Name: TU 5/14 Lemont Bike Ride, (Butt Break-in Ride) 17/20/26 miles on Paved Trails
Start: 2024-05-14T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-05-14T10:20:00-05:00

HELMETS are required to ride with this meetup group.

The ride will be an approximate 17 mile ride. We will meet and be ready to ride at 9am. The paths are paved so any type bike will work. This is a beautiful tree lined trail with views of the I & M Canal in some areas. We will ride NE to the Columbia Woods Forest Preserve and back. There is a porta-potty in Columbia Woods , but nothing at the meet spot.

Since it will be most people's first or second ride, we will keep the pace between 12-14mph. Please assess your ability to keep up with group before you sign up. Faster rides are welcome, but you will need to know the trail (easy w/o many turns). Also, please make sure your bike is in good condition and tires inflated before the ride.

Depending on trail conditions and how I feel, I may continue after stopping at 17 miles to say goodbye to those riding only 17. Other choices are 20 miles (follow trail to under I-355) or 26 miles (continue on trail past I-355 until you reach an old bridge you ride across at 135th St in Romeoville). Most likely some of the other riders will be doing these distances, even if I decide not to ride them.

The address above will lead you to Liberty Propane which is where parking is allowed anywhere in the gravel along the roadway. Do not park before turning left on Canal Bank and going under the bridge.

Lemont Road is the first exit East of I-355 on I-55. From I-55 take Lemont Road South 2.1 miles to just past Bluff Road to what is called Old Lemont Road, turn Right and follow it around to the T intersection. Then turn left on Canal Bank Rd. to go under the bridge. If you go over the big bridge to downtown Lemont you have gone too far.

Trail Map: [https://fpdcc.com/downloads/maps/trails/english/FPCC-Centennial-I-and-M-Trails-08.pdf](https://fpdcc.com/downloads/maps/trails/english/FPCC-Centennial-I-and-M-Trails-08.pdf)

We will be parking near the "?" at mile marker 8 on this map. We will ride NE to mile marker 0 and then ride into Columbia Woods Forest Preserve. We will do a quick stop for people to catch up or use the porta-potty and then ride the trail back to the cars.

Waiver of Liability: Hiking, Biking and Paddling a small watercraft are inherently dangerous activities. This group, its organizers, assistant organizers, and event organizers will not be held responsible for any injuries or accidents that may occur carpooling to and from an event or for any injuries or accidents before, during, and after group events. If you sign up and join us on an event you are acknowledging that you freely and voluntarily assume all risks of injuries and damages and agree to participate in the event/outing.

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