We’ll ride on the Des Plaines River Trail from Independence Grove in Libertyville to Half Day Forest Preserve for a total distance of about 23 miles, with the scenic loop around the lake at IG, and a ride finale at the Beer Garden for those who wish to join.
The trail is unpaved, but consists of smooth crushed gravel and dirt. It’s well maintained and very wooded in sections so there will be leaves, acorns and other droppings from trees and greenery in some areas. The trail is not striped or divided into two way traffic. On a Sunday there will be a fair amount of cyclists and pedestrian traffic. Possibly a person or two on horseback.
Details:
Sunday, October 12 we’ll meet at Independence Grove parking area ($6 entrance fee for non-lake county residents) 16400 Buckley Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048 (see map) at 9:45 am for a 10 am departure.
Riding distance about 23 miles. End time approximate.
Facilities available trailside.
Ride at your own risk.
What to bring:
Your recumbent bike or trike
Funds for refreshments if you decide to join us at the Beer Garden after the ride.
Snack/Water
Sunscreen
Ride Guidelines:
These rides are somewhat exploratory in nature. We have not pre-ridden all of the trails, and while we are on the lookout for announced trail closures and obstructions, there can a bit of guesswork involved. Sometimes, we rely on other riders who are more familiar with the trails for guidance. Please maintain the spirit of curiosity and open-mindedness about last-minute route tweaks.
These are NO-DROP rides. We ride with participants with widely differing abilities, and it is our goal to keep a cohesive group. We will stop periodically throughout the ride to allow everyone to catch up. If you need to make an unplanned stop, the group will wait for you at the next rest stop.
If you prefer a faster pace, please let us know at the start of the ride that you will be going ahead without us.Please observe trail etiquette by staying in the right lane except when it is safe to pass.
Ride at your own risk
Weather:
We’ll ride in any weather, except steady downpour. Notification, if necessary, will be sent by 6pm Saturday, Oct. 11.
Registration is recommended for this event: