Join us for a jaunt to Palos.  

Start Location:  Planet Fitness parking lot 83rd and Holland, a few blocks west of the Dan Ryan Expressway (near Lowes and Walmart)

Start Time:  10 am SHARP

Pace:  13-16 rolling average, end of ride average will be about 12-13 mph when including stops, etc.

Distance:  42 miles

Route:  http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4451739

Ride Leader:  Shawn A Conley 773-484-5543  sconley24@aol.com

This is a no drop ride, intended for those who are comfortable riding the casual pace posted above.  The route is on streets, so cyclists should be comfortable riding with other cyclists on the road.  We plan to stay together as a group.  On this ride, please bring water and/or a sports drink, a few $$ and/or credit/debit card, and something to eat (ie dried fruit, energy bar, etc.)  There will be a brief stop on the way out to Palos at about the 10 mile mark.  You will be able to purchase supplies at this stop, if you like.  There will be another rest stop at about the 23 mile mark.  Optional stop at about mile 30, if people's legs are a little tired.  

SHORTER OPTION

Start Location: The intersection of 103rd and Vincennes (On street parking is available on 102nd and Elizabeth)

Start Time: 10:20 am SHARP (The cyclists starting at Planet Fitness will ride down Vincennes.  We will briefly stop for others to join us, then proceed.  10:20 am is the departure time.  We will not wait for those who are not ready to depart at 10:20 am.)

Pace: 13-16 rolling average, end of ride average will be about 12-13 mph when including stops, etc.

Distance:  36 miles for this option 

Route:  http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4451739

Ride Leader:  Shawn A Conley 773-484-5543  sconley24@aol.com

This option cuts out the first 3 miles and the last 3 miles of the first option.  It is intended for those who are capable of riding the casual pace listed above, but prefer less than 40 miles.

HELMETS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL MAJOR TAYLOR CHICAGO RIDES! 

http://majortaylorchicago.com/ride-rules/