Hi community!
I recently learned to ride a bike and I am hooked. I am looking for clubs/groups/individuals with whom to ride. I live in Uptown and frequently ride the lakepath. I'd like to get on the roads a little more but need to practice and build some confidence. Would be great to ride with more experienced riders.
Are there group rides around Chicago that are beginner friendly and accessible for someone without a car? I am 31 and pretty fit but the avg speeds on some of the group rides seem a little higher than I can hit on my flat bar commuter bike.
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Hasnat,
I can't give a helpful response to your questions, but I wanted to say congratulation on learning to ride!
http://chicagocriticalmass.org/about
The Chicago Critical Mass ride. The last Friday of every month. Meet downtown at Daley Plaze by the Picasso. The ride leaves shortly after 6 PM.
Thousand in the summer, fewer in the winter.
Young, old, kids, families. Explore all parts of the city, and feel safe since you're in a large group.
Hasnat - Congratulations on learning to ride!
The Chicago Cycling Club offers many group rides (although there is only one upcoming ride listed right now) - including some fun neighborhood and landmark tours that I've done. Here is a link to the website:
http://chicagocyclingclub.org/Home
Also, I believe some bike shops offer group rides - I'm sorry I don't have and specific suggestions.
I wish you lifelong enjoyment of riding!
Ken
Check out the calendar here, Chicago cycling club, critical mass (all already mentioned). That's a good start!
Check out the Evanston Bike Club. Weekend rides start at Panera Bread, Wilmette. All ride captains are there, you decide which group and pace you want and go with that group. Nice people, good rides, lots of fun.
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