Social Aspects
In good weather, the Lakefront Trail teems with cyclists. In winter fewer and more dedicated cyclists remain. Conditions of the trails and streets can be tracked through a local Wiki
The monthly Critical Mass ride draws thousands of participants in the summer months. Participants gather at Daley Plaza on the last Friday of every month at 5:30 PM for a free ride.
The LATE Ride, sponsored by the Friends of the Parks, is an annual overnight tour of Chicago neighborhoods.
Active Transportation Alliance hosts its annual Bike The Drive and Boulevard Lakefront Tour.
Each summer, the Mayor's Office of Special Events (MOSE) hosts Bike Chicago, a series of bike friendly events around the city. MOSE and CDOT jointly operate the online calendar of events.
Read more about this topic: Cycling In Chicago
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