RIDE 1  South by Northwest

Start time: 8:00 am

Portage Grounds, 5501 W Irving Park Rd.

10 - 12 mph, 12 miles

Join Alice and Duane for a traditional paced Bike 45 ride.  We'll leave from Portage Grounds promptly at 8:00 and venture north through Forest Glen, the Northbranch Trail, Norwood Park, returning to Portage Grounds where you can refuel to tackle the day ahead!  As always, helmets are strongly encouraged.

RIDE 2  North by Northwest

Start time: 10:00 am

Portage Grounds, 5501 W Irving Park Rd

12 - 14 mph, 26 miles

Join Alice and Duane for a speedier, longer Bike 45 ride.  We'll leave from Portage Grounds promptly at 10:00 and meander our way through Park Ridge, Morton Grove and the Village of Golf to Northfield for lunch.  Lunch options will consist of Penny's Noodles, pizza by the slice, UDawg or Subway.  Our return route will take us through Wilmette and Skokie back into Chicago.  Bring a lock and money for lunch.  Helmets are strongly encouraged.  

Please feel free to stop me a line if you have any questions!  Hope to see you for one (or both) rides on Saturday!