Calling all the fatbike owners - let's celebrate! 

This is first time when Chicago Bikepackers will organize a group ride to celebrate Global Fat Bike Day. Let's kick off this annual celebration by riding together the I&M Canal Trail from Ottawa,IL to Starved Rock S.P. and back.

We will meet and depart from Washington Park in Ottawa,IL (see map in discussion). From there group will head onto I&M Canal. We will ride to Buffalo Rock State Park, where you will experience beautiful views of the area. 
From there we will pass through Utica and cross the bridge over Illinois River to enter Starved Rock State Park. Our turn around destination will be at the Visitor Center. There everyone will have some time on their own followed by group pictures. 
From Starved Rock we will head back to I&M Canal and back to Ottawa.
Total mileage: ~25 miles (round trip) / easy, recreational pace.
For thirsty and hungry ones - our celebration will continue at Tangled Roots Brewing Company. Place offers great food and even better beer. Check it out: http://tangledrootsbrewingco.com/

How to get to Washington Park in Ottawa:
Follow I-55 South to I-80. Exit onto I-80 West. Follow I-80 until exit 90 (Columbus St.). After passing US-6 in downtown Ottawa, Columbus St. will change into LaSalle St. Washington Park is on the corner of LaSalle St, and West LaFayette St. 
Tangled Roots Brewing Co. is 2 blocks from there.

Don't have a fatbike? Contact local bike shop and maybe they will have one for rent. I know Zion Cyclery in Zion and Main Street Bicycles in Carpentersville offer fatbike rentals.If you know some other shops within Chicagoland than please, share it in Facebook comments/discussion.