Cycling in Chicago FOR A LONG RIDE CON'T
DAY AT THE BEACH
TO ILLINOIS BEACH STATE PARK THROUGH EVANSTON AND WAUKEGAN, IL (47 MILES)
Pack your bags for a day trip and hit the Lakefront Trail (a.k.a. U.S. Bicycle Route 37). At Edgewater Beach, ride northwest through Evanston to Wilmette, where you can get on the Green Bay Trail at Wilmette Avenue and Poplar Drive; near Ravinia Park, continue north on the Robert McClory Bike Path. When you finally roll past Waukegan to Beach Park, follow Wadsworth Road east to Illinois Beach State Park. After you get your fill of sand and surf, turn back south to Waukegan, where you can catch a Metra back to the city.
PIT STOP Treat yourself to Italian beef at Capt’n Nemo’s (38 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, IL; 847-446-6406, capnemos. com), and then wash it down with a Skull and Bones Imperial Ale at Lake Bluff Brewing Company (16 E Scranton Ave, Lake Bluff, IL; 224-544-5179;
lbbrew.com).
GET THE GEAR
Don't push off without these essentials
Kryptonite Keeper 755 This lightweight lock is made with manganese steel and comes with a hardened dead-bolt design to ensure no one’s gonna mess with what’s yours. àBike4LifeChicago, 3603 W Armitage Ave (773-772-5433, bike4lifechicago .org ). $28.
CatEye UNO EL010 LED headlight Illuminate your rides with this LED headlight. It runs for up to 60 hours in flashing mode, and if it goes out, some simple AA batteries will get you back in business. à Smart Bike Parts, 3031 W Armitage Ave (773-384- 3010,
smartbikeparts.com). $33.
Giant Control Patch kit There are few bigger biking bummers than a flat tire, so make sure you have a patch kit on hand to get you back on track fast. This kit comes with patches, glue and tire levers to help you fix a flat in a jiff. à Kozy’s Cyclery Megastore, 2540 S Wabash Ave (312-794-4155,
kozy.com). $6.
MSW Airstream Pump A full-size air pump can be cumbersome to lug around on a long journey, so opt for this minipump instead. It gives deflated tires some lift, and with its valve design and small size, it’s easy to store. à Johnny Sprockets, 5434 N Clark (773-293-1695,
johnnysprockets.com). $14.25.
Giro Reverb helmet We’re all about riding safely, and you can’t go wrong with the Giro Reverb helmet. The sleekly designed head defender has a removable visor and a polycarbonate shell with EPS liner to keep your noggin safe. à Cycle Smithy, 2468 1/2 N Clark St (773-281-0444, cyclesmithy .com). $60.
Jandd Mini Mountain Wedge seat bag Need a little extra space to store your gear? This bag comes with a large main compartment that's perfect for storing all your necessary bike items. Bonus: It’s easy to take off thanks to its side-squeeze buckle. à Village Cycle Center, 1337 N Wells St (312-751-2488,
villagecycle.com). $24.95–$25.95.
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PHOTOGRAPHS (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP): COURTESY KRYPTONITE; COURTESY CATEYE; COURTESY GIANT; COURTESY PLANET BIKE; COURTESY GIRO; COURTESY JANDD; JACLYN RIVAS
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