Major Taylor Cycling Club Chicago

Friday Morning Freewheeling
2025-08-08 09:00 - 11:30, 2025-08-01 09:00 - 11:30, 2025-07-25 09:00 - 11:30, 2025-07-18 09:00 - 11:30, 2025-07-11 09:00 - 11:30, 2025-07-04 09:00 - 11:30, 2025-06-27 09:00 - 11:30, 2025-06-20 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Columbia Woods, 8424 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, 60480, United States
Explore the beauty and nature of Columbia Woods with us!
Start Location: Columbia Woods (8424 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL 60480). Trail entrance sits in front of the Speedway gas station follow this road to trails parking lot.
Dates: Fridays during the season
Departure: 9:00 am SHARP
End Time: 11:30 am
Average Speed: 14-15 mph
Distance: 25-36 miles
Ride Leader: Celeste Adams (815-277-9567) | Darlene Davis (darlenedavis2014@gmail.com)
Drop/No Drop: No Drop as long as you keep the pace of the ride
Additional Information: We Are Asking Everyone To Wear MTC3 Gear if you have one. Please DO NOT park at the Speedway Gas Station. The gas station is near the entrance to the trail parking lot. Please park at the trailhead parking lot.
We will ride only if weather is permitting. Check with the ride leader before traveling to the ride to see if the ride will be cancelled due to weather.
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL MAJOR TAYLOR CHICAGO RIDES!
WHAT TO BRING TO AN MTC3 RIDE:

One Minute Pull Together
2025-08-06 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-07-30 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-07-23 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-07-09 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-07-02 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-06-25 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-06-18 17:30 - 19:00 | 7-Eleven, 425 Sauk Trail, Park Forest, United States
Come hammer out some miles after work at a fun pace because this is what we do! No one pulls alone, we’re all pulling together!
Start Location: 7- Eleven 425 Sauk Trail Park Forest, Il
Date: Wednesday’s through the end of the season
Departure Time: 5:30 pm
End Time: 7:00 pm
Average Speed: 18-20 mph
Distance: 24-25 miles
Drop/No Drop: No Drop as long as you can ride at the stated pace.
Ride Leader: Lester Hampton (708)-926-4501
Additional Information: We are asking everyone to wear your MTC3 Gear
We will ride only if weather is permitting. Check with the ride leader before traveling to the ride to see if the ride will be cancelled due to weather.
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL MAJOR TAYLOR CHICAGO RIDES!
WHAT TO BRING TO AN MTC3 RIDE:

Monday Night Malarkey
2025-08-04 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-07-28 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-07-21 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-07-14 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-07-07 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-06-30 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-06-23 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-06-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Menards Parking Lot, 21630 S Cicero Ave, Matteson, 60443, United States
Multiple Pace groups, so find your vibe with us along the beautiful Old Plank Trail! Whether you’re looking to keep it chill or crank it up, we’ve got a group for you!
Start Location: Menards parking lot (21630 S Cicero Ave, Matteson, IL 60443)
Dates: Mondays throughout the riding season
Departure Time: 5:30 pm
End Time: 60 mins or Sunset
Average Speed: Variety dependent on how many riders A Group: 17 mph | B Group: 14-15 mph | C Group 10-12 mph
Ride Leader: Mike Wiggins Jr | (708) 915-9164
Drop/No Drop: Absolutely a NO DROP ride. No one rides alone
Additional Information: We Are Asking Everyone To Wear MTC3 Gear. Bring lights and dress accordingly.
We will ride only if weather is permitting. Check with the ride leader before traveling to the ride to see if the ride will be cancelled due to weather.
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL MAJOR TAYLOR CHICAGO RIDES!
WHAT TO BRING TO AN MTC3 RIDE:

MTC3 Chicago Grit Community Ride
2025-07-27 14:30 - 15:15 | Chicago Grit, 1000 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
Join us as we ride the race course for Day 10 of Chicago Grit Fulton Market! This is an community ride to get out and ride together in unity! You must register in order to ride the race course. Click Here to register
RIDE DETAILS
Start Location: 1000 W. Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607
Departure Time: 2:30p (2:45p Sharp)
End Time: 3:15p
Average Speed: 15-16 mph
Distance: 0.75 Miles , loop as many times in 30 mins
Ride leader: TBD
Drop/No Drop: No Drop . The group will pull over for mechanicals or mishaps.
Additional Information: We Are Asking Everyone To Wear MTC3 Gear if you have one. This is a non-stop loop
We will ride only if weather is permitting. Check with the ride leader before traveling to the ride to see if the ride will be cancelled due to weather.
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL MAJOR TAYLOR CHICAGO RIDES!
WHAT TO BRING TO AN MTC3 RIDE:

Friday Morning Freewheeling
2025-07-11 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-06-27 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-06-13 10:00 - 12:30 | Columbia Woods, 8424 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, 60480, United States
Explore the beauty and nature of Columbia Woods with us!
Start Location: Columbia Woods (8424 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL 60480). Trail entrance sits in front of the Speedway gas station follow this road to trails parking lot.
Dates: Fridays during the season
Departure: 10:00 am SHARP
End Time: 12:30 pm
Average Speed: 14-15 mph
Distance: 25-36 miles
Ride Leader: Celeste Adams (815-277-9567) | Darlene Davis (darlenedavis2014@gmail.com)
Drop/No Drop: No Drop as long as you keep the pace of the ride
Additional Information: We Are Asking Everyone To Wear MTC3 Gear if you have one. Please DO NOT park at the Speedway Gas Station. The gas station is near the entrance to the trail parking lot. Please park at the trailhead parking lot.
We will ride only if weather is permitting. Check with the ride leader before traveling to the ride to see if the ride will be cancelled due to weather.
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL MAJOR TAYLOR CHICAGO RIDES!
WHAT TO BRING TO AN MTC3 RIDE:

Friday Morning Freewheeling
2025-07-04 08:00 - 10:30 | Columbia Woods, 8424 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, 60480, United States
Explore the beauty and nature of Columbia Woods with us!
Start Location: Columbia Woods (8424 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL 60480). Trail entrance sits in front of the Speedway gas station follow this road to trails parking lot.
Dates: Fridays during the season
Departure: 8:00 am SHARP
End Time: 10:30 am
Average Speed: 14-15 mph
Distance: 25-36 miles
Ride Leader: Celeste Adams (815-277-9567) | Darlene Davis (darlenedavis2014@gmail.com)
Drop/No Drop: No Drop as long as you keep the pace of the ride
Additional Information: We Are Asking Everyone To Wear MTC3 Gear if you have one. Please DO NOT park at the Speedway Gas Station. The gas station is near the entrance to the trail parking lot. Please park at the trailhead parking lot.
We will ride only if weather is permitting. Check with the ride leader before traveling to the ride to see if the ride will be cancelled due to weather.
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL MAJOR TAYLOR CHICAGO RIDES!
WHAT TO BRING TO AN MTC3 RIDE:

MTC3 Century Ride
2025-06-28 06:30 - 13:30 | Pep Boys Parking Lot, 21610 Cicero,, Matteson, IL, 60443, United States
Time to push your limits for 100 miles! Hit the road with us for an epic endurance ride! Hydrate, gear up, and let’s see what you’re made of!
Option 1 – 100 Miles
Start Location: Pep Boys Parking Lot (21610 Cicero, Matteson, IL 60443)
Departure Time: 6:30 am SHARP
End Time: 1:30 pm
Average Speed: 15 – 16 mph
Distance: 100 miles
Ride leaders: Lester Hampton | (708) 926-4501 and Keith Rice | (708) 769-8269
Additional Information: We will pick up 2nd Group at Wicker Park

Option 2 – 24 Miles (Wicker Park to Crown Point Loop)
Start Location: Wicker Park (8554 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland, IN 46322)
Departure Time: 8:30 am SHARP
End Time: 10:30 am
Average Speed: 15 – 16 mph
Distance: 24 miles
Ride leaders: Lester Hampton | (708) 926-4501 and Keith Rice | (708) 769-8269
This is a No Drop Ride. The Group will stay together in it’s entirety
Additional Information: Please make sure to bring snacks, waters, spare inner-tube, bike lights etc. We Are Asking Everyone To Wear MTC3 Gear if you have one.
We will ride only if weather is permitting. Check with the ride leader before traveling to the ride to see if the ride will be cancelled due to weather.
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL MAJOR TAYLOR CHICAGO RIDES!
WHAT TO BRING TO AN MTC3 RIDE:

MTC3 Trail Blazers
2025-06-21 08:00 - 11:30 | Palos Heights, 7607 W College Dr, Palos Heights, 60463, United States
Ready for a relaxed spin to start your Saturday? Roll with us on the trails, Cal-Sag or Tinley Creek! We may stop for coffee or snacks, determined by the ride leader or group. Let’s Get Cranking!
Start Location: Palos Heights Public works (7607 W College Dr. Palos Heights, Il 60463)
Date: Every 3rd Saturday during the riding season
Departure Time: 8:00 am SHARP
End Time: 11:30 am
Average Speed: 13 mph
Distance: 25-40 miles
Ride leader: Robert Nathan (773)-551-5271
Drop/No Drop: No Drop
Additional Information: We Are Asking Everyone To Wear MTC3 Gear
We will ride only if weather is permitting. Check with the ride leader before traveling to the ride to see if the ride will be cancelled due to weather.
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL MAJOR TAYLOR CHICAGO RIDES!
WHAT TO BRING TO AN MTC3 RIDE:
