Cycling Sisters

Monday, Sept. 3, 2007 (Labor Day)
A tour of interesting Mosaic Tile Art on the North and West sides and in the Loop.
A joint ride with the Chicago Cycling Club.
Please wear your helmet. 36 miles at 10-14 mph pace.
Contact: Kathy Schubert kangarookathy@yahoo.com 773 248 5499

Start 9AM at the Waveland Clock Tower 3700 N Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL.

Ever wanted to experiment in new cuisines, or visit a part of the city you've never been to? Or perhaps this is a personal favorite that hasn't been visited in a while?

Come join us on a ride to Devon Street on the far north side of the city. Experience the splendors of South Central Asia when we ride our bikes to the charming Indian Garden restaurant (http://tinyurl.com/err5u) for lunch in the heart of this exotic Indian/Pakistani neighborhood. Vegetarian and Vegan choices are available.

Meet at the feet of the Brachiosaurus on the NW corner of the terrace of the Field Museum. The views of the city can be spectacular, so think about bringing a camera.

Contact info: Jane Healy repto at aol dot com
or day-of-event cell phone #708-308-8662

Come join us on a tropical romp to the beautiful Garfield Park Conservatory. This is a 'dark' ride, so be sure to have a headlight and blinkies.

We will start in Hyde Park at the Coffee Shop under the 56th Street Metra Electric/Rock Island station, then tool up to the beautiful Garfield Park Conservatory for a self-guided tour of this lovely landmark.

•Dress in layers as the ride is bound to be chilly, while the greenhouse is downright jungle-like.•

Ride length: approx. 24 miles round trip. Return by bike, or by the 'el' Blue line ---> Red line.

Starts at 56th Street Metra station (coffee shop at the feet thereof)

Ever wanted to experiment in new cuisines, or visit a part of the city you've never been to? Or perhaps this is a personal favorite that hasn't been visited in a while?

Meet at the feet of the Brachiosaurus on the NW corner of the terrace of the Field Museum. The views of the city can be spectacular, so think about bringing a camera.

Contact info: Jane Healy repto at aol dot com
or day-of-even cell phone #708-308-8662

CS ride:
First Friday in October Kathy Schubert will lead a ride to the Redmoon Theater's Production of Twilight Orchard. It runs from October 3-9, 2006

More info:
www.redmoon.org

Directions:
Meet Kathy at 5:30PM on Friday, October 6th at the Picasso in
Daley Plaza and ride to Columbus Park, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd. Bring $10 for a ticket... unless you live in the neighborhood (Austin, Garfield Park, North Lawndale, and Oak Park) and for those neighbors, it's free.

This is a wonderfully varied and mostly uninterrupted ride along the lakefront trail, on street bike lanes, and the Burnham Greenway (paved trail) to the improbably beautiful Wolf Lake. The sights will change so quickly before your eyes that we'll reach our destination before you know it, and when you see it, you won't believe we're still in the city. We'll enjoy the view (and plumbing) for a quick pit stop then head back and swing through another little gem on the way.

Ride starts at 57th Street Beach House.
The 57th Street Beach House is on the lakefront trail, between the lake and the Museum of Science and Industry in the Hyde Park neighborhood.

This map shows the 57th Street underpass which is right at the beach house:

http://www.cityofchicago.org/Transportation/bikemap/usemaps/19-S.html

If you're taking the CTA, these buses stop nearby: 1, 6, and 28.

For tips on how to put your bike on a CTA bus or train, see
http://www.transitchicago.com/welcome/brochures.html
and scroll down to "Bike & Ride Program".