Tours

Cycling Adventure to Pullman Factory Tours

Cycling Adventure to Pullman Factory Tours (Departing from Daley Plaza near the Picasso)

Cost: $10 donation to the Historic Pullman Foundation.

Once we arrive we will get an in depth walking tour of the Pullman Factory. A Walking tour of the neighborhood homes and architecture. Artist Ian Lantz will be leading Cycling Tour of the labor movement street art created by resident artist JB Daniels and Ian Lantz's Neighborhood Alley Art displayed on many of the beautiful neighborhood homes. As a bonus for those of us who arrive early enough we may get a game of Frisbee Golf in on the course that is built around the Pullman Factory Ruins.

Sites we will see along the way and when we arrive

- South Shore Cultural Center (1/2 Point Rest Stop)
- Future site of the Ore Wall Garden
- South Chicago Velodrome
- Pullman Factory Complex
- Pullman Clock Tower
- Pullman Market Square
- Greenstone Church
- Surrounding Neighborhood

Check out the bicycling options below, and let's ride to Pullman!

Option 1: 40 Mile Round Trip Cycling Option
Bike both ways with the group departing from Daley Plaza returning to Buckingham fountain. Meet at Daley Plaza (Near the Picasso) at 8:00am, departing at 8:15 sharp. We will take a quick 1/2 mark break at South Shore Cultural Center. After Pullman tours, ride back with the group. (please only choose this option if your are experienced at riding 40+ miles and have a capable bike)

Option 2: 20 Mile One Way Trip Cycling
Bring your bike on the train and bike back with the group. Catch the 10:30am Metra Electric from Millennium Station to 111th St (flag stop). Ride directly to Pullman Factory (2 blocks) as you'll have just enough time to get in the gates. After tours, ride back with the group. (please only choose this option if you are experienced at riding a 20+ mile ride and have a capable bike)

Option 3: < 5 Mile Cycling and Ride the Train Both Ways
Bring your bike on the train and just ride around Pullman with us. Catch the 10:30am Metra Electric from Millennium Station to 111th St (flag stop). Ride directly to Pullman Factory (2 blocks) as you'll have just enough time to get in the gates. After tours, catch the 4:23pm Metra Electric from 111th St to Millennium Station.

Please make sure you have a spare inner tube, patch kit, water bottle, and your tires are filled to the maximum capacity to reduce the risk of pinch flats.

There will be a safe and secure place to lock up our bikes within the factory complex. (The Willy Wonka gates close at 11am to lock up your bike within the facility)

We will also have a quick lunch at The Pullman Cafe.

Here is a link to check up to the minute train times.

http://metrarail.com/content/metra/en/home/maps_schedules/metra_system_map/me/map.html

*Bikes are allowed on the trains but please bring a bungee type cord to secure your bike from moving.

Other related links.....

The Pullman Factory Walking Tour FB Page
https://www.facebook.com/events/574378649400843/?ti=icl

Pullman Factory
http://www.pullman-museum.org

Hotel Florence
http://www.pullmanil.org/hotelflorence.htm

JB Daniels and Labor Movement Street Art
https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20160311/pullman/pullman-artist-jb-daniel-installs-street-art-tribute-labor-movement

Pullman Cafe Yep Reviews
http://www.yelp.com/biz/pullman-caf%C3%A9-chicago

South Shore Cultural Center Website
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/South-Shore-Cultural-Center/

Save the South Chicago Velodrome FB Page
https://m.facebook.com/SouthChicagoVelodromeAssociation/

Ore Wall Garden future development info
http://gbdmagazine.com/2013/lakeside-development/

Look forward to seeing everyone out there for an awesome biking and adventure.

Bike to the Skokie North Shore Sculpture Park + Canoeing to Baha'i Temple

Cost: $25 per person. (Covers Canoe Rental)
Registration: http://meetu.ps/e/BTJlG/tHfB6/a
Date: Sunday September 4th
Time: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Average Speed: 10 MPH

Bike from the Totem Pole on the Lake Front Trail @ Addison St. down Lawrence Ave., then up the North Shore Channel Trail through the Skokie North Shore Sculpture Park. We will continue our Cycling Adventure to the Evanston Community Center. We will then take a guided canoeing trip facilitated by the Evanston Ecology Center up the North Branch of the Chicago River to the Baha'i Temple and back.

Point of Interest along the way...

North Branch Pumping Station
http://chicagopatterns.com/north-branch-pumping-station/

North Branch Damn (Chicago's mini Niagara Falls)
https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20160208/north-park/its-no-niagara-falls-but-this-is-chicagos-only-waterfall

Sculpture Park
http://sculpturepark.org

Evanston Ecology Center/Arboretum
http://cityofevanston.org/parks-recreation/ecology-center/

We will break up to have lunch on Center Street in Evanston at the location of your choice. Here are a couple food recommendations.

Backlot Coffee
http://www.backlotcoffee.com

Prairie Joe's
http://prairiejoes.com

There are also several specialty shops you can visit on Center Street as well.

http://centralstreet-evanston.com/directory

Time Table:

8:00am Depart from the Totem Pole
9:30am Arrive at the Evanston Community Center to lock up our bikes and for a short break
10:00am Canoeing Orientation and Departure
12:00pm Arrive back from Canoeing Trip
12:15 Bike to Evanston Center Street for lunch
2:00 Bike back down the trail to spend time viewing the sculptures and take photos.
4:00 Depart back to Lake Front Trail.
5:00 Arrive back at Totem Pole

 

Biketropolis Cycling Tour of Canaryville, Bridgeport, & Pilsen

Bike to the Big Marsh Opening Ride

Be part of cycling history and bike the Big Marsh on the Opening Ride. We are planning on connecting up with larger group that is leaving from the A Phillip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum and bike up to the Big Marsh to enjoy the landscape and newly built triails. We will play at the bike park for a couple of hours and start our journey back to the Lake Front Trail around 2:30pm

Day: Sunday November 6th
Distance Round Trip: 40 Miles
Skill level: Skill level: Moderate ride / No drop
Gear: bike, lock, helmet, hydration, snacks and a camera
Where: Daley Plaza - 50 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602

We will leave Daley Plaza to meet up with a larger group at the Pullman Porter Museum to bike with them to the Big Marsh

Time Line

8:00 am Meet at Daley Plaza for further Instructions and Safety Check
http://www.thedaleycenter.com/default.asp
50 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602

8:30 am Roll to the A Phillip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum
https://aprpullmanportermuseum.org
10406 S. Maryland Ave. Chicago, IL 60628

10:00 am Hang out with the larger group and we will follow their lead the rest of the way to the Big Marsh to ride on the trails opening day.
https://www.facebook.com/events/190690121335877/

12:00 pm Start the actual ride at the Big Marsh
http://bigmarsh.org/#bikepark
11599 S. Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

2:30 pm we will meet at a agreed upon location that day to start making our way back to the Lake Front Trail

5:00pm Finish

 

Bike To The Big Marsh Bike Park

We will be leading a ride to the Big Marsh to help support our fellow cycling Friends of Big Marsh and for those who are interested in biking to REI’s #OptOutside event. Wether you would like to go on a guided nature walk, participate in a race, cheer on a race, or explore the new bike park, this will be a great Adventure Cycling opportunity for all.

Distance Round Trip: 40 Miles
Skill level: Skill level: Moderate ride / No drop
Speed: 12-14 MPH
Gear: bike, lock, helmet, lights, hydration, snacks, sandwiches, and a camera
Dress Code: Layers

Start 7:15 - 3600 N Recreation Drive, Chicago IL. 60613 (Near the tennis courts)

We will also have 2 intermediate pick up points (roll on arrival) for everyones convenience and 2 departure times returning back from the Big Marsh. We expect to arrive at the Big Marsh before 9:45 am.

8:00 am Pick up point #1 - Museum Campus Overlook 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive (In front of The Shedd Aquarium)

8:30 am Pick up point #2 - The New 35th Street Bridge
https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20161109/bronzeville/suspension-bridge-that-soars-over-lake-shore-drive-at-35th-street-opens

Arrive 9:45 am Big Marsh - 1958 E 116th St, Chicago, IL 60617
http://bigmarsh.org/#bikepark

Early Return Departure Time by 1:00 pm (Near the Restrooms)

Late Departure Time by 3:00 pm (Near the Restrooms)

If you want to sign up for the nature walk or a race please use this following link. https://www.bikereg.com/optoutside-at-big-marsh