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Fox Valley Bicycle & Ski Club: Hey there, planning some great rides - the 10/03 one in particular will be especially bea...
09/26/2026

Fox Valley Bicycle & Ski Club: Hey there, planning some great rides - the 10/03 one in particular will be especially beautiful with trails & path along the fox river through parts of St Charles and Geneva. Please sign up & share!

https://www.votejenniferdavis.com/ridetheline

Join Bike & Walk Des Plaines tomorrow, Saturday, September 26, for the 11th Annual Community Bike Ride & Walk!Registrati...
09/26/2026

Join Bike & Walk Des Plaines tomorrow, Saturday, September 26, for the 11th Annual Community Bike Ride & Walk!
Registration (free) is from 9-10 AM with the Ride & Walk beginning at 10 AM.

The event is located on the Des Plaines River Trail starting at Camp Ground Road Woods in the Forest Preserve Pavilion (entrance at E. Algonquin Rd. & Joseph Schwab Rd.)
Riders of all ages and experiences are welcome to join for a gentle 8-mile ride that loops back to the starting point. Helmets are REQUIRED. Enjoy activities, music, and refreshments afterwards!

Learn more and register for this free event at bike-walk-dp.org.

Bike the Ridge returns on Sunday, Sept. 27! Between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., Ridge Avenue will transform into a car-free zone,...
09/24/2026

Bike the Ridge returns on Sunday, Sept. 27! Between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., Ridge Avenue will transform into a car-free zone, allowing cyclists to pedal their way from Howard to Church Streets.

This is your chance to pedal a stretch you can't ride any other day of the year! Mayor Daniel Biss will kick things off for the last time as mayor at 9 a.m. at Ridge & Howard.

Then roll on over to Ridgeville Park (908 Seward St.) for live music, food trucks, and community vibes.

Know before you go:

- Helmets required for riders under 18
- Non-motorized bikes only. No motorized bikes or skateboards.
- Ridge Avenue residents: You will have no driveway access between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Make sure to park on a side street beforehand.

This event is presented by the City of Evanston with support from Ridgeville Park District.

Maintenance work on the 18-mile lakefront trail network is scheduled to commence this fall. The work will entail refresh...
09/21/2026

Maintenance work on the 18-mile lakefront trail network is scheduled to commence this fall. The work will entail refreshing trail graphics and lines as well as asphalt repairs, as needed, along the 18-mile stretch of the pedestrian and bike lakefront trails.

For details, visit: chicagoparkdistrict.com/lakefront-trail

To everyone riding the North Shore Century today have a safe an fun ride! ☔️
09/20/2026

To everyone riding the North Shore Century today have a safe an fun ride! ☔️

09/15/2026

Illinois Fall Cycling Classic. The European Spring Classics aren't famous for scenery; they’re famous for showcasing forgotten roads. This fall, we’re bringing that same raw conditions to the Midwest.

The focus will not be on the beautiful backdrops of the golden farm fields and changing leaves. The pristine, tree-lined farm roads a distant memory. This ride is about the UNROAD—those forgotten sectors of broken pavement and weathered railroad beds.

Come Ride September 20th & exhibit turn of the century Americana. All registrants receive a Richmond Rampage throw blanket and a post ride meal.

Don't Get Dropped, Register Now!

https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/IL/Richmond/RichmondRampage

FCEG Family Ride: FCEG + DQ = YumJoin Friends of Cycling in Elk Grove (FCEG) for a fun, casual, family-friendly bike rid...
09/14/2026

FCEG Family Ride: FCEG + DQ = Yum

Join Friends of Cycling in Elk Grove (FCEG) for a fun, casual, family-friendly bike ride. All are welcome! The 6-mile ride will start and end at the main entrance of Elk Grove High School, with a stop at Dairy Queen along the way. FCEG will purchase Dilly Bars for all participants.

This ride, associated with 2026 Let's Ride, Illinois – an event organized by Ride Illinois – will begin at 3:30pm and wrap up around 5:00pm. Plan to arrive by 3:15pm to sign a waiver and for a quick bike check.

Participant Responsibilities:
1. Sign FCEG waiver at start of ride.
2. Wear a helmet.
3. Bring water, sunscreen, money, spare inner tube and a working bike.
4. Must be able to ride 6 miles
5. Have Fun!

Contact the ride leader Dave Simmons at 847-254-0873 or [email protected] with any questions.

Sunday, September 20 3:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Elk Grove High School
500 W Elk Grove Blvd,
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Pedal the Prairie Sunday, September 20The ride will begin and end at the Stewardson Lions Club Recreation Site. The ride...
09/14/2026

Pedal the Prairie Sunday, September 20

The ride will begin and end at the Stewardson Lions Club Recreation Site. The ride will be approximately 4 miles long as we tour through the village of Stewardson - which is located in Prairie Township. Refreshments will be served after the ride. There is no cost. Donations can be made to Stewardson Lions Club Eyeglass Fund or Ride Illinois.

Sunday, September 20 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM

Stewardson Lions Club Recreation Site
318-320 N. 2700 E Rd., Stewardson, IL 62463

Let's Ride to Bagels 2026! Sunday, September 20Come and join us for a ride from the new Kickapoo Trailhead at Weaver Par...
09/14/2026

Let's Ride to Bagels 2026! Sunday, September 20

Come and join us for a ride from the new Kickapoo Trailhead at Weaver Park to Good Judy's Bagels in SE Urbana. We will ride along the newly opened Baker's Lane, using mostly bike paths and bike lanes for the 8.7 mile ride. This is a family friendly ride so bring your kids, your pets, and/or your friends and join us for some fun!

Sunday, September 20 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Kickapoo Trailhead - Weaver Park
2205 E. Main Street, Urbana, IL 61802

Wheaton History Ride September 19"Discover what make Wheaton such a vibrant community 125 years ago. The tour will be le...
09/14/2026

Wheaton History Ride September 19

"Discover what make Wheaton such a vibrant community 125 years ago. The tour will be led by Bob Goldsborough, a longtime Wheaton resident, amateur historian, and current writer for the Chicago Tribune. He will guide participants on a leisurely 8-10 mile ride featuring significant local sites from the early 1900s. At each stop, he will share historical insights and commentary.

Open to cyclists of all levels and ages. Riders under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Bring your own bike and wear a helmet.

A digital waiver must be signed before the ride.

In case of rain, cancellation will be announced by 1 p.m. Sept. 19. Rain date: Oct. 3, 2 p.m.

https://www.wheaton.il.us/Calendar.aspx?EID=3759

Wheaton Library West Plaza
225 N. Cross St. Wheaton, IL 60187

 

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