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2025 EVANSTON RIDES!

Get ready to pedal into 2025 as part of Downtown Evanston's ongoing collaboration with the Evanston Transit Alliance and Chicago Family Biking/Evanston Kidical Mass. From May through October, we're bringing you two fantastic series of monthly bike rides that promise fun, fitness, and a whole lot of community spirit! The adult rides will be led by Evanston Transit Alliance, and the family rides will be led by Chicago Family Biking/Evanston Kidical Mass. All of the rides will either start, end, or pass through some part of Downtown Evanston. All rides are free, but please register for any dates that you plan to ride so that we can get an approximate head-count. Helmets are required on all rides.
For questions, please email info@DowntownEvanston.org. 

Downtown Evanston is easily accessible by bike, bus or train! If you're driving into Downtown Evanston with your bike for one of the adult rides, we recommend parking in the Sherman Plaza Self Park garage--it's only a block away from Fountain Square.
More information about parking.

THANKS TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS:
Alley Gallery
Evanston Community Bank & Trust
Gearhead Outfitters
Goldfish Swim School-Evanston
TruFit Personal Training Studios


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Adult Social Ride | Tuesday, May 6, 5:30PM

Adult Social Ride | Tuesday, May 6, 5:30PM

Join us for an invigorating bike ride designed just for adults. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just dusting off your old bike, these rides are perfect for all skill levels. Explore the beauty of Evanston and the North Shore, meet fellow biking enthusiasts, and discover the hidden gems of our community. Best of all, these rides are entirely free, so grab your helmet and join us! Please bring a bike light to be sure you get home safely. REGISTER HERE so that we know how many riders to expect on this date.

  • Start: This ride will leave from Fountain Square at 5:30PM (please arrive early to get situated)
  • Route Description: Evanston Loop (approx 2 hours / 10 miles)
  • End: This ride will end with an optional happy-hour at Bat 17 in Downtown Evanston



Family Ride | Saturday, May 31, 10:00AM

Family Ride | Saturday, May 31, 10:00AM

Kidical Mass is a hyperlocal family-friendly bike ride that is perfect for meeting neighbors, riding with kids as cargo, and for new two wheeled riders (training wheels not recommended). Bring the little ones and join us for a bike ride tailored for all ages and skill levels, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. We'll cruise through Evanston's charming streets, creating lasting memories, and promoting a love for cycling among the next generation. Like the Tuesday evening adult rides, these family excursions are free of charge—just bring your helmets and let's roll! REGISTER HERE so that we know how many riders to expect on this date.



Adult Social Ride | Tuesday, June 3, 5:30PM

Adult Social Ride | Tuesday, June 3, 5:30PM

Join us for an invigorating bike ride designed just for adults. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just dusting off your old bike, these rides are perfect for all skill levels. Explore the beauty of Evanston and the North Shore, meet fellow biking enthusiasts, and discover the hidden gems of our community. Best of all, these rides are entirely free, so grab your helmet and join us! Please bring a bike light to be sure you get home safely. REGISTER HERE so that we know how many riders to expect on this date.

  • Start: This ride will leave from Fountain Square at 5:30PM (please arrive early to get situated)
  • Route Description: Channel Trail South (approx 2 hours & 20 minutes / 15 miles)
  • End: This ride will end with an optional happy-hour at Bat 17 in Downtown Evanston



Family Ride | Saturday, June 28, 10:00AM

Family Ride | Saturday, June 28, 10:00AM

Kidical Mass is a hyperlocal family-friendly bike ride that is perfect for meeting neighbors, riding with kids as cargo, and for new two wheeled riders (training wheels not recommended). Bring the little ones and join us for a bike ride tailored for all ages and skill levels, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. We'll cruise through Evanston's charming streets, creating lasting memories, and promoting a love for cycling among the next generation. Like the Tuesday evening adult rides, these family excursions are free of charge—just bring your helmets and let's roll! REGISTER HERE so that we know how many riders to expect on this date.



Adult Social Ride | Tuesday, July 1, 5:30PM

Adult Social Ride | Tuesday, July 1, 5:30PM

Join us for an invigorating bike ride designed just for adults. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just dusting off your old bike, these rides are perfect for all skill levels. Explore the beauty of Evanston and the North Shore, meet fellow biking enthusiasts, and discover the hidden gems of our community. Best of all, these rides are entirely free, so grab your helmet and join us! Please bring a bike light to be sure you get home safely. REGISTER HERE so that we know how many riders to expect on this date.

  • Start: This ride will leave from Fountain Square at 5:30PM (please arrive early to get situated)
  • Route Description: South on Evanston's lakefront to the 48th & 49th Ward Greenway on our route. A gentle paced ride will aim for Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary - a 15 mile round trip. For those desiring a faster pace and longer ride, we can send a group further south to Theater on the Lake at Fullerton - a 20 mile round trip (approx 2 hours / 15-20 miles)
  • End: This ride will end with an optional happy-hour at Bat 17 in Downtown Evanston



Family Ride | Saturday, July 26, 10:00AM

Family Ride | Saturday, July 26, 10:00AM

Kidical Mass is a hyperlocal family-friendly bike ride that is perfect for meeting neighbors, riding with kids as cargo, and for new two wheeled riders (training wheels not recommended). Bring the little ones and join us for a bike ride tailored for all ages and skill levels, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. We'll cruise through Evanston's charming streets, creating lasting memories, and promoting a love for cycling among the next generation. Like the Tuesday evening adult rides, these family excursions are free of charge—just bring your helmets and let's roll! REGISTER HERE so that we know how many riders to expect on this date.



Adult Social Ride | Tuesday, August 5, 5:30PM

Adult Social Ride | Tuesday, August 5, 5:30PM

Join us for an invigorating bike ride designed just for adults. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just dusting off your old bike, these rides are perfect for all skill levels. Explore the beauty of Evanston and the North Shore, meet fellow biking enthusiasts, and discover the hidden gems of our community. Best of all, these rides are entirely free, so grab your helmet and join us! Please bring a bike light to be sure you get home safely. REGISTER HERE so that we know how many riders to expect on this date.

  • Start: This ride will leave from Fountain Square at 5:30PM (please arrive early to get situated)
  • Route Description: West to Skokie Valley Trail, and then South (approx 2 hours / 15 miles)
  • End: This ride will end with an optional happy-hour at Bat 17 in Downtown Evanston



Family Ride | Saturday, August 30, 10:00AM

Family Ride | Saturday, August 30, 10:00AM

Kidical Mass is a hyperlocal family-friendly bike ride that is perfect for meeting neighbors, riding with kids as cargo, and for new two wheeled riders (training wheels not recommended). Bring the little ones and join us for a bike ride tailored for all ages and skill levels, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. We'll cruise through Evanston's charming streets, creating lasting memories, and promoting a love for cycling among the next generation. Like the Tuesday evening adult rides, these family excursions are free of charge—just bring your helmets and let's roll! REGISTER HERE so that we know how many riders to expect on this date.

  • Start: This ride will leave from Raymond Park at 10:15AM (please arrive at 10:00AM to get situated)
  • Approx. Distance (1-Way): 1.6 miles
  • Destination/Theme: Lighthouse Beach/Lawson Park (last chance before the beach closes for the season)



Adult Social Ride | Tuesday, September 2, 5:30PM

Adult Social Ride | Tuesday, September 2, 5:30PM

Join us for an invigorating bike ride designed just for adults. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just dusting off your old bike, these rides are perfect for all skill levels. Explore the beauty of Evanston and the North Shore, meet fellow biking enthusiasts, and discover the hidden gems of our community. Best of all, these rides are entirely free, so grab your helmet and join us! Please bring a bike light to be sure you get home safely. REGISTER HERE so that we know how many riders to expect on this date.

  • Start: This ride will leave from Fountain Square at 5:30PM (please arrive early to get situated)
  • Route Description: North on lakefront to Sheridan, return on Green Bay Trail (approx 1 hour & 20 minutes / 15 miles)
  • End: This ride will end with an optional happy-hour at Bat 17 in Downtown Evanston



Family Ride | Saturday, September 27, 10:00AM

Family Ride | Saturday, September 27, 10:00AM

Kidical Mass is a hyperlocal family-friendly bike ride that is perfect for meeting neighbors, riding with kids as cargo, and for new two wheeled riders (training wheels not recommended). Bring the little ones and join us for a bike ride tailored for all ages and skill levels, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. We'll cruise through Evanston's charming streets, creating lasting memories, and promoting a love for cycling among the next generation. Like the Tuesday evening adult rides, these family excursions are free of charge—just bring your helmets and let's roll! REGISTER HERE so that we know how many riders to expect on this date.

  • Start: This ride will leave from Raymond Park at 10:15AM (please arrive at 10:00AM to get situated)
  • Approx. Distance (1-Way): 1.3 miles
  • Destination/Theme: Baker Park



Adult Social Ride | Tuesday, October 7, 5:30PM

Adult Social Ride | Tuesday, October 7, 5:30PM

Join us for an invigorating bike ride designed just for adults. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just dusting off your old bike, these rides are perfect for all skill levels. Explore the beauty of Evanston and the North Shore, meet fellow biking enthusiasts, and discover the hidden gems of our community. Best of all, these rides are entirely free, so grab your helmet and join us! Please bring a bike light to be sure you get home safely. REGISTER HERE so that we know how many riders to expect on this date.

  • Start: This ride will leave from Fountain Square at 5:30PM (please arrive early to get situated)
  • Route Description: Northwest Evanston loop (approx 1 hour & 15 minutes / 8 miles)
    • PLEASE BRING A BIKE LIGHT
  • End: This ride will end with an optional happy-hour at Bat 17 in Downtown Evanston



Family Ride | Saturday, October 25, 1:30PM

Family Ride | Saturday, October 25, 1:30PM

Kidical Mass is a hyperlocal family-friendly bike ride that is perfect for meeting neighbors, riding with kids as cargo, and for new two wheeled riders (training wheels not recommended). Bring the little ones and join us for a bike ride tailored for all ages and skill levels, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. We'll cruise through Evanston's charming streets, creating lasting memories, and promoting a love for cycling among the next generation. Like the Tuesday evening adult rides, these family excursions are free of charge—just bring your helmets and let's roll! REGISTER HERE so that we know how many riders to expect on this date.

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THANKS TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS:

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Alley Gallery

Alley Gallery

Brilliant Custom Framing since 1985. The artwork you frame with us may become heirlooms & conversation pieces for decades to come. No project is too big or too small.

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Evanston Community Bank & Trust

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We're your local Wintrust Community Bank. As part of the larger Wintrust Community Bank family, we were built in this area, for this area. We work hard to be an asset to the people and communities we serve: to get to know you and your needs in order to offer the best banking products and even better service. As a Wintrust Community Bank, we’re proud to invest in and give back to our local area.

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Gearhead Outfitters

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Goldfish Swim School-Evanston

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Goldfish Swim School is proud to provide state-of-the-art aquatic swimming facilities that are dedicated to indoor children’s swim lessons and programs for children ages 4 months and up. From Jump Start Clinics to our competitive team known as Swim Force, we’re committed to helping your child develop important life skills so he or she can make waves in life.



Trufit Personal Training

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