Name: Spooky Spokes Ride! 👻
Start: 2024-10-26T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-10-26T20:00:00-05:00

Come on out in your creepiest Halloween costume and join us as we ride the Des Plaines River Trail and make a stop at the Devil's Gate, one of the ten creepiest abandoned places in Illinois!
(https://mysteriousheartland.com/top-10/top-10-creepiest-abandoned-places-in-illinois/)

This year, we are going back to the craft beer garden at Independence Grove! We will meet in **parking lot E**, take a few pictures and then start the ride. The ride will head north on the DPRT for approximately 6-7+ miles, turn around and then ride to the Devil's Gate. From there, the ride returns to the beer garden for beverages, snacks and the costume contest where prizes will be awarded! All this while enjoying fire pits, s'more kits and snacks for purchase and craft beers from around Lake County. NA options also available. Besides the fire pits, they also have patio heaters to take the chill out of the night air.
Feel free to bring any snacks to share afterwards.
Costumes are not required but are strongly encouraged! We will award prizes for Best Costumes! Please be safe, avoiding any accessories which may obstruct your view or get caught in your chain or wheels.

Proposed route:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41276366

NOTE: you MUST be comfortable riding after dark on gravel trails! You **MUST have front and back lights!**

Don't miss out on this fun filled night!

Arrive with enough time to set up and be ready to roll by 5:00

**FRONT AND BACK LIGHTS REQUIRED**
Don't forget to decorate your bikes!

**Suggested Items to Bring**

* Front and Back Lights - REQUIRED FOR THIS RIDE
* Helmet
* Spare Inner Tube
* Portable Air Pump / CO2 Cartridges
* Tire Levers
* Photo ID / Emergency Contact / Medical Insurance Card
* Cash / Debit/Credit Card
* Water Bottles
* High Energy Snacks (PowerBars, Clif Bars, Trail Mix, etc)
* Cell Phone

HELMETS & LIGHTS REQUIRED for this ride!

For everyone's safety, please refrain from wearing headphones / earbuds and utilizing a cell phone while riding.

..........................All cyclists bike at their own risk.........................

NON-RIDERS WELCOME!!!! Have a spouse or friend that doesn't ride?? Bring them with and they can do the around the lake walk while you ride!

*Don't forget to donate to keep this group going!*

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