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Please see the link in the center of our Home Page. Then go to the Election Central web page and cast your votes while the elections are open. (Admins, make a copy of this event for the same date on the following year.)

Let‘s ride in the first falling snow of the season, 1 or 2 laps around Argonne, the crushed limestone trail of Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve. Bring a banana or other snack to enjoy at the scenic overlook. Waterless restrooms available near parking lot. I‘ll be riding my 29er trail bike.

Come join us for a chilly Saturday morning ride to Oak Park for and enjoy a hot chocolate or a coffee at The Broken Tart. Unique scones, cornbread, cookies, and tarts to choose from. Add this ride to your coffeeneuring count too!

When: Every Sunday at 10:00-2:00 pm Starts on Sunday, November 3rd through Sunday, March 30th NOTE: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. A quick group photo, quick announcements and introductions before we begin. What: Walk, hike, bike, run at your pace. If it snows, cross country skiing and snowshoeing will also be offered. NOTE: You can rent both cross country skis and snowshoes at the Morton Arboretum. Where: Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois Meet in the Main Parking lot (P1). After you go through the visitors gate, head straight past the stop sign into the main parking lot. At the 3rd row, turn left and head north to the end of the parking lot. You will see us organizing there around 9:45 am. Additional notes: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. A quick group photo and some quick announcements and introductions before we begin. Typically, activities go from 10:00-12:30 pm. Anyone interested in lunch/coffee/tea is welcome to join us in the Morton Arboretum Gingko Cafeteria at 12:30 pm. If anyone would like to stay longer, you may go out and do the same activity or another one after meeting in the Gingko cafeteria at 12:30 pm. Or if you can’t join us at 10:00, come and join us at 12:30 pm for anyone staying longer. If you are a member of the Morton Arboretum and/or have a pass to a reciprocal park (ie. Chicago Botanical Gardens) it is free. If not, there is an entrance fee to get into with details here: Gratitude prizes: Participate in >50% of events and you will receive a gift after the season ends. Participate in 25% and you will receive a smaller gift as well. To be shared at a later date. Check out more about our Inspyrd Movement here: https://inspyrdmovement.org/events https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1166232?fbclid=IwAR3Pz3j0BUc7N3lYYGkIdP_G7dJP9AN_Vbhx4upSiICUD4oGXYRff5Garq0

Time to work off that turkey and finish the season strong with the Crown Point Coffee Run with the Chicago Randonneurs. Join your favorite local randonneuring club on Small Business Saturday for this 125K out-and-back ride from downtown Chicago to Crown Point, IN. Cruise scenic bike paths, sip great coffee, and support three awesome local spots: Grindhouse Cafe, Sip Coffee House, and Cielito Lindo Café. ?? Bonus: Punch your ticket toward the Randonneurs USA Rouleur Award with our first 125K populaire! Let‘s close out our inaugural year sneaking in one last epic ride. MUST BE A MEMBER OF RANDONNEURS USA and sign up via Chicago Randonneurs to participate: https://www.chicagorando.org; please select IL: Chicagoland (Chicago Randonneurs)as your host club f you are joining for the first time. Questions, contact me directly.

Closed at midnight. / Please see the link in the center of our Home Page. Then go to the Election Central web page and cast your votes while the elections are open. (Admins, make a copy of this event for the same date on the following year.)

So begins another season of Winter Rotating Trail Ride (WRTR) award eligibility. * All EBC Ride Leaders are eligible to create a WRTR. * All eligible rides must have "WRTR: ..." in the ride title on our calendar. * Riders seeking awards must have 10 or more WRTR rides completed within the eligible season and listed on their "My Rides" profile on our website. - No exceptions. * These are trail rides only. Road rides are not eligible. Any bike will work, but for winter trail riding, a mountain bike, fat bike or hybrid with wide tires is strongly recommended. When the ice starts, tires with metal studs are further recommended. * The season closes at the end of February. * Awards will be presented by our club President at the EBC Annual Awards Night. * Let‘s rock!

When: Every Sunday at 10:00-2:00 pm Starts on Sunday, November 3rd through Sunday, March 30th NOTE: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. A quick group photo, quick announcements and introductions before we begin. What: Walk, hike, bike, run at your pace. If it snows, cross country skiing and snowshoeing will also be offered. NOTE: You can rent both cross country skis and snowshoes at the Morton Arboretum. Where: Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois Meet in the Main Parking lot (P1). After you go through the visitors gate, head straight past the stop sign into the main parking lot. At the 3rd row, turn left and head north to the end of the parking lot. You will see us organizing there around 9:45 am. Additional notes: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. A quick group photo and some quick announcements and introductions before we begin. Typically, activities go from 10:00-12:30 pm. Anyone interested in lunch/coffee/tea is welcome to join us in the Morton Arboretum Gingko Cafeteria at 12:30 pm. If anyone would like to stay longer, you may go out and do the same activity or another one after meeting in the Gingko cafeteria at 12:30 pm. Or if you can’t join us at 10:00, come and join us at 12:30 pm for anyone staying longer. If you are a member of the Morton Arboretum and/or have a pass to a reciprocal park (ie. Chicago Botanical Gardens) it is free. If not, there is an entrance fee to get into with details here: Gratitude prizes: Participate in >50% of events and you will receive a gift after the season ends. Participate in 25% and you will receive a smaller gift as well. To be shared at a later date. Check out more about our Inspyrd Movement here: https://inspyrdmovement.org/events https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1166232?fbclid=IwAR3Pz3j0BUc7N3lYYGkIdP_G7dJP9AN_Vbhx4upSiICUD4oGXYRff5Garq0

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Plan now to join us for the EBC Christmas Lights ride! Decorate your favorite winter friendly bike, helmet, or yourself with holiday lights! Not required but adds laughter and joy as we ride around Elmhurst to view the homes with holiday displays. Afterwards we will stop for a light dinner or beverage - details TBD

So ends another season of Winter Rotating Trail Ride (WRTR) award eligibility. * All EBC Ride Leaders are eligible to create a WRTR. * All eligible rides must have "WRTR: ..." in the ride title on our calendar. * Riders seeking awards must have 10 or more WRTR rides completed within the eligible season and listed on their "My Rides" profile on our website. - No exceptions. * These are trail rides only. Road rides are not eligible. Any bike will work, but for winter trail riding, a mountain bike, fat bike or hybrid with wide tires is strongly recommended. When the ice starts, tires with metal studs are further recommended. * The season closes at the end of February. * Awards will be presented by our club President at the EBC Annual Awards Night. * Get ‘r done!