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A and B rides

The weekend A/B groups rides start Saturday and Sunday at 6–8 am, depending on the season. Times emailed on Thursdays. Meet at the Pickwick Theatre, 5 S Prospect Ave. In good weather, we do a 55-mile loop with a coffee stop in Lake Bluff, Libertyville or Long Grove. For the As, ride time is 3 to 3½ hours; expect shorter routes in cold weather.

A and B groups vary by speed, with the B group leaving a few minutes after the A. En route, we muster at Glencoe Beach and Fort Sheridan (Lake Bluff routes), or Commercial Ave in Northbrook and North Park in Lincolnshire (Libertyville routes). Typically, a few riders head home at these points, so those short on time will find company.

In poor weather, our default is a 1-hour "Costco loop" to Glenview (see Routes). 

Never splinter a group mid-ride. Instead, use a muster point to communicate your plan to separate to a different-paced subgroup.

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C ride

The weekend C ride is slower than the A/B groups but longer than the Monday Social Ride. We begin in spring at 22 miles and build up to routes of 30-ish miles, with occasional, optional longer days. No group riding experience needed! We emphasize safe roads, sticking together, and getting comfortable in groups and on streets. Drop bar, flat bar, e-bike... Lycra, cotton, wool... all are welcome. Routes often cross the North Branch trail, allowing a safe shortcut home should a rider so desire. Pickwick Theatre, Saturday about 7:30 am, or Sundays if required by weather. See the weekly email for exact times.

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Weekdays

Weekdays, a few riders depart the Pickwick promptly at 5:45 am for a Costco loop. Attendance varies; Wednesdays are most popular. Pace varies, too, but typically resembles the weekend "A" group. Drop ride. No leader or sweeper. A couple of riders work from home and do regular lunchtime rides, usually 17 to 30 miles at an "A" group pace.

Want morning company but need a different start time? Work at home but looking for a fast-paced lunchtime ride? Message us using the Contact Us page.

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Monday nights

Monday Social Rides depart summer evenings at 6:15 pm from Prospect Park, 733 N. Prospect Ave. A 1-hour loop into Glenview with two distance (12 or 16 miles) and speed options (14 or 18 mph). Newcomer? Start here! Rides end at Beer on the Wall on Main Street for those who wish to have a pint or just hang.

Rides run the Monday after Memorial Day to the Monday after Labor Day. Come September rides, bring front and rear lights.