Casual Saturday (Recreational Ride)
Details
Welcome to Casual Saturday, our weekly lakefront ride to Hyde Park. Looking forward to seeing you!
WAIVER & MEMBERSHIP
Anyone who’s not a paid member of Windy City Cycling Club must complete and submit a Liability Waiver before riding. Joining WCCC gives you access to member events and additional perks. The membership fee (only $35/year) also covers insurance and club administrative costs.
RIDE DETAILS
- Time: 9 a.m. (arrive a few minutes ahead)
- Route:
- South to Queen’s Landing in Grant Park (across Lake Shore Drive from Buckingham Fountain),
- ***shorter option: meet the group at Queen's Landing @9:30 a.m.
- Continuing on to Hyde Park (generally for a Medici Bakery or smoothie stop),
- Back to Queen’s Landing, where riders break off as needed
- Location: Addison St. and the Lakefront Trail (Kwa-Ma-Rolas / totem pole)
- Pace: Can very from Easy (10-12 mph) to Moderate (13-14 mph) , depending on the Lakefront Trail traffic.
- Length: ~26 miles (full route)
- Description: This is a social ride. All are welcome and inviting friends is encouraged. Come ready to make new connections! Feel free to enjoy the full route or join the group at Queen’s Landing (~9:30 a.m.) for a shorter option.
LAST MINUTE UPDATES
Check this event on the morning of the ride. If weather conditions are poor or there’s not a ride host available, it may be canceled or changed.
WHAT TO BRING
- Your bike (prepared for riding 20-30 miles)
- A helmet (required)
- Water bottle
- Materials for fixing a flat (there’s usually someone who can help, but you’ll need to be prepared)
- A snack (such as a power bar)
- Money for a bakery/smoothie stop (and for public transit, a convenient way to get back if you’re tired or your bike has malfunctioned)
- Bike lock (optional – there’s usually someone to watch bikes while you grab a snack)
For club information and our full events calendar, visit windycitycyclingclub.com.