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On every other night of the year, the forest preserve closes at dusk, but on this bike ride, the fun starts at sunset. Groups of bicycle riders will be lead around the Busse Woods trail to experience all of the hoots, howls and beauty the forest preserve has to offer when the gates are closed to the public. After your bike ride, enjoy live music from The Dill Spears, refreshments, raffle prizes, bonfires, s’mores and more! Food for purchase will be available from Inches Tacos. All paid…See More

The Full Moon Ride departs Palatine Hills Golf Course for a leisurely 7-mile route. Along the trails, everyone is treated to an orange-glo moon, clouds permitting! Great way to end the season with our one and only famous night ride. Lights and helmets were required for everyone!    Casual Ride of the Palatine Trail and Palatine Bike routes, starting and ending at Palatine Hills Golf Course. Multiple ride leaders along this leisurely route.  Annual party following the ride including…See More

This is a fun ride during the festivities of the Palatine's Oktoberfest weekend in Palatine.Enjoy this FREE casual bike ride and cap off the day with lunch and a cool draft beer. Music and live bands will be in the tent as well as a raffle with items donated by many community members.Lots of fun for the whole family.  This is a fully supported ride with ride leaders for safety. Helmets required for ALL riders.Sorry we have canceled for the safety of all.…See More

Join us for our banner ride of the season. We offer four different distance options.   We tour the streets of Palatine to showcase the village's various bikeways.  This is a family friendly event that everyone can participate in as long as you have a bike and a helmet.  We leave from Town Square rain or shine (except if there is lightning).  Upon our return we have the Street Fest to supply of fun activities, food and beverages.Sorry we have canceled for the safety of all.…See More

Help us celebrate the Ribbon Cutting for the Palatine Trail at Harper on Tue, May 5 at 2:00 pm.  Also, say thank you to those that helped make this happen. After, if you would like, join us for a short bike ride around Harper's campus.  Approx 2 miles.More at: https://www.facebook.com/events/533983247472378/RSVP at:…See More

Lets go for a ride while the weather may be a bit Chilly. After the ride we will go have Chili at the Palatine Firefights Cook-Off at Durty Nellie's.if it's too chilly to ride, still join us and the Firefighters for Chili at 12:30p.See More

Hear from Bike Palatine Club members their stories of 2019 RAGBRAI (Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa).  For more info see https://www.bikepalatine.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=280102&module_id=372485 and https://www.facebook.com/events/545582469565406/.See More

Join us for a causal bike ride with Mayor Jim Schwantz, the Village Council, and other elected officials.   This is a family friendly event that everyone can participate in as long as you have a bike and wear a helmet. https://www.facebook.com/events/2201416563501649/See More