Join us for a recumbent ride along the lower half Chicago Lakefront Trail. Please park in Jackson Park at the parking lot at 6308 E Hayes Dr, Chicago, IL 60649 (east of LSD, right next to 63rd St beachhouse). It is metered parking.

👉👉👉 UPDATE: We’ll meet at the park adjacent to the parking lot with views of Lake Michigan, and start with freshly brewed coffee before the ride at 9am. We’ll bring everything needed to make coffee including our camp coffee making paraphernalia (you can bring yours too if you’d like). So bring your mug, and perhaps something edible to share if you’d like.

The ride will start at 10 am after coffee

We’ll head west through Jackson Park with a stop at the Japanese Garden about a mile in. Bikes are not allowed inside the garden, but will will take a a quick stroll because it’s a must-see.

After this detour, we’ll rejoin the Lakefront Path, snake around Promontory Point, and then head north to Solidarity Drive, and make a loop around Northerly Island, where —weather permitting— we’ll stop for photos and conversation (bring a snack if you’re still hungry after our coffee extravaganza 🙂).

Highlights:

Japanese garden is a gem, as the The Point. The whole lakefront is a highlight, but viewing the Chicago skyline from Northerly Island perspective, and riding through the beautifully naturalized sections of the trail is a real treat.

Other Details:

• Riding distance about 20-22 miles. End time approximate.

• Facilities available trailside.

• Ride at your own risk.

What to bring:

• Your recumbent bike or trike

• Coffee mug. We’ll bring everything needed to make coffee including our camp coffee making paraphernalia (you can bring yours too if you’d like). You can also bring something edible to share if you’d like.

• Sandwich or snack and a beverage for mid-ride stop.

Weather:

• We’ll ride in any weather, except steady downpour. Notification, if necessary, will be sent by 6pm Saturday, April 25.

Registration is recommended for this event: