What we’re about
Anyone interested in bike riding is welcome to join this group. This group is for people age 40+ who love to ride, see the sites of Chicago and its suburbs, and socialize. We also do rides in Wisconsin, Iowa, and Indiana. Our group consists of casual, intermediate, and advanced cyclists. We currently host at least 3 rides every week. We have Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday after work rides and always have a Saturday ride. We also often do Sunday rides.
Worried about being too slow, or not experienced enough? We usually break our rides up into groups, with the fast riders going first, then medium speed riders, then the slower folks.
Past rides included trips to the Botanic Gardens, the Bahai Temple, Navy Pier, Promontory Point, Northerly Island, plus exploring the Greenbay Trail, North Branch Trail, Great Western Trail, 606 Trail, Des Plains River Trail, and the North Shore Trail. We also do muti-day rides like a Lake Geneva group tour, Ragbrai, and Pedal Across Wisconsin!
Want to learn more about bikes, equipment, and clothing- come to one of our rides. Bring any type of bike and we'll help you get the most from it! We will bike together on area trails and roads throughout Chicago and the suburbs at a casual to moderate pace (10-16 mph) for 15-50 miles at a time. We start out at a slower pace and shorter distances at the beginning of the year and increase the distance and pace as we get more riding in. We never leave anyone behind. Many rides include both beginner and intermediate riding options. Choose what's best for you.
This coming year some of our riders are training for a bike tour from Spain to Portugal!
By joining the Let's Ride meetup group you agree to all of the following:
1. Your profile must include at least your first name and a picture of YOU.
2. Helmets are required.
3. No head phones or music.
4. No guns or weapons of any kind may be carried or in your vehicle.
5. Everyone rides at their own risk.
6. Bring the following on every ride- helmet, water, lock, cash, ID, emergency contact name & number, and insurance.
7. If you RSVP for a ride and can not come, please CANCEL your RSVP. Everyone has to wait for no shows! Ride leaders determine how long to wait for people who are late, typically no more than 10 minutes. If you have more than 2 no shows (without cancelling your RSVP) you will be removed from the group.
You should also bring the normal accouterments (ID, emergency contact name & number, and Insurance cards, spare inner tube, pump, etc.), proper attire based on the weather forecast, facemask, hand sanitizer, water, sunscreen, sunglasses, money for food and/or beverage, a bicycle lock and a good attitude!
Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lets.ride.40plus/
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Wednesday Ride - UPDATED LOCATION & TIME - PLEASE READ!Moretti's Ristorante & Pizzeria Morton Grove, Morton Grove, IL
Though we officially had our season-end party, unofficially we will try to ride for a few more weeks with those who are still interested (despite cooler weather) & available (despite earlier start times) to ride out of Moretti's on Dempster in Morton Grove.
While we try to get back by dark, please have front & rear lights just in case, then you don't need to worry!
We welcome a variety of riders and bike types, who can maintain a 10-12 MPH ride pace, for a scenic 10-15 mile ride, and will divide into groups if needed, so faster & slower riders can be comfortable (but no one rides alone). Details can be decided on the fly by those who show up, for these smaller, season-end rides.
ALSO, THOSE INTERESTED IN OUR NEW T-SHIRT use this link to order (leave "store pickup checked" then a member of the group will deliver them to a future ride/dinner/event, more to come on that):
https://zvtees.square.site/product/north-branch-trail-wednesday-night-ride-t-shirt/23
Other boiler plate stuff:
A HELMET IS MANDATORY for all Let's Ride bicycle rides. Also required, a working and properly maintained bicycle that will allow you to travel the distance and pace you have elected to ride.
As "situational awareness' is critical to safe bicycling, earbuds, earphones, and speakers will not be allowed on this ride.
Other things to bring (1) photo ID, emergency contact info & insurance card, (2) spare tube & pump/CO2 (3) water bottle. Goes without saying but please dress for weather (sunglasses, sunscreen, bug spray, rain poncho). While this is a daylight ride, headlight and taillight are recommended to make you more visible.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
NOTE: All riders participate and ride at their own risk. Meetup.com, Let's Ride and/or its organizers are not responsible for your safety or well-being.
