Casual Saturday (Recreational Ride)

Welcome to Casual Saturday, our weekly lakefront ride to Hyde Park. Looking forward to seeing you! On Saturday 8/16/25, the Air & Water Show will have many more visitors at the lakefront, so we may choose to avoid those crowds and alter the route this Saturday and ride north from the Totem Pole.

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 $25/year) also covers insurance and club administrative costs.

RIDE DETAILS

• Time: 9 a.m. (arrive a few minutes ahead)
• Location: Addison St. and the Lakefront Trail (Kwa-Ma-Rolas / totem pole)
• Pace: 12-15 MPH average (moderate, 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.
• Route: south to Queen’s Landing in Grant Park (across Lake Shore Drive from Buckingham Fountain), continuing on to Hyde Park (generally for a Medici Bakery or smoothie stop), and back to Queen’s Landing, where riders break off as needed

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

1. Your bike (prepared for riding 20-30 miles)
2. A helmet (required)
3. Water bottle
4. Materials for fixing a flat (there’s usually someone who can help, but you’ll need to be prepared)
5. A snack (such as a power bar)
6. 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)
7. 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.