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Dykes Pedaling Bikes
Registration is recommended
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About the Dykes Pedaling Bikes Ride
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Hey women....here's your chance to meet other lesbians in a non-bar setting. Get outdoors and have fun!
Dykediva.com, Windy City Cycling Club, and Lesbian Community Care Project are hosting this summertime activity. Women of all skill levels are encouraged to join us for a ride down the lakefront to Queen's Landing and back ending in Brunch. The whole LGBT community is welcome, but this ride is all about the girls.
For more info email Ronit - rbezalel@gmail.com. RSVP to Ronit if you are doing brunch only (preferably by Friday).
Details
We start at 9am from the totem pole (Addison and Lake Shore Drive) in Lincoln Park. We ride together to Grant Park, stopping briefly at "Queens Landing" (across LSD from Buckingham fountain) at about 9:40 to meet additional riders (you can meet us there if you live downtown).
Then we'll turn around and head back north to the totem pole again. For those that wish to join us for brunch, we plan on eating at Tweet (5020 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640) in Uptown. Join us there for brunch between 10:30- 11:00am if you can't ride.
Remember, this is for ALL skill levels...from racers to those folks who haven't dusted off their bikes. It's about fun, socializing, exercise, and of course, an excuse to meet the girls.
All LGBT folks and allies are welcome! Helmets are required.
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The Start of the Ride
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Riders meet at the totem pole (Lake Shore Path and Addison St.) around 8:45am on Saturday morning and leave promptly at 9:00am toward the south side. At the totem pole, look for a group of cyclists, dressed casually (and stylishly). The Frontrunners meet at 9:00am, so we’ll have plenty of GLBT presence. If you’re coming in from the suburbs, there is parking nearby.
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Queen’s Landing
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Around 9:40am, we meet at Queen’s Landing downtown to pick up a few more riders (meet us there if you live downtown), and then it’s off to Hyde Park. Queen’s Landing is on the lake shore path across from Buckingham Fountain.
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Back to the Totem Pole
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After brunch we head back to the totem pole. Some people break off along the way depending on where they live, but if you ride from the Totem Pole and back you’ve traveled about 10 miles.
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Brunch at Tweet
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We'll be having brunch at Tweet (5020 N Sheridan). Click here for directions! So if you want to join us at Tweet we’ll arrive around 10:30-11:00am (give or take). All riders should bring money for brunch. Click here for the Tweet website and menu!
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Bring a Friend
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We all understand that it’s hard sometimes to come to a group alone, that’s why we encourage everyone to bring friends. Our recreational rides are meant to be social, so we strongly encourage everyone to come ready to meet someone. The more cyclists…the merrier!
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What about the Weather?
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This recreational ride is usually a fair-weather ride, though sometimes you’ll find that really brave cyclist willing to ride in the rain. Just don’t ride in thunderstorms! We’ll never cancel, but the numbers tend to drop off in bad weather.
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What Do I Bring?
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1) Your bike! Any bike will do, this ride is a recreational pace (12-16mph). 2) All WCCC rides require a helmet. 3) Water bottle. 4) Bike lock. 5) It’s a good idea to bring materials to fix a flat. Usually there is a good-natured soul who will help you, but it’s good to be prepared. 6) Money for lunch or public transport. The path is fairly close to public transportation the entire route, so the CTA is always an option to get back if you’re too tired or your bike has malfunctioned. 7) A friend if you want, and 8) your desire to relax and have fun!
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