Although this fabulous and scenic trail could take us up to Crystal Lake, we will be riding the South portion only (distance 22 miles). Our route will be going 11 miles North to St. Charles/Rt 64, past Batavia and Geneva from Aurora. We'll cross the river just past downtown Batavia on the way up, and cross again in Geneva on the way back after riding through beautiful parks on the West side of the river in St. Charles.

There will be several resting and photo opportunities going in each direction at parks, near the windmill, and dams. We can stop in either Geneva or St. Charles for a snack. This portion of the Fox River trail is beautiful, woodsy, and paved. After the ride we can relax at nearby Walter Payton's Roundhouse and watch the Bears game (beat the San Diego Chargers)!

Here are some things that you might want to bring:

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'll be jabbering on chan 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.

We'll meet in Aurora at the Fox Valley Park District Prisco Community Center parking lot, just west of the Fox River - SW corner of Orchard Ave and Illinois Ave between Route 25 and Route 31. Directions: Take I-88 West to Route 31 and go South on IL-31 Lincolnway or Lake St (1.6 miles), turn left onto Illinois Ave for about ¼ block and turn right into the lot - see the map below.

For more details about the Fox River Bike Trail click here.