Chicagoland Beer Exploration Society
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Every member of the Society (CBES) should aspire to have a beer at every brewery or brewpub located in a day or two bicycle ride distance from Chicago (and, of course, within the city limits).
Naturally, preferable way of getting to is by bike, as for riding back . . . whatever is available, train, bus, horse and buggy, depending on amount of beverages consumed at the destination.
Routes on Ride with GPS, here.
On Facebook, here.
On Twitter, here.
Lists of breweries and brewpubs (and other beer things): on Facebook, and on Twitter.
Website: http://www.facebook.com/cbeeres
Location: Chicago and around
Members: 203
Latest Activity: Nov 3
Discussion Forum
Post your favorite local beers here! 15 Replies
Did you just try a local beer that you thought was exceptional? Post it here! Continue
Started by Rich S. Last reply by Boonji Dec 24, 2023.
Future rides 71 Replies
Please post suggestions, ideas and discuss 'em here.Continue
Tags: beer rides, brewery rides, future rides, CBES
Started by Serge Lubomudrov. Last reply by Brett Miller Apr 28, 2021.
Bikes, Bites and Brews - North Mayfair Festival 1 Reply
North Mayfair Improvement Association (NMIA) is pleased to announce “Bikes, Bites & Brews”, a neighborhood festival scheduled for Labor Day weekend, September 1 – 3, 2017. Fest-goers can look…Continue
Started by Matthew J. Robertson. Last reply by Serge Lubomudrov Jul 30, 2017.
Beer-, but non necessarily bike-related events 43 Replies
Post here a beer-related event you'd like to attend and invite others.Continue
Tags: beer events, events, beer
Started by Serge Lubomudrov. Last reply by Serge Lubomudrov Dec 11, 2014.
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Comment by bobweiser on May 5, 2016 at 4:40am
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according to serge's map: 51st ward, urban legend, emmett's, skeleton key, alter. pollyanna would make it 42 mi.
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is there beer in that direction? hinsdale, westmont, woodridge?
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this sat. rain > 40% from 10 am to 2 pm :-( i did have the idea of riding out to downers grove, a friend there is having people over starting at 6. let's see, 28 mi., i could leave @ 2 and still have time for a beer.
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Comment by DerferMark on May 5, 2016 at 3:41am
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Have other weekend plans but if anyone's interested and able, I'm leaving Uptown tomorrow Fri. ~1:30pm for a quick stop at Bulldog Brewing in Whiting, IN -50 mi. roundtrip. Back home by 6pm-ish.
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Comment by Dane G on May 5, 2016 at 3:31am
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Any plans to ride this Saturday(5/7)? I was planning on riding to Lake Bluff, but open to other rides.
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Comment by djm on May 4, 2016 at 5:26pm
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Milwaukee, anyone? Last southbound train departs Milwaukee at 7:35p. Advance reservations required for bikes, also desirable to get cheaper fares.
Walk-Up Checked Bike Service Offered Aboard the Hiawatha Service
Effective May 2, 2016
Amtrak and the Wisconsin and Illinois departments of transportation now offer Walk-up Checked Bike Service aboard the Hiawatha Service at the Chicago and Milwaukee stations for only $5.
Reservations Required
Bicycle reservations are required and travel documents for bikes must be presented to the conductor when boarding the train. Passengers can reserve space for their bikes by selecting "add bike" when they book their train travel on Amtrak.com, by calling 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245) and at Amtrak ticket offices. Passengers can also make reservations at the Chicago and Milwaukee QuikTrak ticketing kiosks. Bike reservations cannot be made through Amtrak mobile apps. Only one bike is permitted per person.
Passengers must complete a baggage ID tag and attach it to their bike. Passengers boarding at the Chicago and Milwaukee stations can obtain baggage ID tags at the ticket office. Passengers must present a photo ID when retrieving their bike.
Arrive Early
Passengers checking bikes must arrive 30 minutes prior to train departure to allow sufficient time to obtain their ticket and baggage tag, and to get their bike to the baggage car.
Eligible Bikes
Only standard size bikes will be permitted. Large seat/saddle bags must be removed from the bikes. These items can be carried on the train and will count as a carry-on item.
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Good thing, you would've had a horrible time. :-)
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Comment by Tominator on April 27, 2016 at 6:13am
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Three Floyd's ride Sunday, May 1. Leave 9:00 a.m. from the Clocktower.
https://www.reddit.com/r/chibike/comments/4g7wo3/reviving_an_old_ch...
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Wonder if they used your map Serge to get this going?
https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20160422/andersonville/check-out-mo...
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