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We're a group of friends with a mission:
We're a group of friends with a mission:
To promote bicycling for transportation, recreation and better health;
To encourage and assist beginning riders, welcome new members and be a diverse and inclusive club;
To schedule club rides, hold monthly meetings and offer social events;
To connect riders of similar skills and interests;
To educate members in safe riding practices and bicycle maintenance; and
To work with the village to improve cyclists' safety.
Not sure about your membership status for 2026? Check with membership@dgbikeclub.org to find out.
Our Ride/Event Calendar
Our Ride/Event Calendar
Everyone is welcome to join a DGBC ride. We limit non-members to two rides per season.
Please refer to the Using Google Calendar section of our calendar page for information on using Google Calendar and tips to receive event notifications by phone, computer, tablet, or by email.
Events
Events
Members Club Picnic!
Members Club Picnic!
September 12, 2026
11:30 am, after rides
Hummer Park, Downers Grove
4833 Fairview Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Hosted by Downers Grove Bicyclc Club
630-399-4838
We will have pre-picnic rides for all speeds!
Details about rides will be sent via email and posted on the DGBC website calendar about a week before the picnic.
Members and their guests only. No cost.
Please bring your own non-alcoholic beverages. Cold water will be available in dispensers to fill your water bottle.
Downers Grove Recycling Extravaganza
Downers Grove Recycling Extravaganza
September 19, 2026
The DGBC will participate by collecting used bikes for Working Bikes.
Please keep this in mind and put aside any unwanted bikes for this purpose; and share with friends and neighbors.
Volunteers to help with the bike collection are needed - please contact Nanci (ngasiel@gmail.com) if you’d like to volunteer.
It's a feel-good event and fun to see the many organizations in action.
Details to follow as the date approaches.
2026 Meeting Dates
April 13, May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14, and October 5
Skeleton Key Brewery
8102 Lemont Rd # 300, Woodridge, IL
6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Cycling Route map from McCollum Park to Ide Grove Park to Skeleton Key.
Please note: this route relies on riding on sidewalks along 87th St. and Lemont Rd. to approach Skeleton Key from the south.
2024 Ride Guide
2024 Ride Guide
The 2024 Ride Guide, created by Ride Illinois, is filled with details about many enjoyable rides, links for easy registration, safety tips and more!
Ride Illinois is a member-supported nonprofit organization. Downers Grove Bicycle Club is proud to support Ride Illinois as an affiliated bicycle club at the Silver Level. You can also become a member at the individual level or make a donation to support their work, so they can continue to provide training and advocate for cycling.
Download your copy of the 2024 Ride Guide on the Ride Illinois website.
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