Sanctuary Ski Club’s Bike Ride of the Month! Are you ready to pump? Des Plaines River Trail - Southern Section (Lake County, IL) Sunday, August 26th

CANCELLED DUE TO HIGH WATER

This trail winds along the Des Plaines River with few roads to cross, many bridges, and is tree lined. The trail is fairly flat and has a crushed limestone surface so thin tires are OK. Plan to ride at least 11 miles north (22 round trip). This trail ROCKS!

Directions: From the northbound Tri-State Tollway 294, exit on Route 22 west. Continue to head west by making a right on Old Half Day Road, then turn right on Milwaukee Ave (Route 21) and go north almost 1 mile and enter the Half Day Preserve on the right. There is plenty of parking.

The ride: We plan to go north on the trail, follow the signs "DPR north." There are other trail loops that you will encounter, so follow the signs. Remember the trail exit to the parking lot, this can be tricky to find on your return. The 11 mile point is at Route 137/Buckley road. Here are some things that you might want to bring on the ride:

BICYCLE LOCK • WATER BOTTLE • MONEY • SPARE INNER TUBE • 2-WAY RADIO

HELMET & SEAT BAG or RACK (FOR CARRYING THE ABOVE)

For the Talkabout 2-way radio fans, we will be jabbering on channel 7 / band 7.

Just show up, meet the group, and ride (SHOW AND GO).

For more information contact Jerry Klaetsch 630-355-2656 or
email at SkiSanctuary@hotmail.com.