Sunday, October 21, 2012

DuPage Color Tour

10/21/2012

Ride to Bartlett to Wheaton and back. Enjoy lots of nature and learn about other trails on your next visit to DuPage County. 50 miles, 35 on trails, see 15 forest preserves, 11-12 mph, four stops, no drops. Helmet required, two water bottles, bring your tubes and a buddy. Not supported, but friendly help.

Meet at Spin Doctor Cyclewerks, Bartlett, 9:30am to sign in. Coffee, bagels, and 10 things you should know.

Leave 10am. West Branch Trail to Butterfield Road in Wheaton. Return Illinois Prairie Path to the State Park back to Bartlett and tacos at JC's in downtown Bartlett. ETA 3:30pm.

Convenient Metra in Bartlett and Wheaton. Metra MilW: 15 bikes per train. Depart Union 8:30a, arrive Bartlett 9:31am. Depart Bartlett 4:05pm, arrive Union 5:12pm. Union Pacific West: 20 bikes per train. Depart Wheaton 2:54pm, arrive Ogilvie 3:50pm.

Tacos at JC's in downtown Bartlett and catch the 6:05pm. Bring your camera, a few dollars for eats. No pre-registration required; it's free.



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