September 7, 2008

Event Info

Ride

The 20th annual Boulevard Lakefront Tour features:

• Event T-shirt and post-ride festival
• Volunteer support and five rest/water stops on the course
• Ride guide with points of interest along the route
• Scavenger hunt for raffle prizes
• Live entertainment at the festival

The Boulevard Lakefront Tour benefits the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation’s work improving bicycling in our region. The ride takes place rain or shine; no refunds are available.

South Side Ramble

For families and casual riders, this 15-mile route highlights the architecture and history of Chicago’s Hyde Park, Kenwood, Bronzeville and Chinatown neighborhoods. Ride starts between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. 2007 route map (2008 coming soon)

Boulevard Tour

A tribute to Chicago’s famous architects and urban planners, this 35-mile journey winds through its extensive boulevard system and beautiful parks. This ride starts between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. 2007 route map (2008 coming soon)

Ultimate Neighborhood Ride Designed by the nonprofit Chicago Cycling Club, this 62-mile expedition includes the Boulevard Tour and an additional 27-mile loop through the city (route TBD). Start this tour between 7 and 7:30 a.m. 2007 route map (2008 coming soon).

BLT Picnic Lunch & Tasty Beverages

When you sign up be sure to purchase a picnic lunch for the post-ride festival. The Goose Island Brew Pub will provide a tasty BLT sandwich (real bacon or vegan), chips, fruit and Goose Island soda or bottle of water for just $TBD.

Goose Island Harvest Ale will also be for sale. Goose Island will return all proceeds to the Chicagoland bicycle Federation. Enjoy a tasty beverage and chat with other tour participants from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Ride Photos

We’ll also be snapping photos of you along the ride. For the best photos, be sure to wear your rider number in front on your chest and your helmet number also front and center.

Support

Rest and water stops will be evenly placed along the route to keep you going.

They will provide:

• Water
• Port-a-potties
• Food/treats (rest stops only)

Volunteer course marshals and ride marshals will be available to guide you along and help out should you get a flat or need a quick bike adjustment.

Getting to the Boulevard Lakefront Tour

The Boulevard Lakefront Tour starts and finishes on the Midway Plaisance, at the University of Chicago just south of 59th St. and Woodlawn Ave.

• By Bike
• By CTA
• By Car