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Best Places for Route Discovery
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Hey All,I'm looking for some advice on "discovering" new routes and such. When I'm planning a new route, I typically spend some time on Google Maps Streetview, and I cross reference to Garmin's…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by David P. Apr 6, 2022.
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"What Doug said. Once I rode to Calumet Fisheries after work with a friend, a route I had done lots of times. She was leading that ride and took us to a couple of places that I had never been. They were barely off my standard route, but were all-new…"
"The street.Go ride around when you don't have a schedule and check out streets, trails, paths and alleys that look like they might be nice riding.The only way to find the gems is to ride them."
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Best Places for Route Discovery
Hey All,I'm looking for some advice on "discovering" new routes and such. When I'm planning a new route, I typically spend some time on Google Maps Streetview, and I cross reference to Garmin's Popularity Layer. I'm a seasoned city cyclist, but I have my limits on the more wide open roads as I get out of the city. I tend to gravitate to trails, but there's only so many options within reach.Question: what are the best resources out there for finding new routes? I know there's paid options out…See More
Chicagoland Beer Exploration Society
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,…See More
"And 103rd isn't much better for the comparable segment. I'm looking forward the Big Marsh Connection Project that will hopefully give us some safe, quicker alternatives. I usually take Doty to Stony to 122nd to 126th and out over towards…"
"South of 105th Until the End its completely clear of snow/slush. Minimal detritus, normal trail riding attention necessary. "
Friends of the Major Taylor Trail
Goal: to maintain good trail conditions, plan for future improvement, and promote healthy activity on the Major Taylor Trail. P.O. Box 43345, Chicago, IL 60643See More
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