Freedom Bike Ride
- Date Sat 13th June 2026 - Fri 19th June 2026
- Time 12:00PM CDT
- Location Chicago, Illinois
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Join the excitement of the annual Freedom Bike Ride from June 13 to June 19, 2026, in the vibrant neighborhood of Bronzeville, Chicago! This exhilarating event features an 18.65 km route that celebrates the spirit of freedom and community. Riders will kick off their adventure at the Timothy Community Center, where a group start is set for 12 PM on June 13th.
Participants can also take part in a virtual challenge, completing the 18.65-mile ride at their convenience between June 14th and June 19th. Whether youβre riding live through the historic streets of Bronzeville or opting for the virtual experience, the Freedom Bike Ride promises a memorable journey filled with camaraderie and scenic views. Donβt forget to wear your helmet and prepare for a fun day of cycling, as this event embraces cyclists of all levels! Registration is free, so gather your friends and family for a fantastic celebration of biking and community spirit!
Participants can also take part in a virtual challenge, completing the 18.65-mile ride at their convenience between June 14th and June 19th. Whether youβre riding live through the historic streets of Bronzeville or opting for the virtual experience, the Freedom Bike Ride promises a memorable journey filled with camaraderie and scenic views. Donβt forget to wear your helmet and prepare for a fun day of cycling, as this event embraces cyclists of all levels! Registration is free, so gather your friends and family for a fantastic celebration of biking and community spirit!
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.
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
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Freedom Ride Chicago
Sat 13th June 2026 (12:00PM CDT)
Free
OPENS 01 FEB 26 -
Juneteenth Freedom Ride Virtual
Free
OPENS 01 FEB 26
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