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mrhedges
08-20-08, 10:14 AM
Anyone live in chicago? does anyone have any rides they would recommend in the local area. was thinking of visiting indiana dunes but mabye somebody has any better ideals? I am intrested in dirt trails and wooded areas. Intresting things to explore and look at, any ideals?

envane
08-20-08, 07:51 PM
A nice long trail is the Des Plaines trail. Its dirt in Cook county and crushed gravel in Lake County. There is even a near-century ride on it this weekend:

http://www.thechainlink.org/events/event/show?id=2211490:Event:225

Here is a list of Illinois trails:

http://bikelib.org/mapstrails/trailslist.htm