About us
Anyone age 40 or over who's interested in bike riding is welcome to join this group. We're for people 40+ who love to ride, see the sights of Chicago and its suburbs, and socialize. Our group includes beginners, casual, intermediate, and advanced cyclists, and we host at least 3 rides every week: after-work rides on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, plus a Saturday ride every week and frequent Sunday rides.
Worried about being too slow or not experienced enough? Don't be. We typically split into groups by pace — fast riders first, then medium, then slower — and we always have a "sweep" rider at the back to make sure no one gets left behind. Many rides offer both beginner and intermediate options, so you can choose what's best for you. We ride local trails and roads throughout Chicago and the suburbs at a casual to moderate pace (10–16 mph) for 15–50 miles at a time, starting slower and shorter early in the season and building up distance and pace as the year goes on.
New to biking or unsure about gear? Come to one of our rides, bring any type of bike, and we'll help you get the most out of it. No experience necessary, and we never leave anyone behind.
Past rides have taken us to the Botanic Gardens, the Bahá'í Temple, Navy Pier, Promontory Point, and Northerly Island, as well as the Green Bay Trail, North Branch Trail, Great Western Trail, 606 Trail, Des Plaines River Trail, and North Shore Trail. We also venture beyond Chicago into Wisconsin, Iowa, and Indiana, and take on multi-day tours like a Lake Geneva group trip, RAGBRAI, and Pedal Across Wisconsin.
For more advanced riders looking to go further afield, we've also done international trips to France, the coast of Portugal, Italy's Tuscany, Vietnam, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary.
By joining the Let's Ride meetup group, you agree to the following:
- Riding is at your own risk. By attending or RSVPing to any event, you acknowledge the risks inherent in group cycling — including falls, collisions, road hazards, traffic, and weather — and agree to participate at your own risk. You're responsible for your own safety, equipment, and decisions while riding. All riders must wear a helmet and obey all traffic laws. By participating, you release Let's Ride, its organizers, and its ride leaders from any liability arising from your participation.
- Your profile must include at least your first name and a photo of you.
- Helmets are required on every ride.
- No headphones or music.
- No guns or weapons of any kind may be carried on your person or in your vehicle.
- Bring the following on every ride: helmet, water, lock, cash, ID, emergency contact name and number, proof of insurance, a spare inner tube and pump, sunscreen, sunglasses, weather-appropriate clothing, and a good attitude!
- If you RSVP and can't make it, please cancel your RSVP — the group has to wait for no-shows! Ride leaders typically wait no more than 10 minutes for late arrivals. More than 2 no-shows without cancelling will result in removal from the group.
Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lets.ride.40plus/
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