Local Rides & Clubs

Ride With Us

Wouldn't it be kind of strange if we didn't love riding bikes as much as we love fixing and selling them? If you're out riding around in the Lincoln Park area, at a local cross race, or out getting dirty in the woods, chances are you will run into one or more of our employees (they tend to travel in packs). But why wait to run into us when you can join us on some rides around Chicago? Check out these routes and rides below:

Bike Rides & Events

Chainlink Tuesday Night Ride (TNR, Familiarly)

16-18mph pace, no drop.

Tuesday nights (duh)
Meet outside of Turin Bicycle (4710 N Damen Ave, 60625) at 6:00 p.m.
30-40 mile road ride, bring hydration and a spare tube/flat kit
https://thechainlink.org/page/2017-group-training-rides-in-the-chicago-area

Critical Mass

THE monthly gathering of bicyclists making their presence known downtown for 25+ years. Slowly winds thru a dozen miles or more. Radically inclusive, thousands attend in good weather. Family-friendly, and suitable for adults and children. There is no organization called the Critical Mass. There is no membership, no officers, no leaders, no rules, no dues, no platform, and no schedule.

Last Friday of this month, and every month. Leaves after 6 pm.
Meet at Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington. Under the Picasso (giant rusty bird) at Dearborn.
12-ish miles of slow rolling
https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoCriticalMass

TURBO TUESDAY

Casual Nocturnal cycling.......

Every tuesday, leaves 7:30 p.m. from Palmer Square (a little out of the way from us but worth it)
DM @its_turbo_tuesday on instagram for the route this week
30-40 miles of mixed surface (sometimes more road, sometimes more gravel). 15-19mph pace.
https://www.instagram.com/its_turbo_tuesday/

Link to Komoot for route details

Turin to Des Plaines River Trail

This is how we like to get to the DPRT. No need to take a car! Once you're on the DPRT it's hard to get too lost, and there are plenty of places to pop off the trail if you need a snack.

Not a scheduled ride - use this route whenever
Leaves from Turin Bicycle
55ish Miles - you can ride for shorter or longer once you get on the trail
You will want two water bottles, some snacks, and a flat kit

Link to Komoot for route details

Play it Again Sports Bagel Ride

Fun + easy jaunt (mostly paved path, one gravelly section) to New York Bagels and Bialys with our pals from Play it Again Sports. High chance of beverages and hanging out, low chance of a bad time. Bring backpacks/panniers, you will want to haul some delicious bagels home with you!

Most Wednesday nights - give us a call and ask!
Rolls out from 3939 N Ashland Ave, 60613 (Ashland and Irving Park)
Shakes out to around 16.5 miles round trip
https://www.komoot.com/tour/1228912589?ref=wtd&share_token=aWhS2Dz6QEOtaWzkF3f33VdLEXfSay95FD6V4F30F1k0T1uRAC