Cycling in Chicago, IL
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The jewel of Chicago, this 18.5-mile paved bike path offers riders amazing views of Lake Michigan and the city skyline.
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Both the east and west branches of the DuPage River feature an ever-growing trail system that is becoming one of the best in the area.
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This long trail that begins in Cook County and stretches across Lake County offers a wide variety of options for cyclists nearly all the way to the Wisconsin border.
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The paved roads of the Morton Arboretum are a beautiful, hilly place to get enjoy road cycling—especially in the winter when the trails are covered in snow.
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The I&M Canal Trail offers nearly 70 scenic miles along the canal, providing a great destination for cyclists who enjoy easy miles and a bit of history.
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This popular 27-mile trail will take you from Highland Park all the way to Wisconsin
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The site of what was once the world’s second largest particle accelerator is a good destination for west-suburban cyclists looking for a natural escape.
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This 7-mile paved trail along the Salt Creek connects Western Springs to the Brookfield Zoo.
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This 33-mile road route around Whitewater, Wis., is a good taste of the open roads that Wisconsin has to offer
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This natural setting is a world away from Chicago—and yet just a few minutes from downtown.
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