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Just a short ride to the Peet‘s Coffee at Columbia and Ogden in Naperville. I‘m buying. Yes, I phoned them. They will be open. 27 degrees, mostly cloudy, W wind at 15 mph.

What better way to celebrate the new year but with a bike ride. This will be the first 2025 winter trail ride leaving from the Villa Park Depot at 10:00A. Fat tire, trail or gravel bikes are recommended. We will ride on the Salt Creek Path towards Itasca and back meandering through various asphalt/packed gravel and wooden surface trails. All EBC members are welcome to share in first of the year ride even if they have no plans to ride. We will be arriving at the More brewery between 12:15-12:45P to ring in the new year with food and adult beverages. It should be a comfortable 27-30F. bwetman@gmail.com 847-767-5745 More Brewery is at More Brewery 126 S Villa Ave, Villa Park, IL 60181 (630) 501-1519

Join us for an easy pace path hike in the woods. Bring water n snacks.

Join me for a combination of coffee, socialization, and a short trail ride. We begin with coffee and conversation at the Villa Perk from 7 to 8 AM. Then, those who want to participate in a winter trail ride will leave from the VP Depot at 8:15 for a ride to downtown Wheaton and back for 15 miles. There will be a very short break at the Starbucks in Wheaton for the bathroom and perhaps a quick mid-ride snack. We will be back by 10:30 at the latest for those who need to get on with their day. The ride qualifies for John Riordan’s WRTR series. Make sure you bring a bike suitable for the conditions of the day which may involve riding in snow or wet conditions. Fat tire bikes are recommended. If conditions are too sloppy on the prairie path, we can substitute a trail ride on the Salt Creek Path towards Brookfield Zoo. The Villa Perk is directly across Villa Avenue from the VP Depot. Those arriving early for the ride are welcome to drop into the coffee shop to sign the ride sheet. The primary goal is to meet in person during the long winter season. All EBC members are welcome to share in coffee even if they have no plans to ride.

10 laps on stairs and 8 mile hike. There is a 4 mile option if you don‘t want to do 8.

Ride to Hindsdale for brunch and return mostly on bike path and some roads.‘bents eBikes,and trikes plus human powered two wheelers. RSVP

Every Sunday at 10:00-2:00 pm on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 through Sunday, March 30th, 2025 NOTE: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. We will do a quick group photo, announcements and introductions before we begin at 9:55 am so come ready to begin at 9:55 am. What: Walk, hike, bike, run at your pace. If it snows, cross country skiing and snowshoeing will also be offered. NOTE: You can rent both cross country skis and snowshoes at the Morton Arboretum, check out their website for details if there is snow. Meet in the Main Parking lot (P1). After you go through the visitors gate, head straight past the stop sign into the main parking lot. At the 3rd parking row, turn left and head past the 1st stop sign to the north to the end of the parking lot. You will see us organizing there around 9:45 am. Additional notes: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. A quick group photo and brief announcements and introductions before we begin. Typically, activities go from 10:00-12:30 pm. Anyone interested in lunch/coffee/tea is welcome to join us in the Morton Arboretum Gingko Cafeteria at 12:30 pm if you don’t want to come out for any activity. If anyone would like to stay longer, you may go out and do the same activity or another one after meeting in the Gingko cafeteria at 12:30 pm. Or if you can’t join us at 10:00, come and join us at 12:30 pm for anyone staying longer. If you are a member of the Morton Arboretum and/or have a pass to a reciprocal park (ie. Chicago Botanical Gardens) it is free. If not, there is an entrance fee to get into, check their website for details. Gratitude prizes: Participate in >50% of events and you will receive an official Braver Than the Elements 2024-2025 carabiner. Participate in (at least 5) and you will receive an official 2024-2025 sticker. Featured on Fox News Chicago segment:https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/

Join me for a combination of coffee, socialization, and a short trail ride. We begin with coffee and conversation at the Villa Perk from 7 to 8 AM. Then, those who want to participate in a winter trail ride will leave from the VP Depot at 8:15 for a ride to downtown Wheaton and back for 15 miles. There will be a very short break at the Starbucks in Wheaton for the bathroom and perhaps a quick mid-ride snack. We will be back by 10:30 at the latest for those who need to get on with their day. The ride qualifies for John Riordan’s WRTR series. Make sure you bring a bike suitable for the conditions of the day which may involve riding in snow or wet conditions. Fat tire bikes are recommended. If conditions are too sloppy on the prairie path, we can substitute a trail ride on the Salt Creek Path towards Brookfield Zoo. The Villa Perk is directly across Villa Avenue from the VP Depot. Those arriving early for the ride are welcome to drop into the coffee shop to sign the ride sheet. The primary goal is to meet in person during the long winter season. All EBC members are welcome to share in coffee even if they have no plans to ride.

Meet inside the visitors center at 9:30am. Dress warm weather f/c says high of 21F

Come join us for Wanderlust Wednesday. This is a weekly adventurous ride leaving from Elmhurst via various trails and Rail-to-Trails (including but not limited to the Salt Creek Trail, Prairie Path, Great Western Trail, Fullersburg Woods, etc..). Please bring a bike suitable for riding various mixed terrain and trails in the area and one that you feel comfortable riding in snow/wet conditions. As a group, we can discuss where we would like to head each week and then explore that area. There can be a quick rest stop at midpoint for bathroom (5-10 minutes tops) if needed, depending on the needs of the group. Please bring both front and rear lights and wear reflective gear. For those interested, post ride food/drink at either Bottle Theory or Phase Three located on Spring Road in Elmhurst at 7:30 pm. You don‘t have to ride to come and join us, anyone welcome. Start/finish at Pioneer Park, parking is at the end of Prairie Path Lane, 1 block east of S Mitchell Avenue.

We will ride the Salt Creek trail to Kristy’s in Wooddale for coffee and pie. Trail is both paved and crushed limestone. Due to recent snow/ice studded tires are highly recommended. Lights are mandatory. Check list/serv or website for cancellation at 5 am.

Come join me for the beginning of a series of hikes on the Ice Age Trail in Wisconsin. What is the Ice Age Trail: The Ice Age National Scenic Trail is a 2,800 mile footpath that highlights these landscape features as it travels through some of the state’s most beautiful natural areas. The Trail is entirely within Wisconsin and is one of only eleven National Scenic Trails in the US. But the Ice Age Trail is more than a path through the woods. It is a place for mental and physical rejuvenation, a place to unwind after a hard day and enjoy the landscape of Wisconsin. More than 2.3 million people use the Ice Age Trail each year to hike and snowshoe, to backpack, to disconnect and reconnect. https://www.iceagetrail.org/explore/explore-the-trail/ice-age-trail/ https://www.iceagetrail.org https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/df81ecf850ec44e199e031d880d278e9/ What is this particular section? The CROSS PLAINS SEGMENT is a total of 9 miles, we will be a hiking a portion of this segment. This segment highlights the woods and restored prairies of the Ice Age Trail Alliance’s Anderson Preserve, residential streets in the Village of Cross Plains, the Ice Age Trail Alliance headquarters, and the surprisingly remote-feeling bluffs and woodlands north of town. At the edge of Cross Plains, the segment continues along a connecting route toward Madison. At Old Sauk Pass Road, you‘ll encounter the National Park Service Cross Plains Interpretive site, which highlights a world-renowned example of the interface of glaciated and unglaciated terrain. https://www.iceagetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/CrossPlains_Itinerary_21_withMaps.pdf Questions, contact me. Please contact me if you are coming with remote start of hike and to coordinate meet up and plans for the hike. Meet up at: Ice Age Trail Alliance Headquarters 2110 Main Street Cross Plains, WI 53528

Crushed limestone trail through Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve which encircles Argonne National Labs. I will be riding my 29er with studded tires at 8-10 mph. You are welcome to ride faster or slower. Saturday mornings are busier. Be prepared to be a pleasant representative of EBC. Bring a snack to enjoy at the scenic overlooks. There are waterless restrooms at the parking lot.

Every Sunday at 10:00-2:00 pm on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 through Sunday, March 30th, 2025 NOTE: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. We will do a quick group photo, announcements and introductions before we begin at 9:55 am so come ready to begin at 9:55 am. What: Walk, hike, bike, run at your pace. If it snows, cross country skiing and snowshoeing will also be offered. NOTE: You can rent both cross country skis and snowshoes at the Morton Arboretum, check out their website for details if there is snow. Meet in the Main Parking lot (P1). After you go through the visitors gate, head straight past the stop sign into the main parking lot. At the 3rd parking row, turn left and head past the 1st stop sign to the north to the end of the parking lot. You will see us organizing there around 9:45 am. Additional notes: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. A quick group photo and brief announcements and introductions before we begin. Typically, activities go from 10:00-12:30 pm. Anyone interested in lunch/coffee/tea is welcome to join us in the Morton Arboretum Gingko Cafeteria at 12:30 pm if you don’t want to come out for any activity. If anyone would like to stay longer, you may go out and do the same activity or another one after meeting in the Gingko cafeteria at 12:30 pm. Or if you can’t join us at 10:00, come and join us at 12:30 pm for anyone staying longer. If you are a member of the Morton Arboretum and/or have a pass to a reciprocal park (ie. Chicago Botanical Gardens) it is free. If not, there is an entrance fee to get into, check their website for details. Gratitude prizes: Participate in >50% of events and you will receive an official Braver Than the Elements 2024-2025 carabiner. Participate in (at least 5) and you will receive an official 2024-2025 sticker. Featured on Fox News Chicago segment:https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/

Join me for a combination of coffee, socialization, and a short trail ride. We begin with coffee and conversation at the Villa Perk from 7 to 8 AM. Then, those who want to participate in a winter trail ride will leave from the VP Depot at 8:15 for a ride to downtown Wheaton and back for 15 miles. There will be a very short break at the Starbucks in Wheaton for the bathroom and perhaps a quick mid-ride snack. We will be back by 10:30 at the latest for those who need to get on with their day. The ride qualifies for John Riordan’s WRTR series. Make sure you bring a bike suitable for the conditions of the day which may involve riding in snow or wet conditions. Fat tire bikes are recommended. If conditions are too sloppy on the prairie path, we can substitute a trail ride on the Salt Creek Path towards Brookfield Zoo. The Villa Perk is directly across Villa Avenue from the VP Depot. Those arriving early for the ride are welcome to drop into the coffee shop to sign the ride sheet. The primary goal is to meet in person during the long winter season. All EBC members are welcome to share in coffee even if they have no plans to ride.

Wednesday morning hike at the Arb. (Lee‘s hike without Lee). Meet in the Visitor Center ready to go at 930am, finish by 1130am. It will be cold with a fresh snow cover, great day for a true winter hike.

Many of you drive right past Hidden Lake Forest Preserve on your way to the arboretum. Hidden Lake is a wonderful piece of DuPage history with a hidden treasure. Join me as we explore the true "hidden lake" a glacier-dug pond tucked away among mature oaks and hickories in the back woods of the preserve. If you have time check out this documentary on it‘s history and the former owners: https://frakesproductions.com/documentaries/

From the Starbucks at 7 Bridges in Woodridge to the Starbucks in downtown Hinsdale. Rest rooms and full break at the halfway point. Neighborhood streets of Woodridge, Downers Grove, Westmont, Clarendon Hills, and Hinsdale. We will have headwinds on the return.

Come explore the Wolf Run Trail out of Mazomanie, Wisconsin by bike. The trail starts in Mazomanie and goes to Wisconsin Heights High School and back. We will also be exploring a few side trails so the mileage may be higher (closer to 20 miles), depending on these additional adventures off the main trail. This will be the first time I am doing this trail so come ready to explore. https://www.wolfruntrail.net/ Wolf Run Trail is the first constructed link of the regional trail being planned in the Black Earth Creek corridor from Mazomanie to Middleton, connecting to the Ice Age National Scenic Trail at Cross Plains, and envisioned to link to the Great Sauk Trail to Devil‘s Lake State Park in the future. Studded tires required and bikes that can ride in snow (preferably fat tire and/or Mountain Bike with studded tires). With remote location, please contact me if you are coming so we can coordinate meet up, details and plan. START/FINISH: 1855 Coffee House https://www.1855coffeehouse.com/ 1 Broadhead Street Mazomanie, Wisconsin 53560

Ride a loop from Madison Meadows on both the Prairie Path and Great Western trail with turnarounds in Villa Park and Glen Ellyn. The paths will remain snowy/icy. Studded tires highly recommended. As well as full winter riding regalia. Lights are mandatory. Check listserv/website for cancellation at 5 am.

Come join me for a walk around Elmhurst with optional stop for coffee at the end of the walk. Dress for the weather. Bring water if you think you will need it.

Many of you drive right past Hidden Lake Forest Preserve on your way to the arboretum. Hidden Lake is a wonderful piece of DuPage history with a hidden treasure. Join me as we explore the true "hidden lake" a glacier-dug pond tucked away among mature oaks and hickories in the back woods of the preserve. If you have time check out this documentary on it‘s history and the former owners: https://frakesproductions.com/documentaries/

Come explore the Pine River Trail out of Krouskop Park in Richland Center, Wisconsin by bike. Studded tires required and bike suitable for riding on snow and ice. No stops on the ride so come prepared. What is the Pine River Trail? This easy-graded rail trail invites hikers and cyclers in spring, summer and fall, and fat tires, snowshoes, skiers and snowmobilers in winter. This 14.3-mile trail is laid on an abandoned rail bed, and gives riders a chance to enjoy the beauty of 250-foot river bluffs without having to ride over them.Probably the most refreshing stretch is on WI 60 as the road hugs the edge of Bogus Bluff next to the Wisconsin River. This new crushed-limestone rail-trail with several nice town parks makes for a pleasant family ride; or, you can get a workout by taking on the bluffs via the paved and gravel road route. Scenery includes farm, river, and marsh views on the rail-trail; farm, woods, ridge-top, and Wisconsin River views on the road route. https://parkscommission.co.richland.wi.us/points-of-interest/pine-river-trail/ Please contact me if you are coming with remote start and meet up.

Every Sunday at 10:00-2:00 pm on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 through Sunday, March 30th, 2025 NOTE: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. We will do a quick group photo, announcements and introductions before we begin at 9:55 am so come ready to begin at 9:55 am. What: Walk, hike, bike, run at your pace. If it snows, cross country skiing and snowshoeing will also be offered. NOTE: You can rent both cross country skis and snowshoes at the Morton Arboretum, check out their website for details if there is snow. Meet in the Main Parking lot (P1). After you go through the visitors gate, head straight past the stop sign into the main parking lot. At the 3rd parking row, turn left and head past the 1st stop sign to the north to the end of the parking lot. You will see us organizing there around 9:45 am. Additional notes: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. A quick group photo and brief announcements and introductions before we begin. Typically, activities go from 10:00-12:30 pm. Anyone interested in lunch/coffee/tea is welcome to join us in the Morton Arboretum Gingko Cafeteria at 12:30 pm if you don’t want to come out for any activity. If anyone would like to stay longer, you may go out and do the same activity or another one after meeting in the Gingko cafeteria at 12:30 pm. Or if you can’t join us at 10:00, come and join us at 12:30 pm for anyone staying longer. If you are a member of the Morton Arboretum and/or have a pass to a reciprocal park (ie. Chicago Botanical Gardens) it is free. If not, there is an entrance fee to get into, check their website for details. Gratitude prizes: Participate in >50% of events and you will receive an official Braver Than the Elements 2024-2025 carabiner. Participate in (at least 5) and you will receive an official 2024-2025 sticker. Featured on Fox News Chicago segment:https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/

Join us for snowshoeing/hiking on the many trails in Pokagon State Park each day will start in the lobby of the Potawatomi Inn. Just a three hr drive so come for one,two,three or all four days. Register if joining us & Text if you have questions.

Join me for a combination of coffee, socialization, and a short trail ride. We begin with coffee and conversation at the Villa Perk from 7 to 8 AM. Then, those who want to participate in a winter trail ride will leave from the VP Depot at 8:15 for a ride to downtown Wheaton and back for 15 miles. There will be a very short break at the Starbucks in Wheaton for the bathroom and perhaps a quick mid-ride snack. We will be back by 10:30 at the latest for those who need to get on with their day. The ride qualifies for John Riordan’s WRTR series. Make sure you bring a bike suitable for the conditions of the day which may involve riding in snow or wet conditions. Fat tire bikes are recommended. If conditions are too sloppy on the prairie path, we can substitute a trail ride on the Salt Creek Path towards Brookfield Zoo. The Villa Perk is directly across Villa Avenue from the VP Depot. Those arriving early for the ride are welcome to drop into the coffee shop to sign the ride sheet. The primary goal is to meet in person during the long winter season. All EBC members are welcome to share in coffee even if they have no plans to ride.

Meet inside the visitor‘s center at 9:30am. Dress warmly.

Come join us for Wanderlust Wednesday. This is a weekly adventurous ride leaving from Elmhurst via various trails and Rail-to-Trails (including but not limited to the Salt Creek Trail, Prairie Path, Great Western Trail, Fullersburg Woods, etc..). Please bring a bike suitable for riding various mixed terrain and trails in the area and one that you feel comfortable riding in snow/wet conditions. As a group, we can discuss where we would like to head each week and then explore that area. There can be a quick rest stop at midpoint for bathroom (5-10 minutes tops) if needed, depending on the needs of the group. Please bring both front and rear lights and wear reflective gear. For those interested, post ride food/drink at either Bottle Theory or Phase Three located on Spring Road in Elmhurst at 7:30 pm. You don‘t have to ride to come and join us, anyone welcome. Start/finish at Pioneer Park, parking is at the end of Prairie Path Lane, 1 block east of S Mitchell Avenue.

We will ride a loop from the Villa Park depot, out the Great Western trail to Glen Ellyn and return on the Prarie Path. End of ride stop at Villa Perk. Lights are mandatory. Studded tires are recommended. Dress for temps in single digit windchill. Check listserv/website for cancellation at 5 AM.

Traditional loops around waterfall Glen either as a group or at your own pace. Option to stop after one loop at 9.5 miles or continue for a second loops. Fat tire, gravel or mountain bike recommend for crushed limestone trail. May be some ice spots.

Join me to do a loop at Fullersburg Woods. Meet in the Parking lot by Nature center. Dress for weather and bring poles to balance just in case path is icy. Contact me if questions.

From Starbucks in 7 Bridges in Woodridge to Starbucks in downtown Hinsdale. Neighborhood streets of Woodridge, Downers Grove, Westmont, Clarendon Hills, and Hinsdale. Restrooms and coffee at the halfway mark.

Ride to Wheaton and The Hen House for brunch and return via road and paved trails. RSVP snow and/or poor road conditions will cancel the event.

Every Sunday at 10:00-2:00 pm on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 through Sunday, March 30th, 2025 NOTE: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. We will do a quick group photo, announcements and introductions before we begin at 9:55 am so come ready to begin at 9:55 am. What: Walk, hike, bike, run at your pace. If it snows, cross country skiing and snowshoeing will also be offered. NOTE: You can rent both cross country skis and snowshoes at the Morton Arboretum, check out their website for details if there is snow. Meet in the Main Parking lot (P1). After you go through the visitors gate, head straight past the stop sign into the main parking lot. At the 3rd parking row, turn left and head past the 1st stop sign to the north to the end of the parking lot. You will see us organizing there around 9:45 am. Additional notes: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. A quick group photo and brief announcements and introductions before we begin. Typically, activities go from 10:00-12:30 pm. Anyone interested in lunch/coffee/tea is welcome to join us in the Morton Arboretum Gingko Cafeteria at 12:30 pm if you don’t want to come out for any activity. If anyone would like to stay longer, you may go out and do the same activity or another one after meeting in the Gingko cafeteria at 12:30 pm. Or if you can’t join us at 10:00, come and join us at 12:30 pm for anyone staying longer. If you are a member of the Morton Arboretum and/or have a pass to a reciprocal park (ie. Chicago Botanical Gardens) it is free. If not, there is an entrance fee to get into, check their website for details. Gratitude prizes: Participate in >50% of events and you will receive an official Braver Than the Elements 2024-2025 carabiner. Participate in (at least 5) and you will receive an official 2024-2025 sticker. Featured on Fox News Chicago segment:https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/

NEW YEAR + NEW ADVENTURES ON THE BIKE: Randonneuring Meet Up and Social #1 of 2. Meet fellow Elmhurst Bicycle Club members who are also members of Randonneurs USA. We may also have some members of both Chicago Randonneurs and Driftless Randonneurs leadership/members there. Don’t miss out on this super chill + fun get together. Come and eat some pizza, play some pinball and chit-chat about randonneuring. I will grab a table near the pinball games. Super informal + fun meet up. We’ll give you some tips on getting started as we look to examine the local 2025 adventures available via the Chicago Randonneurs as well as via Randonneurs USA and other local midwest regions which include (Detroit Randonneurs, Indiana Randonneurs, Iowa Randonneurs, Minnesota Randonneurs, Quad City Randonneurs, Audax Kansas City.)

Start is in the parking lot next to the Dinos Restaurant on Lake Street in Bloomingdale. Meet at 7:15A for coffee/breakfast and then head out for trail ride in and around Bloomingdale/Roselle/Carol Stream Area for about 1.5 to 1.75 hrs. We will start the ride around 8AM for those who are not having breakfast/coffee. Bring your trail bike or FATBike for a combo asphalt and crushed gravel. Bring proper lights and winter clothing. bwetman@gmail.com 847-767-5745

Usual neighborhood streets route through Woodridge, Lisle, and Naperville. Optional rest room stop at after 10 miles Knoch Knolls. Optional sprint northbound on 248th Avenue. Coffee and bagels at the 20-mile mark.

Come join us for Wanderlust Wednesday. This is a weekly adventurous ride leaving from Elmhurst via various trails and Rail-to-Trails (including but not limited to the Salt Creek Trail, Prairie Path, Great Western Trail, Fullersburg Woods, etc..). Please bring a bike suitable for riding various mixed terrain and trails in the area and one that you feel comfortable riding in snow/wet conditions. As a group, we can discuss where we would like to head each week and then explore that area. There can be a quick rest stop at midpoint for bathroom (5-10 minutes tops) if needed, depending on the needs of the group. Please bring both front and rear lights and wear reflective gear. For those interested, post ride food/drink at either Bottle Theory or Phase Three on Spring Road in Elmhurst at 7:30 pm. You don‘t have to ride to come and join us, anyone welcome. Start/finish at Pioneer Park, parking is at the end of Prairie Path Lane, 1 block east of S Mitchell Avenue.

Shorter out-and-back route due to construction on South Frontage Road. We will stay north of I 55 until we get to Madison Street.