Chicago Bike the Drive is May 27th. The bike event begins at 5:30am but you need to start no later than 7am. For adults it is $55-66 to enter, for kids 17 and under it is $17. To register.
The Route – the start is at Columbus Drive and Jackson Drive in downtown Chicago. Lake Shore Drive is closed for five hours so you can bike. Three rest stops along the route with water and light snacks. Bring your own water bottle. There is a post ride festival with live music at Butler Field with live music, breakfast, and sponsor contests may entice you to end your ride at the post-ride festival in Butler Field.
Registered participants with rider numbers can safely start the ride at:
Columbus Drive and Jackson Drive Starting Line
Bryn Mawr Rest Stop
Museum of Science & Industry Rest Stop
Fullerton Check Point
Oakwood Check Point