Come and enjoy a no pressure cruise along Chicago's picturesque Lake front. This ride is for those who enjoy riding for riding's sake. This ride is not too far, and not too fast.
Date: Thursday evenings throughout the riding season
Departure Time: 6:00 pm SHARP
End Time: about 8:00 pm
Start Location: La Rabida Children's Hospital, 6501 S Promonotary Dr, Chicago, IL 60649
Distance: 25 miles
Average Speed: 12-13mph We typically have enough riders to split into different groups to accommodate for a variety of abilities.
Drop/No Drop: Absolutely a NO DROP ride - no one rides alone.
Ride Leaders: Maddy B (773) 297-9010 Maddyyb1@sbcglobal.net
Route and Description of the ride: A short cruise along Chicago's beautiful Lake Front. The ride will head north from La Rabida to Chicago's Best Hotdog at the Lake (Randolph and the Lake front). This group will take a short break, then return.
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL MAJOR TAYLOR CHICAGO RIDES!
http://majortaylorchicago.com/ride-rules/
WHAT TO BRING TO AN MTC3 RIDE:
Part of being a good cyclist is having the tools and accessories necessary to be self-sufficient, safe, and ready to ride. Below is a general list of items to bring and a to-do list to be ready for an MTC3 ride.
Gear Bag: buy a gear bag (saddle bag is recommended) and stock it with the basics – extra tube,tire tools, a small multi-tool, and either a mini-pump or a CO2 cartridge set.
Hydration/Food: Remember to bring water/sports drink and maybe an energy snack (bar, gel, banana, etc).
Tire Pressure: pump your tires up before coming to the ride, or bring a floor pump that you can use in the parking lot before the ride. If you need help, MTC3 ride leaders will be there to help you learn.
Your bike: Give it a quick inspection. Spin the wheels to make sure they aren’t rubbing. Do the gears shift accurately and easily? Does everything seem to be in order? This is called an ABC check. (Air, Brakes, and Chain)