Unofficial CCC New Year's Day "Weather Be Damned" Ride

Start the new year off on the right pedal with this unofficial Chicago Cycling Club New Year’s Day ride. Neither snow nor sleet nor ice nor wind nor hangovers will prevent an intrepid group of cyclists from riding on the first day of 2023. Embark on an 8-mile cycling odyssey that includes the obligatory brunch/lunch stop at a restaurant (Cultivate) in a great Chicago neighborhood (Ravenswood).

Meet between 10:30 and 11 at Intelligentsia Broadway to warm up and caffeinate. We will return to this area for those who want to end there. The Red and Brown Lines at Belmont and the 36 Broadway and Divvy at Broadway & Barry are just minutes away. So easy to get to!

The scenic route -- up the lakefront -- from Intelligentsia to Cultivate is 8 miles. If you just want to meet us for lunch, we plan to arrive at 4710 N Ravenswood Ave around 12:30.

Cultivate by Forbidden Root is a pub and botanical inspired brewery that serves elevated bar food from Chef Carlos Cruz as well as their own plant-infused ales and other complex beers. Their second Chicago location will be serving some of their beer utilizing a 20 barrel wood foeder to create some beautiful food friendly beer to pour along side with some of their established brewpub favorites.

Chicago's covid risk level is back up to Medium. Stay up to date with vaccines. Wear a mask in indoor public settings where vaccine status is not known. Get tested if you have symptoms. Follow all isolation and quarantine guidance, including wearing a mask. If you are at high risk for severe illness, talk to your healthcare provider about whether you need to wear a mask and take other precautions.

Snuggle up in your winter riding gear and come on out! Please bring a lock, money for lunch, and a helmet.