Busse Woods Elk Ride

[NOTE: This Father's Day ride replaces our normal ride to Ft.Sheridan this week]

We will meet at Winnemac Park for an on-time 8AM rollout so please arrive earlier. We meet in the park by the Damen parking lot entrance (N Damen Ave and W Winnemac Ave). Look for other happy and excited riders congregating on the sidewalk near the south end of the parking lot.

We will pedal out to Busse Woods and then ride most of the 8-mile loop there, stopping briefly to see the majestic elk if they choose to grace us with their presence! There will be a Starbucks coffee stop in Arlington Heights at mile 23 and a brief stop at Mitsuwa Japanese Market at mile 34. Expected pace 16-17mph average with rolling speeds a tad higher.

53 mile route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39663579

Since 1925, a small elk herd has inhabited a 17-acre enclosed pasture in Busse Woods. Originally, nine cows and one bull were delivered by train from Yellowstone National Park. The size of the herd has fluctuated over time and every 3-4 years new males are introduced to maintain genetic diversity. There are currently 4 elk at Busse Woods.

Ride will be cancelled/postponed if high chance of rain. It's no fun to ride in the rain and few things smell worse than wet elk.

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***Please note that any rider who is not a paid member of Windy City Cycling Club must complete and submit the following waiver at this link before riding: https://forms.gle/BfSfpE46z4MGNnLx9
To become a member (for only $25/year), click here and follow the prompts: https://wccc.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=60&club_id=770347&sl=875903113. The cost of an annual membership helps pay for club insurance and gives you access to other club perks and private events.

Paid memberships to the club also have access to the club account on RidewithGPS, which allows members to download any routes in the WCCC library with turn by turn directions. If you'd like a cue sheet for ride, please print and bring along the route.

Please check this event on the morning of the ride for any last-minute updates.

WHAT TO BRING:

1. ID
2. Your bike
3. A helmet (this is required)
4. Water bottle(s)
5. Materials to fix a flat (in the event of a flat tire, there will usually be someone who can help you, but it’s good to be prepared)
6. A snack or two (such as a power bar)
7. Money for coffee/food, public transport if you think you may need it

See http://www.windycitycyclingclub.com for more information about the club and to see our full member calendar.