A social weekly ride from the Addison totem pole down the lakefront to Hyde Park and back (about 26 miles, usually with a bakery or smoothie stop). It's run by Chicago's LGBTQA+ cycling club and open to everyone.
Weekly schedule
- Saturday10am–1pm
Seasonal. No Casual Saturday rides are posted on Meetup or the club calendar after Oct 31, 2026 (November shows only the year-end gathering), so check the calendar for the spring restart. Start times have varied (9am in early October, 10am on Oct 31). For a shorter ride, join the group at Queen's Landing in Grant Park. Non-members must submit an online waiver, helmets are required, and rides may be cancelled for weather or if no host is available.
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- Meeting spot
- Kwa-Ma-Rolas totem pole, Addison St & Lakefront Trail (3510 N Recreation Dr) Directions
- Level
- Recreational, Easy to Moderate (10–15 mph), ~26 miles, no-drop
- Cost
- Free for open rides ($35/year membership optional)
- Contact
Last checked Nov 1, 2026 · source
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