Sunday Riding: Crank Revolution Bike Shop

MOUNTAIN, ROAD or TRAIL riding.

MEET AT CRANK REVOLUTION BIKE SHOP

* ROLL AT 9ish
* WEATHER PERMITTING
* MULTIPLE ROUTES MOUNTAIN, ROAD & TRAIL
* BRING A CHAIR (and something to share) FOR AFTER THE RIDE
* CAN'T MAKE THE RIDE? COME AND SOCIALIZE!

Sunday, I'll be leading a group mountain bike ride at Paul Douglas Forest Preserve in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. I will be riding the single track trails.

YOU DON'T HAVE TO MOUNTAIN BIKE!

Anyone is welcome to come out and ride the paved trail around the forest preserve or head out into Barrington Hills for some beautiful road miles.

Afterward, join us for socializing in the parking lot at the bike shop!

New to mountain biking? Join our MOUNTAIN BIKING BASICS CLINIC (This bike shop RENTS mountain bikes).

Here's a sample of the trails and roads that can be ridden:

Mountain Biking:
9 Mile Beginner Ride: PD West Side Route

16 Mile Intermediate Ride: Half East Full West

Paved Trail:
6 Mile Paved Out & Back (to Crabtree Nature Center)

7.7 Paved Trail Loop (Beginner - Intermediate)

Road and Trail:
7.2 Mile Road and Trail Loop (Beginner - Intermediate)

Road Routes:
14 Mile Road Route (Beginner - Intermediate)

20+ Mile Intermediate Ride (avoids Lake Cook Road)

30 Mile Road Ride (rest stop @ Starbucks Barrington)

Places to rent Mountain Bikes:

Crank Revolution, Hoffman Estates, Illinois (limited selection)

Main Street Bicycles, Carpentersville, Illinois (limited selection)

WHAT TO BRING:

Appropriate clothing for the forecasted weather.
Snacks and/or beverages for socializing after the ride.
A chair as we'll be hanging out in the parking lot.

If you are new to mountain biking or single track, please arrive early for a quick 15 - 20 minute Basic Skills Clinic. Please watch this video prior to Sunday's ride:

5 Basic Skills With Leigh Donovan | MTB Skills

A HELMET IS MANDATORY for this ride. Extra padding/protection is at the discretion of the rider. 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!

All riders participate and ride at their own risk. Meetup, Let's Ride and/or its organizers are not responsible for your safety or well being.