Chicago training rides
SATURDAY
GTE Barrington Ride
Distance: 65-75 miles
Time: 5 a.m.
Location: Roger Williams and St. John's Avenue, Highland Park
Time: 5 a.m.
Location: Roger Williams and St. John's Avenue, Highland Park
Notes: Organized by Marc Zionts (Alberto's). "Fast ride with good rollers. Plenty of hill and flat sprints along the course. Well organized and safe ride, come ready to ride hard and push the pace with a solid group of riders. Helmets and good judgment required."
SATURDAY
Distance: 30-75 miles
Time: 6 a.m.
Location: Lake and Harlem, Oak Park
Time: 6 a.m.
Location: Lake and Harlem, Oak Park
Notes: "Cruising at 22+ mph, average pace of 18-20+ mph, with sprints up to 30+ mph."
SATURDAY
Spin Doctor Saturday Ride
Distance: 50 miles
Time: 6 a.m.
Location: Bowes and Randall, Elgin, Menards parking lot
Time: 6 a.m.
Location: Bowes and Randall, Elgin, Menards parking lot
Notes: First 15 miles at about 18-19 mph, the last 35 miles at around 22-24 with the last 5 miles at around 27-28 (for the A group). The last 35 miles are at around 20 mph for the B group. Helmet required. No-drop for the first 15 miles. B group is generally no-drop. Ride safety strictly enforced.
SATURDAY
Distance: 35 miles
Time: 7 a.m.
Location: West parking lot at Harper College, Palatine
Time: 7 a.m.
Location: West parking lot at Harper College, Palatine
SATURDAY
Distance: 36-50 miles
Time: 7 a.m., 7:30 a.m.
Location: Wicker Park and Damen (7 a.m.), Ridge and Pratt (7:30 a.m.)
Time: 7 a.m., 7:30 a.m.
Location: Wicker Park and Damen (7 a.m.), Ridge and Pratt (7:30 a.m.)
Notes: No-drop to Highland Park along this route. Helmets required. In Highland Park, groups form to either return to Chicago or go longer, faster.
SATURDAY
Distance: 50+ miles
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Location: Judson and Greenleaf, Evanston
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Location: Judson and Greenleaf, Evanston
Notes: "Team Judson is first and foremost an anarchy, and whoever is in front gets the ultimate choice about the route we take."
SATURDAY
Notes: An A ride is an aggressive ride that has large stretches at 28 to 32 mph. The B ride is more moderate, yet follows the same route. It usually tops out at 25 mph and averages 20 mph.
SATURDAY
Spidermonkey
Distance: 50 miles
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: 2016 W. Roscoe
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: 2016 W. Roscoe
Notes: Up to Highland Park, organized into A group and slower B group. The two groups stay together until Northwestern University.
SATURDAY
Naperville Ride
Distance: 60 miles
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: 320 Jackson St., Naperville
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: 320 Jackson St., Naperville
Notes: Race-oriented training ride, 25 mph average west of Route 30.
SATURDAY
Distance: 35-60 miles
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: 375 N Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills (Caribou Coffee)
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: 375 N Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills (Caribou Coffee)
Notes: A ride: 45-60 miles, 20-25 mph average. B ride: 35-45 miles, 18-20 mph average.
SUNDAY
Distance: 30-75 miles
Time: 6 a.m.
Location: Lake and Harlem, Oak Park
Time: 6 a.m.
Location: Lake and Harlem, Oak Park
Notes: "Cruising at 22+ mph, average pace of 18-20+ mph, with sprints up to 30+ mph."
SUNDAY
Distance: 35-60 miles
Time: 7 a.m.
Location: 860 Deerfield Rd., Deerfield
Time: 7 a.m.
Location: 860 Deerfield Rd., Deerfield
Notes: A ride: 45-60 miles, 20-25 mph average. B ride: 35-45 miles, 18-20 mph average.
SUNDAY
Distance: 50+ miles
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Location: Judson and Greenleaf, Evanston
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Location: Judson and Greenleaf, Evanston
Notes: "Team Judson is first and foremost an anarchy, and whoever is in front gets the ultimate choice about the route we take."
SUNDAY
The Mafia Ride
Distance: 50+ miles
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Location: Lake Forest Metra Station
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Location: Lake Forest Metra Station
Notes: Extremely fast ride north with stretches above 30 mph. Not for the inexperienced.
SUNDAY
Alberto's Ride
Distance: 40-60 miles
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Alberto's Cycles, First and Laurel, Highland Park
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Alberto's Cycles, First and Laurel, Highland Park
Notes: 18-19 mph pace. Women encouraged.
SUNDAY
VisionQuest Wrobel Ride
Distance: 50+ miles
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Lake Forest Metra Station
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Lake Forest Metra Station
Notes: Ride to Barrington or Kenosha County and back at a steady 18 to 20 mph pace.
SUNDAY
Notes: An A ride is an aggressive ride that has large stretches at 28 to 32 mph. The B ride is more moderate, yet follows the same route. It usually tops out at 25 mph and averages 20 mph.
SUNDAY
Naperville Ride
Distance: 60 miles
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: 320 Jackson St., Naperville
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: 320 Jackson St., Naperville
Notes: Race-oriented training ride, 25 mph average west of Route 30.
SUNDAY
Distance: 50 miles
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Grove and Sherman, Evanston
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Grove and Sherman, Evanston
Notes: "This ride is for spirited, athletic cyclists seeking the camaraderie of a group ride, without the pressure of keeping up with those training for competition."
MONDAY
Distance: 30 miles
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Lincoln and California
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Lincoln and California
Notes: Slower pace with emphasis on smooth riding techniques and paceline etiquette.
MONDAY - FRIDAY
Distance: 20-30 miles
Time: 5:30 a.m.
Location: Madison and East, Oak Park
Time: 5:30 a.m.
Location: Madison and East, Oak Park
Notes: "Cruising at 22+ mph, average pace of 18-20+ mph, with sprints up to 30+ mph."
TUESDAY
Barrington Tuesday night ride
Distance: 30-35 miles
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Barrington Middle School, 215 Easter Ave., Barrington
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Barrington Middle School, 215 Easter Ave., Barrington
Notes: "About as fast as Harper Ride."
TUESDAY
Pizza Hut Ride
Distance: 45 miles
Time: 5:40 p.m.
Location: Skokie and Sunset Ridge, Northbrook
Time: 5:40 p.m.
Location: Skokie and Sunset Ridge, Northbrook
Notes: Fast ride to Lake Forest and North Chicago.
TUESDAY
Distance: 3 races
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Matteson
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Matteson
Notes: Three officiated practice criteriums each night. Riders break themselves into two groups by ability levels. $7 a night. Prizes for placing. USCF license required.
TUESDAY
Distance: 36 miles
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: 505 W. Main St., St. Charles
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: 505 W. Main St., St. Charles
Notes: Typically around 25 mph, sometimes faster. Second rendezvous point at 6:10 p.m. at Bolcum Road and Fairway Drive.
TUESDAY
Bartlett ride
Distance: 30 miles
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Petersdorf & Schick road, Bartlett
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Petersdorf & Schick road, Bartlett
Notes: Average speed is 21-22 mph with many sprints during the ride.
Helmet Required! No-drop ride. Centerline rule strictly enforced.
WEDNESDAY
Distance: 40 miles
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: 1027 Davis St., Evanston
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: 1027 Davis St., Evanston
Notes: 5:30 p.m. start until Memorial Day. Bring lights in March.
WEDNESDAY
Distance: 35 miles
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Lincoln and California
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Lincoln and California
Notes: "Practice rotating pace lines, close proximity riding and advanced bike handling while building fitness at a riding pace in excess of 18 mph."
THURSDAY
Distance: 36 miles
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: 505 W. Main St., St. Charles
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: 505 W. Main St., St. Charles
Notes: Typically around 25 mph, sometimes faster. Second rendezvous point at 6:10 p.m. at Bolcum Road and Fairway Drive.
THURSDAY
Thursday Night Intervals
Distance: 25 miles
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Arlington Heights Road and Higgins Road, Elk Grove Village
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Arlington Heights Road and Higgins Road, Elk Grove Village
Notes: "We have roadies and triathletes doing hard intervals in a no drop ride format where everyone recovers together."
THURSDAY
Bartlett ride
Distance: 30 miles
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Petersdorf & Schick road, Bartlett
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Petersdorf & Schick road, Bartlett
Notes: Average speed is 21-22 mph with many sprints during the ride.
Helmet Required! No-drop ride. Centerline rule strictly enforced.
NOTE: Times are for summer months. Some rides start earlier or later in the off-season.
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