Help newbie with route
03-03-06, 09:17 AM
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Help newbie with route
I am contemplating a commute from Evanston, Illinois to Riverwoods, IL (just west of Northbrook). It looks like I can go through the forest preserve for the bulk of the ride. Any comments, suggestions are appreciated.
03-03-06, 01:33 PM
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I can't help you with your specific route, but I will suggest exploring a few different ones when you aren't in a rush to get to work. Sundays are good for this. Find one that works for you.
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You can download bike route maps for both Illinois and Wisconsin from each states' D.O.T. web site, I got there by just googling [(STATE) bike route maps]. Illinois is split into eight regions and Wisconsin is divided by county. While trails are shown the maps generally rate roads by suitability for cycling. In a car try out Dempster (hwy 58) to HWY 43 and north to Deerfield then west to Riverwoods.
I have never been there. Try asking Lon Haldeman and the PAC Tour people in Sharon, WI. They should have your area memorized.
I have never been there. Try asking Lon Haldeman and the PAC Tour people in Sharon, WI. They should have your area memorized.
