Advice on a path from Pilsen to Cary, IL

So far my longest trip has been 36 miles, but I'd like to work my way up to a century sometime by the end of the summer.  In a few weeks I would like to head up to Cary, IL.  I have family there so it is an easy place to crash and eat for the night.  And if I'm exhausted the next day, I can take a Metra back to the city.

Any comments on the suggested Google route here: http://bit.ly/cgL8SP ?

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Permalink Reply by millenial removing Bernie tattoo on May 19, 2010 at 10:22am
I've ridden the first 50 miles of that route and its perfectly good for that stretch. As for the last ten miles, I don't think you even have much of a choice except that route (that's suburban planning for you).

And alternate route would be to take the IPP/Great Western Trail to the Fox River Trail, which will get you to Crystal Lake, then get to Cary from there somehow.
Permalink Reply by Joel on May 19, 2010 at 10:39am
Thanks. I figured the first 50 were good, but the last 10 are less certain. Maybe someone will know the area up there better -- I've only driven/Metra before and it is a completely different route.

I'll check out Google Street View and at least see if one potential path has more shoulder space or something. For some reason the IPP/Great Western Trail looked much less appealing.
Permalink Reply by Bryan D on May 19, 2010 at 10:48am
I think going in through Island lake is your best bet.

I'm from Cary too and thinking about doing a ride out there later this summer, so maybe use Map My Ride or something to document what you end up doing. Good luck!
Permalink Reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on May 20, 2010 at 5:19am
I don't know the western area too well (roads after Millennium Trail) but it looks like you're on them for a short enough distance for it to be pretty safe.

And the Millennium Trail looks awesome.

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