Thursday Evening Show and Go

6501 South Promontory Drive,Chicago IL 60649

13 May, 2021

Description

Come and enjoy a no pressure cruise along Chicago's picturesque Lake front. This ride is for those who enjoy riding for riding's sake. Come and enjoy a no pressure cruise along Chicago's picturesque Lake front.  This ride is for those who enjoy riding for riding's sake.  This ride is not too far, and not too fast.   Date:  Thursday evenings throughout the riding season Departure Time:  5:45 pm SHARP End Time: about 8:00 pm Start Location: La Rabida Children's Hospital, 6501 S Promonotary Dr, Chicago, IL 60649  Distance: 25 miles Average Speed: We typically have enough riders to split into different groups to accommodate for a variety of abilities. Drop/No Drop: Absolutely a NO DROP ride - no one rides alone. Ride Leaders:  James Davis 312-498-1245/[email protected] and Eric Flynn 773-742-5899 Route and Description of the ride: A short cruise along Chicago's beautiful Lake Front.  The ride will head north from La Rabida to Chicago's Best Hotdog at the Lake (Randolph and the Lake front).  This group will take a short break, then return.   HELMETS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL MAJOR TAYLOR CHICAGO RIDES!   http://majortaylorchicago.com/ride-rules/  WHAT TO BRING TO AN MTC3 RIDE:  Part of being a good cyclist is having the tools and accessories necessary to be self-sufficient, safe, and ready to ride.  Below is a general list of items to bring and a to-do list to be ready for an MTC3 ride.  Gear Bag:  buy a gear bag (saddle bag is recommended) and stock it with the basics  – extra tube,tire tools, a small multi-tool, and either a mini-pump or a CO2 cartridge set.  Tire Pressure:  pump your tires up before coming to the ride, or bring a floor pump that you can use in the parking lot before the ride.  If you need help, MTC3 ride leaders will be there to help you learn.  Your bike:  Give it a quick inspection.  Spin the wheels to make sure they aren’t rubbing.  Do the gears shift accurately and easily?  Does everything seem to be in order?  This is called an ABC check.  (Air, Brakes, and Chain)  Hydration/Food: Remember to bring water/sports drink and maybe an energy snack (bar, gel, banana, etc). Optional items:  The following will make your ride more enjoyable, but aren’t absolutely necessary.  Cycling gloves, sunglasses, cycling shoes and clipless pedals, padded cycling shorts.Be on Time:  MTC3 rides leave promptly at the advertised time.  Get to the start of the ride with plenty of time to get yourself and your bike ready to roll with soul!