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Kaneville Community Center - park on northwest side, off of Harter
50-55 miles, 13-15 mph
Stop at diner in Shabbona
Hanson Road and Great Western Trail - north of 64
A friendly, casual mostly-flat ride on paved trails, neighborhood streets and country roads approx. 12-14 MPH.
Harter Middle School
(Park in the back lot along Esker Drive)
A fast tempo ride featuring paceline skills and drills.
For early risers looking for a brisker training ride on mostly country roads.
Starting from the parking lot at James O‘Breen Park in St. Charles at 9:00 . . . this ride has been planned as a SHOW & GO (no official leader) NO DROP ride.
Cyclists will start out together and most likely will separate into groups during the rider.
SINCE this is a NO DROP ride - all riders are asked to be aware of slower riders.
We will be using the Purple Store as a rest stop. (Please bring money or own snacks.)
We will be using PART Everybody Rides 62mile route in reverse and currently exact mileage is unknown but guessing around 50 miles.
Route - please check back, it will be posted by 8:00 am day of ride.
Kane County Government Center meet in lower parking lot
A friendly, casual mostly-flat ride on paved trails, neighborhood streets and country roads approx 12‘ish MPH average pace. Make sure your lights are charged. Ride leader (Mark) plans on stopping for a few songs at the Batavia bandshell, others may go on to start
Plainfield South High School
30, 50, or 75 mile options.
Harter Middle School
(Park in the back lot along Esker Drive)
Cyclists must be comfortable with a very fast pace, climbing, pace lines and high-speed communication. Socialize after the ride at a local brewery.
Harter Middle School
(Park in the back lot along Esker Drive)
For highly skilled, experienced paceline cyclists able to maintain 20-25 MPH. Drop ride. No ride leader, just show up and go.
MRC group rides A/B/C with fun social gathering and dinner on the patio afterwards.
For early risers looking for a brisker training ride on mostly country roads.
Persinger Recreation Center (Peck Farms)
We will begin at 9 am at the Persinger Center parking lot. The ride will be Intermediate Low: 12-14 MPH, 15-40 miles, flatter elevation, trails and roads – NO DROP (REGROUPING) These rides will be casual through neighborhoods and good for novice road riders. Mileage will vary from 25+ miles not to exceed 35 unless stated. The May 3 ride will be 25 miles.
Harter Middle School
(Park in the back lot along Esker Drive)
Team of 9 people to mark routes with arrows and signs, spray paint hazards and sweep debris off road. Mileage is reimbursed.
Harter Middle School
(Park in the back lot along Esker Drive)
Assist in food purchasing and setup of the Swedish Days Ride on Saturday, 7/6 at the Harter Middle School.
Harter Middle School
(Park in the back lot along Esker Drive)
Team of 10 needed to direct cars into parking areas
Harter Middle School
(Park in the back lot along Esker Drive)
Harter Middle School
(Park in the back lot along Esker Drive)
Team of 6 people to drive routes and assist cyclists. Mileage is reimbursed.
Harter Middle School
(Park in the back lot along Esker Drive)
Harter Middle School
(Park in the back lot along Esker Drive)
Team of 12 needed to stock rest stop with food, water and ice.
Harter Middle School
(Park in the back lot along Esker Drive)
Team of 8 people to stock rest stop with food, water and ice.
Harter Middle School
(Park in the back lot along Esker Drive)
Team of 7 people to drive routes and assist cyclists.
Harter Middle School
(Park in the back lot along Esker Drive)
Assisting with clean up after the Swedish Days Ride
Hanson Road and Great Western Trail - north of 64
A friendly, casual mostly-flat ride on paved trails, neighborhood streets and country roads approx. 12-14 MPH.
Harter Middle School
(Park in the back lot along Esker Drive)
A fast tempo ride featuring paceline skills and drills.
For early risers looking for a brisker training ride on mostly country roads.
The bike ride will start at the east side parking lot of the Oregon dam just off North River Rd. This will be a ride through the countryside of the Sauk Valley. We will visit Nachusa Prairie and ride along the Rock River into Dixon. We will cross the Rock River on to a local bike trail to Lowell Park in Dixon. Onward to White Pines State Park for lunch. After lunch we head to Mount Carol just touching the corner of town then east to the Rock River, returning to Oregon. In route we will view the Indian statue along the Rock River.
Start at 9AM with an average speed of 14-16mph.
Kane County Government Center meet in lower parking lot along river
A friendly, casual mostly-flat ride on paved trails, neighborhood streets and country roads approx 12‘ish MPH average pace.
Harter Middle School
(Park in the back lot along Esker Drive)
For highly skilled, experienced paceline cyclists able to maintain 20-25 MPH. Drop ride. No ride leader, just show up and go.
Harter Middle School
(Park in the back lot along Esker Drive)
Cyclists must be comfortable with a very fast pace, climbing, pace lines and high-speed communication. Socialize after the ride at a local brewery.
MRC group rides A/B/C with fun social gathering and dinner on the patio afterwards.
For early risers looking for a brisker training ride on mostly country roads.
Persinger Recreation Center (Peck Farms)
We will begin at 8 am at the Persinger Center parking lot. The ride will be Intermediate Low: 12-14 MPH (Pace will be 12-14), 15-40 miles, flatter elevation, trails and roads – NO DROP (REGROUPING) These rides will be casual through neighborhoods and good for novice road riders. This week we will ride north through neighborhood roads and trails to Portillos in S Elgin for snacks and return.
Harter Middle School
(Park in the back lot along Esker Drive)
This Intermediate ride features an average pace of 14-16 MPH mostly on country roads with mileage increasing throughout the season.
Harter Middle School
(Park in the back lot along Esker Drive)
This High Intermediate ride features an average pace of 16+ mph on country roads. Accordion riding where subgroups form is likely, but we will regroup.
The 2024 Biking with Beanzie event for 2024. Go support them.
Please visit the Beanzie web site for details.
https://kishkiwanis.org/bwb-general-info/
Hanson Road and Great Western Trail - north of 64
A friendly, casual mostly-flat ride on paved trails, neighborhood streets and country roads approx. 12-14 MPH.
Harter Middle School
(Park in the back lot along Esker Drive)
A fast tempo ride featuring paceline skills and drills.
For early risers looking for a brisker training ride on mostly country roads.
Kane County Government Center meet in lower parking lot along river
A friendly, casual mostly-flat ride on paved trails, neighborhood streets and country roads approx 12‘ish MPH average pace.
Rakow Branch of Elgin Library
Road Ride to Hampshire with a food stop
Start- Gail Bordens Library Raku Branch on Bowes rd. Elgin
Distance - 42mi
Pace -13 -15 mph.
Leader- Tony
Cell-630-639-1195
Harter Middle School
(Park in the back lot along Esker Drive)
Cyclists must be comfortable with a very fast pace, climbing, pace lines and high-speed communication. Socialize after the ride at a local brewery.
Harter Middle School
(Park in the back lot along Esker Drive)
For highly skilled, experienced paceline cyclists able to maintain 20-25 MPH. Drop ride. No ride leader, just show up and go.
MRC group rides A/B/C with fun social gathering and dinner on the patio afterwards.
For early risers looking for a brisker training ride on mostly country roads.
Persinger Recreation Center (Peck Farms)
We will begin at 8:00 am at the Persinger Center parking lot. The ride will be Intermediate Low: 12-14 MPH, 30 miles, flatter elevation, trails and roads – NO DROP (REGROUPING)
North Aurora Island Park (NAIP) Fox River Trailhead by Harners Bakery in North Aurora
For experienced cyclists looking for a tempo training ride with some pacelines on country roads.
Harter Middle School
(Park in the back lot along Esker Drive)
This Intermediate ride features an average pace of 14-16 MPH mostly on country roads with mileage increasing throughout the season.
Harter Middle School
(Park in the back lot along Esker Drive)
This High Intermediate ride features an average pace of 16+ mph on country roads. Accordion riding where subgroups form is likely, but we will regroup.
Hanson Road and Great Western Trail - north of 64
A friendly, casual mostly-flat ride on paved trails, neighborhood streets and country roads approx. 12-14 MPH.
Harter Middle School
(Park in the back lot along Esker Drive)
A fast tempo ride featuring paceline skills and drills.
For early risers looking for a brisker training ride on mostly country roads.
Kane County Government Center meet in lower parking lot along river
A friendly, casual mostly-flat ride on paved trails, neighborhood streets and country roads approx 12‘ish MPH average pace.
Harter Middle School
(Park in the back lot along Esker Drive)
Cyclists must be comfortable with a very fast pace, climbing, pace lines and high-speed communication. Socialize after the ride at a local brewery.
Harter Middle School
(Park in the back lot along Esker Drive)
For highly skilled, experienced paceline cyclists able to maintain 20-25 MPH. Drop ride. No ride leader, just show up and go.
MRC group rides A/B/C with fun social gathering and dinner on the patio afterwards.
For early risers looking for a brisker training ride on mostly country roads.
Persinger Recreation Center (Peck Farms)
We will begin at 8:00 am at the Persinger Center parking lot. The ride will be Intermediate Low: 12-14 MPH, 33 miles, flatter elevation, trails and roads – NO DROP (REGROUPING)
THIS IS A MICHIANA BICYCLE ASSOCIATION SPONSORED RIDE AND NOT AFFILIATED WITH FVBSC. REGISTRATION ON THE CLUB WEBSITE IS FOR INFORMATIONALPURPOSES ONLY.
For FVBSC members who‘d like to go as a group again to the Amishland & Lakes ride in LaGrange IN . . . and new this year for those who want an extra day or 2, Friday Pumpkin Vine warmup ride (show and go) or shopping day, and a Monday canoe/kayak tour! (Note - event is in Eastern Time Zone!) GROUP DINNER FRIDAY 6:30 WEST ON WARREN (200 W Warren Middlebury IN - about 10 miles from hotel.)
PLEASE NOTE: SOME WHO HAVE REGISTERED ARE NOT DOING THE RIDE AND ARE GOING TO SHOP AROUND. As the ride gets closer we will reach out to everyone to confirm who is riding and who is shopping and try and get a club ride together.
Hotel:Farmstead Inn 370 S Van Buren Shipshewana IN
Ride: Lakeland HighSchool 805 E 075N LaGrang
THIS IS A MICHIANA BICYCLE ASSOCIATION SPONSORED RIDE AND NOT AFFILIATED WITH FVBSC.
Join a FVBSC group at the Amishland & Lakes ride in LaGrange IN . . . and new this year for those who want an extra day or 2, come for the Friday Pumpkin Vine warmup ride or shopping day, and a Monday canoe/kayak tour! NOTE: Event is in Easten Time Zone.
North Aurora Island Park (NAIP) Fox River Trailhead by Harners Bakery in North Aurora
For experienced cyclists looking for a tempo training ride with some pacelines on country roads.
Harter Middle School
(Park in the back lot along Esker Drive)
Jeff will lead this ride.
Hotel:Farmstead Inn 370 S Van Buren Shipshewana IN
Ride: Lakeland HighSchool 805 E 075N LaGrang
THIS IS A MICHIANA BICYCLE ASSOCIATION SPONSORED RIDE AND NOT AFFILIATED WITH FVBSC.
Join a FVBSC group at the Amishland & Lakes ride in LaGrange IN . . . and new this year for those who want an extra day or 2, come for the Friday Pumpkin Vine warmup ride or shopping day, and a Monday canoe/kayak tour! NOTE: Event is in Easten Time Zone.
Harter Middle School
(Park in the back lot along Esker Drive)
This High Intermediate ride features an average pace of 16+ mph on country roads. Accordion riding where subgroups form is likely, but we will regroup.
Touring company info to post at later date.
Monday post Amishland & Lakes Ride canoe / kayak day . . . more details to follow.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT A MICHIANA BICYCLE ASSOCIATION SPONSORED EVENT AND IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH FVBSC. REGISTRATION ON THE CLUB WEBSITE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.
Hanson Road and Great Western Trail - north of 64
A friendly, casual mostly-flat ride on paved trails, neighborhood streets and country roads approx. 12-14 MPH.
Harter Middle School
(Park in the back lot along Esker Drive)
A fast tempo ride featuring paceline skills and drills.
For early risers looking for a brisker training ride on mostly country roads.
Kane County Government Center meet in lower parking lot along river
A friendly, casual mostly-flat ride on paved trails, neighborhood streets and country roads approx 12‘ish MPH average pace.