Welcome to Tour de Chi! 

This is the official bike ride to all 77 Chicago Neighborhoods. The route has been carefully crafted with safety and enjoyment in mind. This is an epic Chicago adventure!

All participants will be provided phone/GPS route files with route information. For the most part, riders do a great job at sticking together.

There will be multiple rest station points along the route providing hydration and energy, alongside the opportunity to take advantage of local vendors. Miles 40, 65, 80, 100 and 120. Mile 120 features a stop nearby the iconic Super Dawg Drive-in.

After exploring the best Chicago has to offer by pedaling through all 77 community areas, riders finish on the Lake Front Path and can celebrate with a refreshing dip in Lake Michigan alongside a 10:00 p.m. firework show at Navy Pier!

The Tour de Chi is the ultimate “Summertime Chi” Chicago day!

Please ensure you have full big water bottles and

Safety is our highest priority! This is a completely open course.

There will be vehicle traffic. Please obey all traffic rules. Please do not attempt this event without city riding experience. There are no marshals nor closed roads. This is an urban cycling experience, and also what makes it enjoyable.

The route to travel to all 77 neighborhoods takes advantage of Chicago’s variety of bicycle trails, bike lane roads, and also busier open roadways. There are a lot of calm roadways.

The ride departs at 6:30 a.m. at the intersection of Randolph and the Lake Front Path (Dusable Harbor). There is no time limit. There is no official finish except when we return southbound on the Lake Front Path and cross North Avenue.

Tour de Chi is a permitted event through USA Cycling.