ANY ONE KNOW OF THE TOYS FOR TOTS BICYCLE RIDE ON DEC 14TH

ANY INFORMATION ON THE TOYS FOR TOTS BICYCLE RIDE WHERE IT STARTS AND ENDS DEC 14TH

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Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on November 20, 2012 at 10:11am

GEORGE! STOP SHOUTING! It's right there on the events calendar.

Permalink Reply by Donna Nitz on November 20, 2012 at 11:03am
It is the BEST event!
An Amling's Bicycle tradition in Niles.
Not to be missed!
Details on Amling's website also
:)
Permalink Reply by Andy J on November 26, 2013 at 7:29am

Anyone doing it this year? It's on 12/13 - looks like a hoot!

http://toyridechicago.com

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on November 26, 2013 at 9:54am

It is a lot of fun.  I am registered.

Niles police escort to the city limits and then Chicago Police take over.  Lots of horn honking and waving from people in cars and folks saying thank you, even though they have been stopped for a fairly long line of bicycles.

Breakfast at Mystic Celt was really good, and quite welcome after having started out at about 5:30 in the morning to get out to Amlings.  No, I did not bike.  I made my husband get up and take me so I could then just ride home from Mystic Celt. :-)

Last year was relatively mild and no snow. With the crazy weather so far, who knows what December 13 might bring.

Permalink Reply by Bob on November 26, 2013 at 3:42pm

i have done it about four times off and on. it really is a festive ride/parade! i guess they are short on trailers this year, so if anyone has a burleyesque trailer that they could borrow,,,,drop them a line at site             .

Permalink Reply by Andy J on November 27, 2013 at 1:54am

I'm signed up! How long has it run in past years?

Trying to plan for the rest of the day...

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on November 27, 2013 at 2:47am

I don't remember exactly, but I know I was home before noon. I rode home from Mystic Celt to Wicker Park, so not very far.

Permalink Reply by David Barish on November 27, 2013 at 8:32am

The ride leaves Amlings Cyclery in Niles at 630 am and goes and a somewhat glacial pace to Mystic Celt. This is less than 10 miles and takes about an hour.  By 830-845 the eating and talking are done and its time to resume your day. If you drove to Amlings you have to ride back. Otherwise, you start your day from Mystic Celt whether that's going to work, going home or finding the next  place for a Guiness. Its a blast and well worth doing. I cannot ride this year as I have to be in the burbs in a tie by 9 am. I will help Joe in the shop and then get in a car heading west when everybody else is heading into the city on their bikes. Don't forget to bring at least one unwrapped toy.

Permalink Reply by Kara on November 27, 2013 at 9:33am

I did it last year and it was super fun!

Permalink Reply by Josh.E on December 5, 2013 at 5:57pm

I signed up to do it but now besides either A) riding there from the loop or B) taking blue line to jefferson park then riding from there does anybody else know a better way of getting there?

Permalink Reply by Michael A on December 5, 2013 at 6:30pm

I missed last yr due to my knee, but I plan on going this year again. I usually bring my own trailer 

Permalink Reply by Duppie on December 6, 2013 at 3:09am

Take the Milwaukee District North Metra to Morton Grove. Probably your fastest option.

Josh.E said:

I signed up to do it but now besides either A) riding there from the loop or B) taking blue line to jefferson park then riding from there does anybody else know a better way of getting there?

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