This event features a tour of the Waterford Precision Cycles factory (you'll need to arrive by 8:00 AM for that) a place where good old American made steel frame bikes are still made (albiet these are not bikes for the masses, but a bike built here could last you the rest of your life).

The ride(s) will have at least 3 touring style routes to choose from with queue sheets provided, with difficulty from easy to moderate/hard.  You can ride with a group or by yourself.   The organized rides push off at 9:00 AM.

See here for more details and the start location:

http://chicagocyclingclub.org/Home/ViewEvent/1709Water

Please confirm attendance to the ride contact listed here.

If you need automotive transport to Waterford, I'd give a shout out here and see if anyone can accomodate you.   My car only fits one more bike in addition to my own.

Plan on about 2 hours from downtown Chicago, more time if you are coming from a longer distance.