Freedom Bike Ride

  • Date Sat 12th June 2027 - Fri 18th June 2027
  • Time 12:00PM CDT
  • Location Chicago, Illinois
  • Price Free
  • Races 2 races

Event summary

Get ready to pedal your way through history at the annual Freedom Bike Ride, taking place from Saturday, June 12th to Friday, June 18th, 2027, in the vibrant city of Chicago, Cook County! This exciting event invites cyclists of all levels to explore the rich heritage of Bronzeville on an 18.65 km (approximately 11.6 miles) route.

Join fellow biking enthusiasts for a fantastic day of fun and fitness, starting at the Timothy Community Center at 12 PM on June 12th. Not only will you experience the beauty of Bronzeville, but you can also participate in the virtual Freedom Bike Ride challenge, which allows riders to complete the same distance between June 14th and June 19th. Whether you're riding solo or as part of a group, enjoy the thrill of cycling while embracing the spirit of freedom! Remember, safety is keyβ€”helmets are required, and all riders should be prepared for their own repairs. Don’t miss out on this memorable biking adventure that celebrates community, history, and the joy of cycling!

Organiser's Description

Celebrate 2025 with a bicycling odyssey through Bronzeville. The annual Freedom Bicycle Ride offers a 18.65 KM route in Chicago. The virtual Freedom Bicycle Ride offers an 18.65 Mile challenge to be completed between June 14th through June 19th.

The live route will travel through historic Bronzeville.

Route can be viewed and downloaded at the links below

Route: TBA

Route will may be slightly different based on road conditions during that time but similar. Check back for updates.

STARTING POINT & REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Riders will start the ride in 2025 at the Timothy Community Center (4351 S. Drexel Blvd).

REGISTRATION FEES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Individual: Free

A group start takes place at 12 pm from the Timothy Community Center. Ride rain or shine. No refunds. The registration fee includes a route mapped through Ride With GPS, a water stop UNTIL 3pm. Riders are on their own for repairs. Parking is available near the start/finish!

RIDER SUPPORT
SAG support will not cover this route. They will have minimal tools to assist in minor bicycle repairs only. All riders should be prepared to make their own repairs. Riders will be on their own after that, or if they leave the route.

SAFETY - Helmets are required. An adult must accompany all cyclists under the age of 16. Riders must obey all Illinois traffic laws.

NOTICE - this is a RIDE not a RACE. Through this sign up platform "race" is automatically applied throughout the sections. This is not our doing, and we want everyone to know that this is a ride.

Races

  • Freedom Ride Chicago

    Sat 12th June 2027 (12:00PM CDT)

    Free

    OPENS 31 JAN 27
  • Juneteenth Freedom Ride Virtual

    Free

    OPENS 31 JAN 27

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Location

4351 S. Drexel, Chicago, 60653, IL, United States

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