attending this ride for extra safety. ...But you must make sure that your bike is ready and you are in athletic condition for this distance and pace. Note that 10-12 mph on a trail may take the same effort as 13-16 mph on a road; ...and riding a heavy, fat or mountain bike requires yet additional effort. Our routes vary from one week to the next. Look for route information on our e-mail list server each week before the ride. Let‘s rock!

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no-drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).It‘s a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville. Lots of nice climbs and downhills. We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start. Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there. Rain cancels the ride.

Join me for one hour slow roll community ride in Elmhurst. Ride will begin and end at the Elmhurst City Hall parking lot. Bring water and wear reflective clothing. Registration is required as well as helmets.

Join us to ride the roads of Kane County. You choose your distance and speed. Ride starts and ends at Kuipers Farm in Maple Park, IL. You can join our EBC team or another team and/or donate at this link- https://events.nationalmssociety.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=71632 Contact me if any questions You can find more details at https://events.nationalmssociety.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=cms.page&id=8702&eventID=2085#accordion-tab-10-active

Day Two - Join us to ride the roads of Kane County. You choose your distance and speed. Ride starts and ends at Kuipers Farm in Maple Park, IL. You can join our EBC team or another team and/or donate at this link- https://events.nationalmssociety.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=71632 Contact me if any questions You can find more details at https://events.nationalmssociety.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=cms.page&id=8702&eventID=2085#accordion-tab-10-active

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no-drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).It‘s a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville. Lots of nice climbs and downhills. We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start. Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there. Rain cancels the ride.

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no-drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).It‘s a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville. Lots of nice climbs and downhills. We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start. Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there. Rain cancels the ride.

*** Look here for specific details on this week‘s Hustle. *** Come join our highly-social, evening, trail ride that has been a Spring, Summer and Fall tradition since August, 2015, always rolling at the speed-of-fun. :-) We ride as a team and enthusiastically encourage communication, conversation and laughter - as long as riders prescribe to safe practices such as: communicating about obstacles and maintaining gaps that are appropriate for the speed, terrain and weather conditions. Your bike must have headlights and tail lights. Avoid using retina-burning, overly-bright and strobing lights since we ride trails as a pack and are usually separated from car and truck traffic. We try to courteously douse headlights when passing pedestrians and fellow riders as we ride into growing darkness. History has shown that this ride can be done with most any kind of bike, but sometimes conditions can make it tough for narrower tires. You be the judge. No rider will ever be left behind. We have several bona fide EBC Ride Leaders attending this ride for extra safety. ...But you must make sure that your bike is ready and you are in athletic condition for this distance and pace. Note that 10-12 mph on a trail may take the same effort as 13-16 mph on a road; ...and riding a heavy, fat or mountain bike requires yet additional effort. Our routes vary from one week to the next. Look for route information on our e-mail list server each week before the ride. Let‘s rock!

Did you qualify for a mileage award in 2024? Finally getting that ride leader jersey you worked so hard for? Just want to socialize with a bunch of other people that also enjoy riding bikes? Please join us on Thursday, June 26th at 7:00pm at the Community Bank of Elmhurst on Butterfield Road for an evening of food and fun. Prior to the event, we will be scheduling rides of various speeds and distances returning to the bank in time for the festivities. If you are a ride leader that would like to schedule a ride or hike, we encourage you to do so, as various trails and road routes are in close proximity. After riders return, we will socialize over pizza, salad, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages, before moving into a presentation of awards for the 2024 riding season. If you have event specific awards that you would like to have presented that evening, please contact me so we can make that happen! If you intend to eat, please RSVP via the calendar entry or email to me Donations of desserts are welcome! Rumor has it the club president will ride anywhere for sweets... Hope to see you there! Laura

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no-drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).It‘s a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville. Lots of nice climbs and downhills. We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start. Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there. Rain cancels the ride.

Double century ride from Naperville to Dixon, IL and back. Westbound route passes through Batavia, Sycamore, and Oregon. Eastbound return passes through Hinckley, Plano, and Yorkville. Most of the route is on low-traffic and scenic IL roads. You should be able to ride long distances with minimal stops for food / water. Goal is to finish by sundown but bring lights / reflective gear just in case. Daylight finish possible with 16mph average and <= 3 hours for stops. Contact ride leader if you are interested in this ride.

The Swedish Days Ride is the premier cycling event in Northern Illinois and the signature event of the Fox Valley Bicycle & Ski Club (FVBSC). Now in its 55th year, the Swedish Days Ride travels the quiet, scenic and relatively flat paved roads of rural Kane, Kendall and DeKalb counties, meandering through cornfields and through shaded thoroughfares. ??????The Swedish Days Ride offers six routes ranging from our NEW FAMILY RIDE (12 miles) to the iconic Double Metric Century (133 miles), providing a “just right” distance for cycling families to competitive athletes. This year you can also create your own ride by combining colored loops. The ride is fully supported with one centralized rest stop boasting AC/indoor facilities stocked with nutritional items, onsite morning emergency mechanical support and bicycle supplies, and roaming SAG patrol vehicles. With over 75 helpful volunteers, the Swedish Days Ride provides a superior riding experience to our goal of 1000 guests this year. FVBSC donates all of the proceeds from this event to support organizations promoting safe cycling, education, advocacy, infrastructure development and cycling for people with disabilities, such as the Ride Illinois, Rails to Trails, Project Mobility, Easter Seals (bikes for kids) and ARES. Our event has no affiliation with the Geneva Chamber of Commerce’s Swedish Days Festival. COST 4/1-5/31 $45 individual and $60 family 6/1-6/27 $55 individual and $70 family 6/28-6/29 $65 individual and $80 family Family - A couple or 1-2 adults with children under 16

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no-drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).It‘s a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville. Lots of nice climbs and downhills. We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start. Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there. Rain cancels the ride.

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no-drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).It‘s a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville. Lots of nice climbs and downhills. We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start. Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there. Rain cancels the ride.

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no-drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).It‘s a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville. Lots of nice climbs and downhills. We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start. Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there. Rain cancels the ride.

Come join me and the Minnesota Randonneurs at their Rosemount - Miesville Gravel 110 gravel populaire. NOTE: MUST BE member of Randonneurs USA and sign up via Minnesota Randonneurs website: https://rusa.org/pages/memberservices https://www.mnrando.org From the Minnesota Randonneurs website: "Join us for a fun, class B gravel spin from Rosemount out to the Miesville Ravine Park Reserve along the Cannon River, stopping for lunch at Kings Place in Miesville, one of the best small town burger joints (and some veggie options too) anywhere. There are some hills, mostly near Miesville, and one short gnarly descent on an unmaintained road but generally an easy cruise on quiet country gravel. 76% of this route is on gravel roads." Please bring bike suitable for gravel terrain. If you are coming, please contact me for meet up at the start.

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no-drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).It‘s a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville. Lots of nice climbs and downhills. We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start. Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there. Rain cancels the ride.

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no-drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).It‘s a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville. Lots of nice climbs and downhills. We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start. Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there. Rain cancels the ride.

When I saw and heard that Julie couldn‘t host this ride I was devastated.... In honor of Julie and to keep up the tradition, come join us for our annual triple B or cloverleaf century ride out of Madison Meadows. We will first do the early BUSSE route (plus a few miles as time allows) and then meet up with the BLUE Skies Ride and finish with the early BIRD route as needed to get to 100 miles. Unfortunately, I am not as good a baker as Julie, so all snacks will be self-supported unless someone else wants to coordinate. After the ride we will go to BILLY BRICKS pizza in Lombard on St. Charles for those who have time. Hoping to average 17+ but will depend on weather, etc. Feel free to join for 1, 2 or all 3 legs of this ride. Please let me and/or Bob Wettermann know no later (but hopefully sooner) than the night before if you are planning to join. Feel free to reach out with any questions. Note the 5 am sharp start time to get out before it gets too hot!

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no-drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).It‘s a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville. Lots of nice climbs and downhills. We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start. Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there. Rain cancels the ride.

Come join the Minnesota Randonneurs at an Audax Club Parisien (ACP) brevet hosted in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. Route and details TBD as they are still being finalized. If interested, contact me directly and I will keep you abreast of details as they are finalized. Post ride cook out and mingling on the docket. MUST be Randonneurs USA member and also sign up via Minnesota Randonneurs website: https://www.mnrando.org https://rusa.org/pages/memberservices

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no-drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).It‘s a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville. Lots of nice climbs and downhills. We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start. Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there. Rain cancels the ride.

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no-drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).It‘s a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville. Lots of nice climbs and downhills. We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start. Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there. Rain cancels the ride.

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no-drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).It‘s a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville. Lots of nice climbs and downhills. We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start. Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there. Rain cancels the ride.

Join us for the 50th annual Holland Hundred. This is one of my favorite century rides with rolling hills on low traffic country roads through the resort towns of Holland, Saugatuck, Douglas, Hamilton and Fennville. Distance options of: 17, 36, 67 and 100 miles. All include a Pancake Breakfast! Full SAG support with plenty of snacks and drinks. Register at holland100.com.

July 19-23 we will be exploring the Old Abe, Chippewa River plus other trails. This first day will be an early evening ride just to stretch after the drive. We will explore some of the trails around the area with a stop for dinner if there is interest. Please email me, not the group, if your interested in joining us and I will pass on additional details & the accommodation information.

July 19-23 we will be exploring the Old Abe, Chippewa River plus other trails. Day two This will be an out & back ride of the northern part of Old Abe trail Chippewa Falls to Cornell. Lunch stop at Dylan‘s Dairy. Dylan family keeps his Make-A-Wish dream, of a heard of cattle, into a cafe serving ice cream & other tasty treats. The evening will include a stroll thru Phoenix Park to view the lighted bridge. Please email me, not the group, if your interested in joining us and I will pass on additional details & the accommodation information.

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no-drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).It‘s a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville. Lots of nice climbs and downhills. We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start. Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there. Rain cancels the ride.

July 19-23 we will be exploring the Old Abe, Chippewa River plus other trails. Day three This will be an out & back ride on the Chippewa River Trail. Today‘s ride will be to Durand if you want to do the whole trail or turn around at any point.If you make a short day of riding there is always tubing down the Chippewa River. There are a large number of outdoor sculptures that we can view on an evening walk. Please email me, not the group, if your interested in joining us and I will pass on additional details & the accommodation information.

July 19-23 we will be exploring the Old Abe, Chippewa River plus other trails. Day four This will be an out & back ride of the southern part of Old Abe trail Eau Claire to Chippewa Falls. There will be a side trip to Pondview Lavender Farm. Please email me, not the group, if your interested in joining us and I will pass on additional details & the accommodation information.

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no-drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).It‘s a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville. Lots of nice climbs and downhills. We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start. Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there. Rain cancels the ride.

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no-drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).It‘s a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville. Lots of nice climbs and downhills. We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start. Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there. Rain cancels the ride.

Come join me and the Minnesota Randonneurs at the inaugural Murphy-Hanrehan Gravel Cruise. NOTE: MUST BE member of Randonneurs USA and sign up via Minnesota Randonneurs to participate: https://rusa.org/pages/memberservices https://www.mnrando.org From the Minnesota Randonneurs website: "Join us for a fun new gravel cruise in the south metro, starting at Murphy Hanrehan Regional Park in Savage. The ride features moderately rolling class B gravel roads with 64km (58%) on gravel surfaces. The turnaround in Montgomery offers two choices, a Caseys or Montgomery Brewing Company. Nearly all of the route is on rural roads with very low traffic. The route passes through four Minnesota Counties: Scott, Dakota, Rice and Le Sueur." Contact me if you are coming so we ma coordinate meet up at the start.

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no-drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).It‘s a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville. Lots of nice climbs and downhills. We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start. Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there. Rain cancels the ride.

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no-drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).It‘s a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville. Lots of nice climbs and downhills. We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start. Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there. Rain cancels the ride.

The Rotary Ride charity bike ride is one of many ways that Naperville Sunrise Rotary Club supports kids and families! Thousands of dollars are raised and given back to support amazing local causes.

Join me for one hour slow roll community ride in Elmhurst. Ride will begin and end at the Elmhurst City Hall parking lot. Bring water and wear reflective clothing. Registration is required as well as helmets.

Gravel Worlds has united to take the Gravel to another level with our values, sustainability, love and passion for our sport. They will continue doing what they have been doing for years. This is the 16th year of this event. Are you ready to live unique moments? 4 route distances: 25-75-150 and 300 miles at your pace Self supported event=No outside support, no drop bags. There will be checkpoints with water and basic food options. https://www.gravelworlds.com https://www.gravelworlds.com/faq https://www.bikereg.com/gravel-worlds-2025

Come join me and the Minnesota Randonneurs at their Zumbro Gravel Challenge, a 135k event. MUST BE a member of Randonneurs USA and also sign up via Minnesota Randonneurs: https://rusa.org/pages/memberservices https://www.mnrando.org From the Minnesota Randonneurs website: "Join us for a fun gravel spin through some great terrain, heading east from Zumbrota, on US-52, through Mazeppa to Plainview on good quality class B gravel, then back into the Zumbro River valley, including a great section along the Zumbro River. There are services in Zumbro Falls, but check out the ice cream stop as you leave town to pump you up for the last set of rollers :-) Parking at the start in Zumbrota. There is very limited parking at the Kwik Trip, but there are nearby streets and open lots within a block or two of the start. 68% of this ride is on gravel roads (56 miles/91km). RUSA time limit: 9 hrs + 1:31 hrs gravel allowance."

4 Distance Options: 20-40-60-100 miles at your own pace. 400 rider cap. Register here: https://oldfashionedgravel.com From the event website: "Old Fashioned Gravel We are fortunate enough to have some of the best gravel riding in the Midwest and have put together four routes to show off the local terrain. As with all of our rides, we offer a little bit of everything and welcome EVERYONE from novice riders to the most seasoned racers. The focus of the ride is to bring like-minded individuals together for a great ride, but we will have professional timing so if you want to race we will have you covered too! Routes that will satisfy all of your gravely desires, and a post-ride gathering with food, drink, and hangs with new friends. We will introduce an awesome new venue in Hokah Minnesota, a rustic farm nestled in a scenic coulee. While the ride is about riding with other rad people like yourself, rest assured a portion of your entry fee will go to a local entity that could use a little financial help. If we can have a super fun time while helping others, that is what will make this a successful event. We will also be using local businesses to feed and hydrate us. Hokah is a super cool little town, and we would love to help keep our money local. All routes will leave and finish at the farm. The gravel is approximately two miles from the start line, and one mile of that is a paved climb, once you are on the ridge, the dust shall start flying! All routes will descend this paved section upon return to the finish line."

All are welcome to attend. If you have a specific topic to discuss, please present it to the club president at least 48 hours prior to the meeting so it can be included on the agenda, as time may be limited.

Come join me and the Minnesota Randonneurs at their fall Shakopee Gravel 110 gravel populaire. NOTE: MUST BE member of Randonneurs USA and sign up via Minnesota Randonneurs website: https://rusa.org/pages/memberservices https://www.mnrando.org From the Minnesota Randonneurs website: "This route begins in the City Parking Lot in Downtown Shakopee. Wampach‘s Restaurant is well known for breakfasts and Bravis Modern Street Food is a great choice to refuel after the ride. The route travels out of the Minnesota River Valley and passes Lake O‘Dowd on the way to southern Scott County on the way to Marystown, Veseli, and Saint Benedict featuring rolling hills and lots of rural farms and forests. A control in New Prague with Kwik Trip, Speedway or Caseys will help you to refuel and relax for a bit. On the return, the route skirts Jordan on the way to Bluff Drive, a common spot of hill repeat training for area cyclists. The total amount of elevation change is approximately 2,500‘ making this route an ideal introduction to gravel. 61% of this route is on gravel roads (101 km)" Contact me if you are coming with meet up at the start.

Be a part of the 42nd El Tour de Tucson with 4 bike distances available (3-32-63-102) as well as a 5K run with aid stations every 12 miles. From their website: "The El Tour Expo & Fiesta will be at the newly renovated Tucson Convention Center and surrounding grounds. Most of the activities including the live music, food, beer garden and exhibitors will be outdoors! The longer routes will engage new parts of the majestic Sonoran desert including Davis Monthan Air Force Base, the mountainous and saguaro lined vistas of Old Spanish Trail & historic Colossal Cave. The route will also pass through the communities of Corona de Tucson, Vail, Sahuarita and Green Valley." https://eltourdetucson.org

All are welcome to attend. If you have a specific topic to discuss, please present it to the club president at least 48 hours prior to the meeting so it can be included on the agenda, as time may be limited.