Sandy Shores IL Beach State Park 2025- Adult Overnight

Schedule

Sat, 19 Jul, 2025 at 08:00 am to Sun, 20 Jul, 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

The Perfect Cup | Chicago, IL

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A summer bikepacking weekend from Chicago to Illinois Beach State Park to Chicago
About this Event

Ride Specifics


Mileage: Day 1: 52 Miles | Day 2: 52 miles

Support: Self supported - you carry all of your own camping gear on your own bike. No vehicle support.

Lodging: Tent (camping gear not provided). We will stay at Illinois Beach State Park (IL DNR) located at 1 Lake Front Dr, Zion, IL 60099 (map).

Pace: 12-15mph

Trail/Route: Paved road with minimal gravel incorporated and possible snow.

Age: Adult Ride (21+)



Trip Description

Join us for a meandering ramble far down the shores of the mighty lake Michigan. Spend the night around a campfire and under the stars at Illinois Beach State Park ( Illinois's most uninterrupted shoreline). Roll on trails used for 100s of years and end up on the world-famous Chicago Lakefront path as we end our journey in the great city of Chicago.



What's Included
  • Campground fees (hated cabins, firewood, etc.)
  • Food for Day 1 dinner and Day 2 breakfast.
  • Education about our local history and nature
  • Really nice and supportive guides



What's Not Included
  • Food for Day 1 lunch
  • Food for Day 2 lunch
  • Snacks
  • *We will stop at designated restaurants where you can buy your lunch



About the Guides

Our guides are part of a community of volunteers that believe in adventure and helping others find adventure right out our front door. They exude a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive spirit which are foundational values at OOFD. They have love and appreciation for their home and like sharing knowledge about that home with others, thus helping the riders to develop a stronger sense of gratitude for our local history and nature.

The guides will be set with the route and an extensive script about the area you’ll be riding through with intentionally chosen breakpoints along the way.

They are more than someone to follow on the ride. They are trained and will be there to encourage and support you as well as support with mechanicals that may arise.



Transfer/Refund/Cancelation Policy

Participant Cancellation: No Refunds. By registering, you acknowledge and agree there will not be a refund if you cancel or do not show up for the event. Tickets cannot be resold.

Transfers permitted before the event and to an event in the same calendar year. Check out this Transfer Policy flowsheet to determine what next steps you need to take. Contact us if you have any issues.

Organizer Cancellation: Full Refund | Nobody wants an event to be canceled. In the rare circumstance the organizer cancels the event at their discretion, registered participants will receive a full refund.To date, this organization has canceled minimal events; primarily in response to the Covid19 pandemic.

Weather and Rain: We do not cancel an event for rain, storm, or any other weather. We ride rain or shine. Chicago weather is typically passing, if the weather requires, we will pause the ride and wait in a sheltered space then continue biking. Some of the best views of the lake and greenery on the trails are after a rainstorm.



Radical Inclusivity and Non-Discrimination Agreement Here

This is included in your registration form. Showing up with a welcoming and inclusive spirit is crucial and expected of everyon that rides with us.



Bike Camping Packing Checklist and Tips here


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Where is it happening?

The Perfect Cup, 4700 North Damen Avenue, Chicago, United States

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USD 114.73

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