Come join CBES on an Autumn ride along the Des Plaines River Trail!
We'll meet at the Logan Square Monument for a 9AM departure. Head over to the Des Plaines River Trail and take that to Tighthead Brewing in Mundelein. There's no food at Tighthead so we'll either order delivery or pick something up on the way there.
From there options are either 3:10 or 5:10 Metra trains from Libertyville or ride another 9 miles to Lake Bluff Brewing. There are 4:21, 5:20, and 7:21 trains back to Chicago from Lake Bluff.
Distance to Tighthead is a bit over 40 miles via 2 potential routes:
Be aware that the Des Plaines River Trail is not paved. Surface fairly smooth and is mostly crushed gravel or limestone. Make sure you and your bike can handle the trail and the distance. This is a non supported ride so make sure you can handle any minor mechanical issues or flats on your bike.
Minimum average speed: 12mph
Bring: Bungee for Metra, Water, Snacks, Lock, Lights, and a Spare Tube
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Better to have some treads but 28 roadies would suffice. I rode this trail with Woo a few weeks ago and he was on 23 Armadillos.
Its doable on either and at the speed we'll be going, it won't matter.
file tredz for sho
That's possible too Jared. I'm kinda leaning toward riding all the way back to the city but we'll see.
I'm going to throw this out there but a third option would be to ride to Crystal Lake and try Crystal Lake brewing. I did that ride yesterday, though didn't actually go to CLB. I think it was about 15 miles, generally not too much fast traffic on most of the route. A few steep hills though west of the Fox River.
unfortunately won't be able to make it, committed to the 10th step
Cutting it close but glad you'll make it this time out!
I'm going, but I need to cut out a bit early to pick someone up at the airport at 5:00 pm.
It's my favorite trail!
If my belly's not too full I'd be down to ride Sheridan Rd or some other way back to the city.
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