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Bike. Snack. Repeat…Four Star Bike and Chow Tour is fast approaching!

On Sunday August 25th ActiveTrans is hosting our Four Star Bike and Chow Tour. We invite you and your family to join 3,000+ riders and explore Chicago's North Side and North suburbs, stopping en-route to sample some of the tastiest treats the city has to offer! Following the ride, join us for a Goose Island beer, entertainment and musical merriment at University of Illinois at Chicago campus. It will be a fun-filled family day for all to enjoy!

What are the route options?

There are four bike routes to choose from, all of which feature bike-friendly steets and trails on Chicago's North Side and North 'Burbs. 

Choose from 12-, 22-, 35- or 62-mile routes.

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  • 12-mile – Visit Chicago’s lakefront, Lincoln Park and Nature Museum.
  •  22-miles – Visit Wrigley Field, Oz Park, Chicago River, Kinzie protected bike lane.
  • 35-miles – Visit Uptown, Graceland Cemetery, Rogers Park, North Shore Channel Trail, Chicago Boulevards.
  • 62-miles – The Ultimate Neighborhood and ‘Burbs Ride – Visit Chicago Botanic Garden, North Shore, Evanston.

What cuisines are on offer to sample? 

Each rider will receive a punch card to redeem three delicious samples along their chosen route. 

You will have the opportunity to taste some of the following cuisines!

Samosas from Arya Bhavan: What sets these samosas apart is that they are baked, rather than fried, and the dough is made using organic unbleached flour. The samosas will be filled with potatoes, green peas and Indian spices. 

Pierogies from Red Apple Buffet: Riders will be able to try three different kinds of pierogies: sauerkraut and mushroom, potato and cheese and meat. The pierogies will be lightly fried so they are slightly crisp on the outside and easy to eat on the go. 

Thai food from Star of Siam: Riders will enjoy samples of Chicago’s famous Thai cuisine: vegetarian spring rolls, shrimp steamed shumai and chicken potstickers. 

BBQ pork mini-sliders from The Smoke Daddy: Have a BBQ pork slider with meat that smoked in-house with homemade sauce from one of Chicago’s top BBQ joints. 

Register Now!

Why not join us on our Four Star Bike and Chow Tour? It's a great day, whether you're a biking beginner or avid cyclist! So get your bike in gear and explore our city's neighborhoods and foodie fare with ActiveTrans!

Register now on our website www.fourstarbiketour.org
Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/activetrans
Twitter www.twitter.com/activetrans 

For more information about the event visit www.fourstarbikeandchow.org.

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