August 26, 2026 Local news 2026: Salt Creek Trail finally reopens at I-294; Klein Road path plans to be presented Bicycling-relevant news, such as the Salt Creek Trail’s reopening under I-294, a new traffic light at a Great Western Trail crossing, and a proposed path along Klein Road in DuPage County.
August 22, 2026 Bike infrastructure work in 2026: Elk Grove bridge behind schedule; Poplar Creek, Fox River Trail detours Significant bicycle infrastructure projects are coming in 2026, including a few new bridges, a new Barrington Road path in South Barrington, plus a difficult Poplar Creek Trail detour.
August 17, 2026 The legend (and rescue, and realities) of Sleepy Hollow Road in Dundee Township Sleepy Hollow, the suburb in Kane County, is no match for Sleepy Hollow, New York, when it comes to legends. But the Illinois town and Sleepy Hollow Road have their own history.
August 13, 2026 A cycling favorite with some history: Reservation Road in Kendall County Cyclists have told me what a nice ride Reservation Road is. It’s just a few miles long in the country south of Oswego and east of Yorkville. But those few miles offer a variety of landscapes — and history.
August 11, 2026 Invitational review: The Naperville Rotary Ride on great Kendall County roads The Naperville Rotary Ride hasn’t been the biggest on the suburban calendar, but for nearly three decades it’s taken bicyclists on great exurban roads and helped charities.
July 29, 2026 Destination roads: What’s worth the ride to find in the suburbs, and southern Illinois Some great roads are kind of a secret; they may take a while to find on a bike. But they’re so worth it. There’s a good one in southern Illinois, but there are plenty in our suburbs, too.
June 18, 2026 Ela Road, Cook County’s gateway to Lake County — but how is the shoulder on new pavement? Cook County has finished repaving about 4 miles of Ela Road from Hoffman Estates to Inverness. It’s a key gateway into Lake County. But did the promised 3-foot shoulders happen?
February 18, 2026 Lake Zurich and its new Main Street downtown: Bike-friendly … someday? The reconstruction of Main Street through central Lake Zurich is complete, and it’s spectacular, especially through the Promenade. But one thing it isn’t right now: bike-friendly.
February 10, 2026 Great winter getaway ride: Gulf Blvd. and the bridges around Clearwater, Florida While scouting routes during my visits to the Clearwater area, I quickly discovered Gulf Blvd. on the map. It’s on a thin strip of land, really a few islands, providing Gulf and Tampa Bay views.
February 3, 2026 Bike lanes or paths town by town: A compilation of suburbs’ infrastructure As Schaumburg residents differ on the village’s move from bike lanes to off-road paths in some places, I examine what other suburbs are doing for bike routes — paths or lanes or nothing?
December 27, 2025 Top suburban Chicago bicycling news in 2025: E-bikes, roundabouts, bridges and more In the first year of this website, I found even more suburban Chicago bicycling news than I imagined I would. E-bike laws, new bridges and roundabouts were among the most read topics.
December 19, 2025 Riding a legend: The mysterious, beautiful Cuba Road in Lake County As the suburbs slowly rose in southwest Lake County, Cuba Road was always there. While in recent decades it has been the focus of haunted legends, it’s become a haven for bicyclists, too.
December 13, 2025 2025 road, bike trail construction: Old Plank Road, McClory trails done! Suburban road construction and even trail work are happening in 2025. Here’s an ongoing list of temporary obstacles on bicyclists’ routes, plus some notes on future projects.
December 13, 2025 O’Hare Area Bike Network Study: An early (very early) look at corridor plans Planners on Dec. 11 revealed early ideas for new corridors that would enable bicyclists to ride around O’Hare International Airport safely and make key connections across the area.
December 6, 2025 Local news 2025: Quentin Road plans through Deer Grove; Naperville’s new bike plan Quick bicycling news involving Quentin Road through Cook County’s Deer Grove preserve; Naperville involving its bike plan; Mount Prospect involving new paths; and much more.
December 5, 2025 Favorite respite road: Indian Knoll Road in west DuPage County A little road that I’ve made a point to ride the last couple of years when I do my DuPage loops is Indian Knoll Road between Winfield and West Chicago. It’s a secret respite.
October 14, 2025 Lake County update: Checker, Old McHenry, Darrell roads, Lake Zurich’s Main St., and the future Some major road construction projects that matter to bicyclists have been going on in Lake County this year. I decided to peek. This as the county looks to bicycling and more in 2050.
August 15, 2025 Nice ride for serious road cyclists: Highland Avenue west out of Elgin This week I revisited a road that’s always a nice surprise out of the west side of Elgin: Highland Avenue. It’s somewhat of a hidden gem into northern Kane County country.
July 29, 2025 Summer road trip: Endless options in the Northwoods of Wisconsin Riding in the Northwoods of Wisconsin is like entering a different world. Up there is an endless supply of peaceful roads amid tall trees and small lakes, perfect for unwinding.
July 17, 2025 Favorite scenic road: Spring Creek Road in Barrington Hills Spring Creek Road in Barrington Hills offers varied scenery that includes horse farms, old trees, elegant big homes, and of course, hills.
