Bike the Drive 2022: Chicago bikers ride 30 miles down DuSable Lake Shore Drive

CHICAGO (WLS) — Hundreds of cyclists biked the 30-mile trek down DuSable Lake Shore Drive for the annual “Bike the Drive” occasion.

They acquired began vivid and early. Individuals might begin the journey anytime between 6:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., however organizers really helpful beginning no later than 7:30 a.m. to get essentially the most out of their time.

Matt Kelly liked final yr’s occasion a lot, he made positive to run it again once more on this vacation weekend.

“I have been making an attempt to work my manner up.. I do, like, six miles a day only for follow,” Kelly mentioned. “It is good train… It is a great way to see town… assembly up with some mates later for brunch… It is only a good motive to get exterior and get some train.”

As soon as persons are carried out using, they’re handled to a celebration at Butler Area in Grant Park. Even with the rain, it is a win-win for everybody concerned, with that journey alongside the lakefront at all times placing a smile on everybody’s face.

Folks of all ages gathered collectively for the journey that shut down DuSable Lake Shore Drive from Edgewater to Hyde Park.

“It was incredible. I like doing this,” mentioned Michael Stern, who grew up within the metropolis. “At all times drove up and down Lake Shore Drive, and now with the ability to bike it, is absolutely cool.”

The bike route went from Bryn Mawr Avenue south to the Museum of Science and Business on 57th Road. Bikers had the chance to cease and switch round at three completely different relaxation stops alongside the route.