Notes: Organized by Marc Zionts (Enzo’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.”

Notes: “Cruising at 22+ mph, average pace of 18-20+ mph, with sprints up to 30+ mph.”

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.

Notes: 18+ mph. The focus of this ride is interval training though will vary based on training schedule. Be prepared for quick bursts. Participants must feel comfortable riding in a group and riding in pacelines. Communication on the bike is a must.

Notes: Join Higher Gear this summer as we prepare you for your late summer century ride. Mileage will progress to prepare you for the 60-mile Venus de Miles ride in July and the 100-mile Wrigley Field Road Tour in August. Multiple pace groups means no one gets left behind. Helmets required; headphones not allowed.

Notes: Slow warm-up through Naperville then 21+, with stretches at 25+ with stops only for lights/signs.

Notes: “First 17 miles are no-drop. After that tempo will increase 22-25 mph.”

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.

Notes: “Team Judson is first and foremost an anarchy, and whoever is in front gets the ultimate choice about the route we take.”

Notes: “Route depends on who shows. At least half of the ride is always no-drop. A smaller group ride with a lot of camaraderie and focusing on having fun rather then trying to hammer it up to Highland Park.”

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.

Notes: “Cruising at 22+ mph, average pace of 18-20+ mph, with sprints up to 30+ mph.”

Notes: “Team Judson is first and foremost an anarchy, and whoever is in front gets the ultimate choice about the route we take.”

Notes: Extremely fast ride north with stretches above 30 mph. Not for the inexperienced.

Notes: 19-22 mph. Helmets required. “Often cut a bit off the tail end of the loop if the group is in the mood to stop at the Starbucks at the Glen.”

Notes: 18+ mph. “Usual route is north to Independence Grove Forest Preserve, but sometimes it heads west to Barrington.
One ride per month departs from Libertyville Garner Shop. Check Web site for details.”

Notes: 18-19 mph pace. Women encouraged.

Notes: “Participants should be comfortable with group riding,

pacelines, and speeds over 20mph.”

Notes: Ride to Barrington or Kenosha County and back at a steady 18 to 20 mph pace.

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.

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.”

Notes: Slower pace with emphasis on smooth riding techniques and paceline etiquette.

Notes: “Cruising at 22+ mph, average pace of 18-20+ mph, with sprints up to 30+ mph.”

Notes: Road bikes are recommended. Hybrids will be expected to keep up with the group or know their way in the event they are dropped. We’ll work on group road riding skills and progress together over the summer. Helmets are required; headphones are not allowed.

Notes: “About as fast as Harper Ride.”

Notes: Fast ride to Lake Forest and North Chicago.

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.

Notes: 5:30 p.m. in spring and fall. This is a drop ride. Pack work, pacelines, attacks/strategy, two key sprint points, multiple large climbs.

Notes: Average speed is 21-22 mph with many sprints during the ride.
Helmet Required! Centerline rule strictly enforced.

Notes: Fast ride on lightly traveled roads.

Notes: 5:30 p.m. start until Memorial Day. Bring lights in March.

Notes: Emphasis will be on developing group road riding skills like drafting, communicating, pace lines and rotating pace lines as the summer progresses. It is a no-drop ride but riders are expected to be able to ride at least a 15mph pace to start. As the summer progresses and as we continue to make progress as a group, our speed will progress also. Road bikes and helmets are required; headphones are not allowed.

Notes: “Practice rotating pace lines, close proximity riding and advanced bike handling while building fitness at a riding pace in excess of 18 mph.”

Notes: Head out with Fredo every Thursday evening from our Wilmette shop. This is a brisk ride, covering more than 25 miles. Riders must be able to keep up with group or they will be dropped.

Notes: “The goal of this ride is to work efficiently as a group, build camaraderie and to have fun. We do like to go fast but nobody gets dropped. Speeds average 18-20 mph.”

Notes: “We have roadies and triathletes doing hard intervals in a no drop ride format where everyone recovers together.”

Notes: Average speed is 21-22 mph with many sprints during the ride.
Helmet Required! Centerline rule strictly enforced.