2nd Annual Fall 50 Gravel Ride!

THIS IS A GRAVEL BANDITS GRAVEL RIDE! ALL RIDERS WELCOME MEET AT HALF DAY FOREST PRESERVE (this is a map link) ROLL @ 9:00 AM WEATHER PERMITTING 10, 15, 25 or 50 MILE GRAVEL RIDE 50 MILE "GROAD" RIDE (9:00 ROLL) 11 - 13 MPH AVERAGE PACE ALL RIDERS WELCOME CLASS 1 & 3 E-BIKES ALLOWED BRING A CHAIR FOR AFTER THE RIDE PICNIC STARTS AT NOON-30 CROSSPOSTED TO LCBG Roll times dependent on the distance you choose to ride. Pace for 25 & 50 mile routes. All riders are welcome to ride their own pace and distance. Join us for the 2nd Annual Fall 50 Gravel Ride! We will ride the Des Plaines River Trail from Half Day Forest Preserve, all the way up to Mile 0 in Wadsworth. Can't do the full 50? No Problem. Choose the distance that's right for you! The Routes: The "Full 50" (9:00 AM roll time suggested) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50036614 The "Fall 50 Groady MMWR" Roll: 9:00 am CLICK FOR THE LINK Groady: Gravel and Roady The "25 Fall 50" (Roll by 10:00 AM) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51983883 The "15 Fall 50" (Roll by 10:30 AM) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51983979 The "10 Fall 50" (Roll about 11:00 AM) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51985100 New this year 50 mile ROAD RIDE option! https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56947789 A HELMET IS MANDATORY. Also required, a working & properly maintained bicycle that allows you to travel the distance/pace of this ride. As "situational awareness" is critical to safe bicycling, earbuds, earphones & speakers are not allowed on this ride. Also bring the normal accoutrement; (ID and Insurance cards, spare inner tube, pump, etc.), proper attire based on the weather forecast, water or electrolytes, sunscreen, sunglasses, money for food and/or beverage, a bicycle lock and a good attitude! Please feel free to contact us with any questions. NOTE: All riders participate and ride at their own risk. Meetup, Let's Ride and/or its organizers are not responsible for your safety or well-being.