Name: The Longest Day Trail Ride ~ Approx 20 Miles
Start: 2024-06-22T19:15:00-05:00
End: 2024-06-22T21:15:00-05:00

Our annual Longest Day ride, will happen on Saturday! So let's celebrate the extra daylight with a trail ride into the sunset, followed by a post ride brew and lively conversation!

We'll meet in the parking lot at Tighthead Brewing Company, then travel west through Mundelein and pickup the Millennium Trail. Once at Lakewood, we will take the Fort Hill Trail out to the Ray Lake loop. We will pause at the lake overlook on the Fort Hill trail to watch the setting sun, and of course, take a few photos. Then we head back to Tighthead to enjoy a beer or two in the Tap Room or out on the patio! You may also order food from local restaurants, or bring snacks if you so desire.

The part of Millenium Trail is GRAVEL - deep in spots - so 28 tires, a hybrid or mountain bike are highly recommended. The pace of this ride will be 12-13 mph, with HILLS; though this is a "no drop" ride, please be sure you are able to maintain this pace for an extended period of time.

To find Tighthead Brewery, take Division Street east. Division Street will dead-end in the Metra Train Station complex; Tighthead will be located on your right as you enter the complex, just after crossing Archer Avenue.

FRONT and REAR LIGHTS ARE REQUIRED on this ride! We will be riding back after dark, sometimes on the roads, so no lights - no riding!
as always, this ride is weather permitting.....

Suggested Items to Bring

* Front and Back Lights - REQUIRED
* Helmet - REQUIRED
* Spare Inner Tube
* Portable Air Pump / CO2 Cartridges
* Tire Levers
* Photo ID / Insurance card / emergency contact info
* Cash / Debit/Credit Card
* Two Water Bottles
* Sunglasses
* High Energy Snacks (PowerBars, Clif Bars, Trail Mix, etc)
* Cell Phone

Helmets required.
NO headphones / earbuds or cell phones while riding.
All cyclists bike at their own risk.

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The Longest Day Trail Ride ~ Approx 20 Miles

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