We’ll ride on the Thorn Creek Trail starting near its north-eastern end at North Creek Meadow, to Sauk Lake Loop near the southern end, and back. The trail winds through woodland, meadows and south suburban towns, with traffic signals at the major street crossings.

Details:

• Sunday, September 14 we’ll meet at the north end of North Creek Meadow parking area off Glenwood-Lansing Rd. west of Torrence Ave. in Chicago Heights (see map) at 9:45 am for a 10 am departure. We’ll make stops for refreshments and bathroom breaks.

• Riding distance about 23 miles. End time approximate.

• Facilities available trailside.

• Ride at your own risk.

What to bring:

• Your recumbent bike or trike

• 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, Sept. 13.

Registration is recommended for this event: