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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.
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
DGBC May Members' Meeting - Join fellow cyclists Monday, May 12 at 7:00 PM
DGBC May Members' Meeting - Join fellow cyclists Monday, May 12 at 7:00 PM
Location: Skeleton Key Brewery
Distinguished Speaker: Brendan Kevenides, Freeman Kevenides Law Firm
Please note: There will not be a Monday night ride on May 12 due to the DGBC member meeting.
Please join us to learn about cycling safety and accident management from the expert.
Brendan Kevenides is an everyday Chicago cyclist and a personal injury attorney with 23 years of experience. In 2012, he started his own law firm dedicated to bicycle law and representing riders. In addition, Brendan offers resources to the cycling community through his blog, The Chicago Bicycle Advocate, and other cycling publications. He contributes to building robust a cycling community through advocacy with Ride Illinois, working cycling events, and sharing his insights with cycling clubs.
Brendan will start speaking at 7:00 pm. Please arrive earlier to visit the Skeleton Key bar for your beverages before the program begins. Bill C and Joanne K are delighted that he has agreed to speak to the club again. We always learn a lot from him and are conficent that you will too!
Questions: email socialevents@dgbikeclub.org
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.
Video courtesy of Scott Collis
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