Casual Saturday (Recreational Ride)

Welcome to Casual Saturday, our weekly lakefront ride to Hyde Park. Looking forward to seeing you! WAIVER & MEMBERSHIP Anyone who’s not a paid member of Windy City Cycling Club must complete and submit a Liability Waiver before riding. Joining WCCC gives you access to member events and additional perks. The membership fee (only $35/year) also covers insurance and club administrative costs. RIDE DETAILS Time: 9 a.m. (arrive a few minutes ahead) Route: South to Queen’s Landing in Grant Park (across Lake Shore Drive from Buckingham Fountain), \shorter option: meet the group at Queen's Landing @9:30 a.m. Continuing on to Hyde Park (generally for a Medici Bakery or smoothie stop), Back to Queen’s Landing, where riders break off as needed Location: Addison St. and the Lakefront Trail (Kwa-Ma-Rolas / totem pole) Pace: Can very from Easy (10-12 mph) to Moderate (13-14 mph) , depending on the Lakefront Trail traffic. Length: ~26 miles (full route) Description: This is a social ride. All are welcome and inviting friends is encouraged. Come ready to make new connections! Feel free to enjoy the full route or join the group at Queen’s Landing (~9:30 a.m.) for a shorter option. LAST MINUTE UPDATES Check this event on the morning of the ride. If weather conditions are poor or there’s not a ride host available, it may be canceled or changed. WHAT TO BRING 1. Your bike (prepared for riding 20-30 miles) 2. A helmet (required) 3. Water bottle 4. Materials for fixing a flat (there’s usually someone who can help, but you’ll need to be prepared) 5. A snack (such as a power bar) 6. Money for a bakery/smoothie stop (and for public transit, a convenient way to get back if you’re tired or your bike has malfunctioned) 7. Bike lock (optional – there’s usually someone to watch bikes while you grab a snack) For club information and our full events calendar, visit windycitycyclingclub.com.