First thread, here goes:
I'm Stephen, 27 and lover of road bikes and trips for only 3-4 years. The irony is I moved to Chicago 3ish years ago..
Commuting by bike in Chicago is many things: exciting, efficient, and encouraging. Biking wakes you up, saves you money, and propels you to tomorrow.
Then there's long-distance. Not racing nor training, but biking as travel. I've biked to Southwest Michigan and Southeast Wisconsin - both trips similar in distance and difficulty.
Anyone have a good 2 day/1 night group trip model they recommend?
Be easy,
Stephen
Northside, Chicago
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Stephen,
Are you looking for an organized/ supported ride, or looking to organize something yourself?
Are you thinking loaded touring or so-called "credit card touring."?
If you're thinking loaded touring, 60 miles is probably a reasonable max for one day. Some destinations within that range: Dunes state park in Indiana, Illinois Beach National Park in Zion . . .
Also look out for TC's Starved Rock ride in September:
http://starvedrockride.org/
Although it appears to be a 3-day event I think there's an easy 2-day option.
Take Metra to Joliet and bike the I&M Canal trail to Starved Rock and back. I think it's around 60 miles one way.
I & M Canal Trail is "groomed trail". Does this mean it would be road bike friendly?
mindfrieze said:Take Metra to Joliet and bike the I&M Canal trail to Starved Rock and back. I think it's around 60 miles one way.
Ya I'm looking to organize myself. That's been the routine with my group and just the overall attitude. Down the road, I'd like to design a ride and follow all steps towards stamping it as a feel-good ride with donations an a mission etc.
Thanks!
H3N3 said:Stephen,
Are you looking for an organized/ supported ride, or looking to organize something yourself?
Are you thinking loaded touring or so-called "credit card touring."?
If you're thinking loaded touring, 60 miles is probably a reasonable max for one day. Some destinations within that range: Dunes state park in Indiana, Illinois Beach National Park in Zion . . .
Also look out for TC's Starved Rock ride in September:
http://starvedrockride.org/
Although it appears to be a 3-day event I think there's an easy 2-day option.
Probably means crushed limestone. Can do on a road bike if you don't mind getting your frame chipped up.
Liz W. Durham said:I & M Canal Trail is "groomed trail". Does this mean it would be road bike friendly?
mindfrieze said:Take Metra to Joliet and bike the I&M Canal trail to Starved Rock and back. I think it's around 60 miles one way.
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