About us
Anyone interested in bike riding is welcome to join this group. This group is for people age 40+ who love to ride, see the sites of Chicago and its suburbs, and socialize. We also do rides in Wisconsin, Iowa, and Indiana. Our group consists of casual, intermediate, and advanced cyclists. We currently host at least 3 rides every week. We have Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday after work rides and always have a Saturday ride. We also often do Sunday rides.
Worried about being too slow, or not experienced enough? We typically break our rides up into groups, with the fast riders going first, then medium speed riders, then the slower folks. We always have a "sweep" to make sure no one gets left behind.
Past rides included trips to the Botanic Gardens, the Bahai Temple, Navy Pier, Promontory Point, Northerly Island, plus exploring the Greenbay Trail, North Branch Trail, Great Western Trail, 606 Trail, Des Plains River Trail, and the North Shore Trail.
We also do muti-day rides like a Lake Geneva group tour, Ragbrai, and Pedal Across Wisconsin! For international bike rides, we've done France, the coast of Portugal, Italy's Tuscany, just finished biking through Vietnam, and will be doing a ride from Vienna to Budapest in June.
Want to learn more about bikes, equipment, and clothing- come to one of our rides. Bring any type of bike and we'll help you get the most from it! We will bike together on area trails and roads throughout Chicago and the suburbs at a casual to moderate pace (10-16 mph) for 15-50 miles at a time. We start out at a slower pace and shorter distances at the beginning of the year and increase the distance and pace as we get more riding in. We never leave anyone behind. Many rides include both beginner and intermediate riding options. Choose what's best for you.
By joining the Let's Ride meetup group you agree to all of the following:
- By attending (or RSVPing) to this event, you consent to the risks inherent in group cycling—including falls, collisions, road hazards, traffic, and weather—and agree to participate at your own risk. You are responsible for your own safety, equipment, and decisions while riding. All riders must wear a helmet and obey all traffic laws. By participating, you release Let's Ride and its organizers and ride leaders from any liability arising from participation.
2 Your profile must include at least your first name and a picture of YOU.
3. Helmets are required.
4. No head phones or music.
5. No guns or weapons of any kind may be carried or in your vehicle.
6. Bring the following on every ride- helmet, water, lock, cash, ID, emergency contact name & number, and insurance.
7. If you RSVP for a ride and can not come, please CANCEL your RSVP. Everyone has to wait for no shows! Ride leaders determine how long to wait for people who are late, typically no more than 10 minutes. If you have more than 2 no shows (without cancelling your RSVP) you will be removed from the group.
You should also bring the normal accouterments (ID, emergency contact name & number, and Insurance cards, spare inner tube, pump, etc.), proper attire based on the weather forecast, facemask, hand sanitizer, water, sunscreen, sunglasses, money for food and/or beverage, a bicycle lock and a good attitude!
Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lets.ride.40plus/
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Thirsty Thursday • Shorter and Slower
Hawthorn Woods Community Park, 5 Park View Ln, Hawthorn Woods, IL, US• READ THE FULL DESCRIPTION BEFORE JOINING THIS RIDE
• WEATHER PERMITTING
• 16-30 MILE ROAD RIDE: ZONE 2/3 • 12-13 PLUS MPH AVERAGE SPEED
• ONE REST STOP
• 30 - 45 MILE "FAST" OPTION AVAILABLE 15+ MPH AVG
• NO DROP - ADVANCED BEGINNER OR INTERMEDIATE RIDERS
• ROLL AT 5:30 PM
• FRONT & REAR LIGHTS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
• BRING A CHAIR FOR AFTER THE RIDEMEET at HAWTHORN WOODS COMMUNITY PARK
Join us for a 16 - 30 mile ride on the winding roads of Lake County! Distance will be determined based on attendees.
16 Mile "Slow" Route
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5533318425 Mile "Slow" Route
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55332523There is also a 30 - 45 mile, 15+ mph average, ride for those interested.
https://ridewithgps.com/clubs/14830-lake-county-cycling-collective-lc3/events
This event is cross-posted to Lake County Bicycle Group. Please only RSVP to a single event.
This is the FINAL NO DROP version of this ride. Beginning in June, while we won't outright leave someone behind, you will need to be able to "fend for yourself" on the course (navigation, repairs, etc.). Faster riders can ride off the front but they are on their own. We will regroup at major intersections (stoplights).
While no one will be dropped outright, you should be able to maintain a 12+ MPH AVERAGE speed.
If you invite and bring non-member guests, you are their ride leader. It's your responsibility to marshal your guests and stick with them.
If you are uncertain if you can maintain this speed over the course of the ride, please contact me to discuss your concerns.
Road, race, fitness and solid fork hybrid bikes are your best weapon of choice on this ride. We do not recommend any bikes which incorporate front, or rear, active suspension. Knobby tires are not your friend on this ride.
A HELMET IS MANDATORY for all Let's Ride bicycle rides. Also required, a working and properly maintained bicycle that will allow you to travel the distance and pace you have elected to ride.
As 'situational awareness' is critical to safe bicycling, EARBUDS, EARPHONES and LOUDSPEAKERS will NOT be ALLOWED on this ride.
You should also bring the normal accoutrement; (ID with Emergency Contact and insurance card(s), spare inner tube, pump, etc.), proper attire based on the weather forecast, water, sunscreen, sunglasses, money for food and/or beverage, a bicycle lock and a good attitude!
Feel free to contact me with any questions. Please make certain you have "email communication turned on" in your meetup account settings.
NOTE:
By attending (or RSVPing) to this event, you consent to the risks inherent in group cycling including falls, collisions, road hazards, traffic, and weather, and agree to participate at your own risk. You are responsible for your own safety, equipment, and decisions while riding. All riders must wear a helmet and obey all traffic laws. By participating, you release Let's Ride and its organizers and ride leaders from any liability arising from participation.Please update your RSVP if your plans change.
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