Bicycling
Events
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Nature Book Club: “Bicycling with Butterflies”
Forest Park Public Library • Forest Park, IL 60130Join the lively discussion of Bicycling with Butterflies by Sara Dykman, about tracing the migratory route of Monarch butterflies by bike.
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Canceled Pedal the Preserves: Explore the North Branch Part 1
LaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630Ride your bike and witness the flora and fauna that call it home. Ages 18 & up. In partnership with Ride Illinois. Grove 4.
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Bird Banding
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439See birds up close while learning about this scientific study.
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Canceled Pedal the Preserves: Explore the North Branch Part 2
Harms Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60077 (near Skokie)Ride your bike and witness the flora and fauna that call it home. Ages 18 & up. In partnership with Ride Illinois.
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Earth Day Bike Ride
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Join a guided bike ride around Sauk Trail Woods. Ride will be approximately 5 miles. BYO bike and helmet. Post-ride treats provided.
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Major Taylor Trail Bike Ride
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Pedal with us on a 16-mile roundtrip ride, with flexible turning points for riders of all levels.
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Nature is Accessible!
FeaturedLittle Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Celebrate nature with inclusive, accessible experiences for all. Drop in.
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Smart Cycling Workshop
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Learn skills to become a confident, competent bicyclist certified through the League of American Bicyclists. Ages 12 & up. Pre-course work and minimal fees required.
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Juneteenth Freedom Ride
FeaturedDan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Join this 16-mile cycling celebration with Major Taylor Trail Keepers and local bike clubs. BYO-bike and helmet.
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Share the Trails: Cycling Pit Stop
LaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630Get your helmet fit, tires inflated, bike checked and learn about trail safety. Presented by Ride Illinois. Grove 4.
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Share the Trails: Cycling Pit Stop
LaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630Get your helmet fit, tires inflated, bike checked and learn about trail safety. Presented by Ride Illinois. Grove 4.
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Busse Night Ride
Busse Lake Boating Center • Cook County, IL 60007 (near Elk Grove Village)Ride the trail at sunset, twilight or in the dark! Ticket includes live music, bonfires, refreshments and more.
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Share the Trails: Cycling Pit Stop
LaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630Get your helmet fit, tires inflated, bike checked and learn about trail safety. Presented by Ride Illinois. Grove 4.
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Share the Trails: Cycling Pit Stop
LaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630Get your helmet fit, tires inflated, bike checked and learn about trail safety. Presented with Ride Illinois. Grove 4.
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Adaptive Cycling – Provider Training
Busse Lake Boating Center • Cook County, IL 60007 (near Elk Grove Village)A hands-on, skills-based session that equips local providers with the tools, techniques, and confidence to safely deliver inclusive cycling experiences for individuals with physical disabilities. […]
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Adaptive Cycling – Fitting, Skills and Riding
Busse Lake Boating Center • Cook County, IL 60007 (near Elk Grove Village)Participants experience personalized bike fittings, hands-on skill development, and a guided ride to build confidence, independence, and enjoyment on adaptive cycles. Grove 20.
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Adaptive Cycling – Fitting, Skills and Riding
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)Participants experience personalized bike fittings, hands-on skill development, and a guided ride to build confidence, independence, and enjoyment on adaptive cycles. Grove 6.
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