Recommended Rides
For those folks that plan to register for Rolling on the River, we recommend you look at these rides too!
Oswego Chamber of Commerce 4th Annual Organized Bike Ride - Sunday, July 27, 2008
The bike enthusiasts of Kendall County have expressed many times what wonderful bike routes we have in our community. Travel along the Fox River, on country lanes still not congested with heavy traffic, through forest preserves and parks where you can see nature at its best, and past gently rolling hillsides featuring some of the best farmland in the country. Join us for a great day in a great location.
Registration starts at 6:00 a.m. For the road ride of 25, 50, 75 or 100 miles. For the Family Ride, we are offering a 3 and 7 mile ride that begins between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. We expect all riders to finish their course by 4:30 p.m. All starts and finishes for the routes are at Mill Race Cyclery located at 26 Main Street in Downtown Oswego. http://www.oswegochamber.org/pages/bikeride.asp
Chase the Moon - Sunday July 27th, 2008
Join other bicyclists, members and friends of The Conservation Foundation on Saturday, July 26th, 2008 for the 2008 Chase the Moon Midnight Bike Ride. Put your pedals to work for conservation as you travel at your own pace under a star-filled sky. Nocturnal riders will have the opportunity to travel the typically limited access roads at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, or Fermilab, and enjoy a healthy breakfast at the end of their nighttime journey. Chase the Moon is a ride, not a race, and the length of the route is determined by the will of your legs! Dedicated bicycle enthusiasts will be able to ride a 25-mile route, while more recreational riders can shorten the route if desired. The Chase the Moon Midnight Bike Ride is presented by and all proceeds benefit The Conservation Foundation. http://www.chasethemoon.com/
CowaLUNGa 2008 Bike Tour - August 2-4, 2008
Early every August, several hundred cyclists begin the three-day CowaLUNGa bike tour to help raise funds for the Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago (RHAMC).
The tour begins at the Gurnee Mills Shopping Mall in Illinois and travels up into Wisconsin with overnight stops in William's Bay and Whitewater. Each day of the tour is about 60-70 miles of fun road cycling covering a total of 190 miles by the end of day three.
This event is not a race but a well supported leisurely ride on safe, scenic roads with limited traffic. There are plenty of rest stops along the way as well as a choice of indoor or outdoor accommodations each night. Fundraising dollars help the RHAMC in their continued fight against lung disease. CowaLUNGa Bike Tour has three different ride options – three days, two days, or just one. For more information about the event and Team CowaLUNGa or to register, visit www.cowalunga.com or contact Niki Bartosiak at (312) 628-0212 or niki@lungchicago.org.
Wright Ride - August 17, 2008
The Oak Park Cycle Club and the Oak Park Area Convention and Visitors Bureau invite you to come enjoy all the charm, beauty and architectural character of the western suburbs.
Wright Ride features picturesque 10, 25, 50 and 62 mile routes PLUS the Childrens' Wonder Mile sponsored by Wonder Works Children's Museum. The Wright Ride is named for Frank Lloyd Wright, who spent the first 20 years of his 70 year career building numerous homes that still stand in the community, including his own. He lived and worked in the area between 1889 and 1909. His earliest work can be found here, including the Winslow House in neighboring River Forest. Oak Park boasts many examples of the very first Prairie Style houses, as well as Wright's world-renowned Unity Temple, which was built between 1905-1908. http://www.oakparkcycleclub.org/wrightride/
20th Annual Boulevard Lakefront Tour - Sunday, September 7, 2008
Glimpse the grandeur of Chicago's Gilded Age in the elegant Prairie Avenue District
Pedal through historic Bronzeville, where thousands of African Americans, including Louis Armstrong and Ida B. Wells, settled during the Great Northern Migration.
Soak up the vibrant colors and aromas of the Garfield Park Conservatory
The Chicagoland Bicycle Federation's Boulevard Lakefront Tour 2008 takes you to these destinations along the City's Emerald Necklace - the extensive boulevard system that connects Chicago's beautiful parks and green space. Choose from a 15-, 35- or 62-mile route through the City. Enjoy the sparkling Lakefront as you ride with friends and family. Join us for a post-ride festival at the Midway Plaisance for food and entertainment.
Registration includes:
- Event T-shirt, picnic lunch and festival after the ride
- Volunteer support and five rest/water stops on the course
- Ride guide with points of interest along the route
Capital City Century
Come ride with the Springfield Bicycle Club in its premier event the Capital City Century. This year, which marks the events 36th anniversary. Riders can choose among well-marked routes of 12, 25, 40, 62 and 100 miles over flat to slightly rolling terrain. These distance options means the CCC can offer a great biking experience to all riders novice through the most experienced.
The event also features organized food stops, SAG coverage, and a post-event party with food, including a fish fry! If this will be your first century, the SBC will present you with a special certificate acknowledging your accomplishment. Visit the Springfield Bike Club website!
Lakeshore Century - The Calumet Crank Club - Sunday after Labor Day
This picturesque ride is the major fundraiser for our club, held the Sunday after Labor Day. Famous for its great food, friendly leaders, and super routes, the ride features routes of 25 to 100 miles with flat to rolling terrain along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Snacks and beverages at the rest stops and our traditional chili luncheon after the ride.
For the serious athlete or the family outing. This ride affords our Club the opportunity to donate a portion of the proceeds to organizations that promote bicycling and to other local non-profit agencies in our area. Visit the Lakeshore Century website!
Want to know about other rides?
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