Bike to Feel Good: Community Bike Ride w/ GRCC and North Branch Works

This is a pay-what-you-can event! Proceeds will be donated to the Chaddick Institute’s Riley O’Neill Memorial Fund to support fellowships, scholarships, student skill-building activities, public lectures, and research among other initiatives related to sustainable urban development and the creation of safer cities.

By registering for the GRCC and NBW bike tour, you agree to the terms listed in this safety waiver.

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Adventure awaits! Ever wanted to get a closer look at the vibrant small business community, natural areas, and historic industrial pockets that give Chicago’s north side its unique charm?

Look no further! The Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce and North Branch Works are teaming up for a guided, 5-mile morning bike ride beginning at Rockwell on the River and ending at the all-new Ravenswood Feel Good Fest at Clark and Sunnyside, where our friends from the legendary Turin Bicycle will be bringing the vibes and talking bikes with fellow enthusiasts and newbies alike.

This is a leisurely, 5-mile ride designed for people of all ages and paces! For your protection, wear sunscreen, bring hydration, and please wear a helmet and any other protective gear necessary to ensure your safety on the ride.

Spots on the bike tour are limited and tend to fill up fast. Register now to reserve your spot!

Explore Hidden Cultural Gems

Along the bike tour route, we’ll be making stops at a handful of local businesses to meet with the owners and learn more about their unique stories.

Starting at 9:30am, we’ll meet to fuel up on coffee and pastries at Dolce Arte (3057 N Rockwell St). Next, we’ll follow the 312 River Trail north, traversing the shaded riverside vistas of Horner Park to arrive at our next location (TBD!).

Next, we’re headed east on Montrose to visit the tree-lined Ravenswood Industrial Corridor. Once home to a bustle of large factories, the corridor has evolved to house a wide variety of bespoke makers, manufacturers, artist studios, and more. Here, we’ll visit the J.C. Deagan Building to enjoy a rare demo from makers at the Chicago Glass Collective (1770 W Berteau Ave).

Then we’re hitting Clark Street to make use of newly-installed protected bike lanes! Enjoy scenic views of Graceland Cemetery and one final pit stop (TBD) before we head to our final destination at Clark & Sunnyside, where attendees are encouraged to check out the Ravenswood Feel Good Fest, a FREE micro-festival that combines interactive health & wellness booths with live music, demos, healthy food & drink vendors, and all-ages fun.

Questions? Email GRCC Outreach Coordinator Grace Pulliam at grace@ravenswoodchicago.org!