Come join us on the rolling hills of Barrington!
Due to Covid-19, we will avoid taking Metra for return trip as we have past couple years. Riders should drive out to Barrington.
Meet in the Jewel parking lot just west of the Catlow Theater, 116 W. Main Street, Barrington, IL
We will leave promptly at 8:30 AM so arrive early (drive should take an hour or so from north side of Chicago).
There's a restroom inside Jewel and a water fountain to fill up water bottles.
There are no firm lunch stops so bring snacks to enjoy during the ride or purchase at a gas station or taco break! At end of ride, for those interested, we’ll stop for a beer at
Flesk Brewing,
200 Applebee St, Barrington, IL (hours 11am – 4pm) This is just west of the Jewel. Grab some food at Jewel to eat outside at Flesk.
PLEASE Print your own cue sheets and download/save routes to your devices. There is no SAG and we will help where we can but you are ultimately responsible for yourself if you have a mechanical or get lost.
Cue sheet for 66 mi. route:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fvq4vEwqJWYasrygQ3dCzhQ8NlTXleIw/view?usp=sharing
Pace: Rolling speeds of 16-19 mph for "A" group and most likely 66 mile route and 10-12 mph for "B" group and most likely the 41 mi. route. TBD day of ride with riders present at start.
Corona-virus precautions: Bring a mask but it is optional while riding. We expect riders to maintain appropriate social distancing at all times. This means at least 3+ bike lengths while moving and 6 ft. when stopped. A mask is required anytime social distancing cannot be maintained. Please refrain from riding with us if you are exhibiting any symptoms of Covid-19, have recently been in contact with someone who has tested positive, or if you have traveled recently to a higher-risk area.
Ride will be cancelled/postponed if high chance of rain.
As usual, helmets required. Bring an ID, lock?, spare tube/tire change kit, snacks, and money for food, drink.