Chicago Cycling

𝗗𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

The Forest Preserve District of Cook County are looking to rehabilitate the bike, pedestrian and equestrian bridge over Lake Cook Road.

🚲 This bridge is a vital connection for the Des Plaines River Trail, ensuring a safe crossing for trail users. The two agencies are seeking state funding to help make these repairs a reality.

📝 Your valuable feedback on a brief survey will help demonstrate community support and strengthen the funding application. 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 𝗯𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟵 𝗮𝘁 surveymonkey.com/r/LakeCookBikePedBridge

New Trail at Big Marsh!

Work will soon get underway in Portage Park on a new network of bike lanes and neighborhood greenways that have long been sought for the neighborhood.

The Chicago Department of Transportation has been working to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety in the neighborhood for years. In February, CDOT announced the Portage Park Neighborhood Bike Network, which proposed bringing painted lanes and traffic-calming measures to several local streets.

Network Of Bike Lanes Coming To Portage Park With Work Starting This Fall Part of the Portage Park Neighborhood Bike Network, the new lanes and neighborhood greenways will start being installed this fall.

Tour de Milk Saturday September 26

Welcome to Tour de Milk 2026! This year's race will be a group start at 9:00 am and will be timed with trophies awarded to the category winners. All registered participants will also be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a Felt Broam 40 gravel bike from Wheel Fast Bicycle Company. Tour de Milk proceeds benefit Carlinville Area Food Pantry and Carlinville Winning Communities N.F.P.

Race Details:

17, 33, or 66 mile route options (full route files will be posted soon)
SAG (support and gear) provided
Four rest stops with food and water
Race day check-in begins at 7:30 am

All routes are completely paved; however, please be aware that the quality and type of pavement may vary. Some roads may be chip and sealed and may also have agricultural equipment on them.

Please make sure your bike is in good working order with this basic bike check video from the folks at the League of American Bicyclists. While SAG will be provided, it is recommended that each rider carry the necessary tools and supplies for common mechanical issues, such as fixing flat tires.

Race start/parking location:

5 Carlinville Plaza,
Carlinville, IL 62626

Register: https://www.bikereg.com/tourdemilk

Jeremy Behnken started Recycled Cycling Bike Shop with one goal in mind: to build a community-focused bicycle shop where everyone feels welcome. What began as a small idea in 2020 quickly grew into a trusted hub for riders across Warrenville, DuPage County and beyond. Driven by a passion for bicycles, restoration work, and helping people, Jeremy has shaped Recycled Cycling into more than a shop—it’s a place where neighbors connect, families ride together, and kindness is part of the culture. Today, Jeremy continues to lead the shop with the same values he started with: honesty, community, and a genuine love for getting people on bikes.

28W571 Batavia Rd,
Warrenville, IL, 60555
+1 630-251-0314

https://www.recycledcycling.com

Apple Cider Century Sunday September 27

Apple Cider Century (ACC) is an annual one-day 15, 25, 50, 75, or 100-mile bicycle tour of the orchards, forests, and wine country in and around Three Oaks, Michigan. The ACC is a recreational and social tour for bicyclists, enjoyed by amateur to professional cyclists.

https://www.applecidercentury.com/register

Lakeshore Harvest Ride September 19

Rider 🚴 Insider: ”Hey! Chicago—the Lakeshore Harvest Ride is coming! And right now you can SAVE $10 off the $70 Walkup registration fee. Teams of 3 to 10 Riders SAVE $15 per person. 🚴‍♀️ HURRY, THIS OFFER MUST END SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 AT MIDNIGHT.”
🚴 REGISTER NOW! bikereg.com/lhride
🚴 Discover NEW BIKE ROUTES lhride.com/bike-routes
🚴‍♀️ Explore NEW TOUR STOPS lhride.com/tour-stops
🚴‍♀️ LEARN MORE lhride.com
The 15th annual Lakeshore Harvest Ride is brought to you by Friends of the Blue Star Trail. Want to learn more about Friends of the Blue Star Trail? Visit fotbst.org

What a terrible tragedy. May he rest in peace. 🙏

The 8th stage of the Volta a Portugal has been suspended due to the death of NSN Cycling Team cyclist Finlay Tarling. He was the younger brother of Welsh cyclist Josh Tarling May he rest in peace. 🙏

North Shore Century September 20

Register at https://www.northshorecentury.org/north-shore-century.html

The Hope Echoes on the River Charity Bike Ride takes place on Sunday, August 30, 2026, starting and ending at the Kane County Courthouse in downtown Geneva, IL (100 S. 3rd St.). The event features scenic 10-, 35-, and 65-mile routes through the Fox River Valley, with all proceeds benefiting CASA Kane County to advocate for children in the foster care system.

Register here:

Hope Echoes on the River Charity Bike Ride The Hope Echoes on the River Charity Bike Ride is on Sunday August 30, 2026. It includes the following events: 10 Mile Ride, 35 Mile Ride, and 65 Mile Ride.