Victory Ride Routes

There are rides all weekend

The Victory Ride is the annual signature event of the Major Taylor Cycling Club Chicago. This fully supported ride is held on Memorial Day weekend. A full Memorial Day weekend of rides and fellowship. Whether you’re an elite athlete, a weekend warrior, or a casual cyclist we’ve got a distance right for you.

Saturday – This is the MAIN day of the weekend. Includes lots of riding, food, and fellowship. Three different distances/routes will be offered, heading south of Chicago, and further into Illinois or Indiana. The routes this year are 95% on open roads, staying off most of the busier roads around the city.

Sunday – High Spirited 40 mile route from Bartel Grassland (Home of the Big Ring)

Monday – This ride is a casual ride to get some ice cream before spending the day with family.

Cyclists can expect mostly flat sections and some gentle rollers. Remember this is Chicagoland, we don’t have hills but we do have wind.

Saturday (5/24)

For the most up to date informaiton please check the Event page for Saturday

OPTION #1 – Major Miles

  • Departure Time: 8:00 am SHARP
  • End Time: 1:00 pm
  • Start Location: 22331 Cottage Grove Ave, Steger, IL 60411
  • Distance: 72 miles
  • Average Speed: 18 mph
  • Drop/No Drop: No Drop
  • Ride Leader: Gary Bennett (773) 454-7932
  • Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50344788

OPTION #2 – Medium Miles

  • Departure Time: 9:00 am SHARP
  • End Time: 1:00 pm
  • Start Location: 22331 Cottage Grove Ave, Steger, IL 60411
  • Distance: 52 miles
  • Average Speed: 16-18 mph
  • Drop/No Drop: No Drop
  • Ride Leader: Pat The Rider (708) 753-9910
  • Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50344629

OPTION #3 – Minor Miles

  • Departure Time: 10:00 am SHARP
  • End Time: 1:00 pm
  • Start Location: 22331 Cottage Grove Ave, Steger, IL 60411
  • Distance: 32 miles
  • Average Speed: 14-15 mph
  • Drop/No Drop: No Drop
  • Ride Leader: Alonzo Johnson (847 )414-4704
  • Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50353006

OPTION #4 – Not Riding, Food Only

  • Time: 1:00 pm
  • Location: 22331 Cottage Grove Ave, Steger, IL 60411
  • Additional Information: We will park in front of the William D. McGee Fieldhouse off of Cottage Grove

Sunday (5/25)

For the most up to date information of the Sunday ride please check the event page

Major Miles

  • Departure Time: 8:00 am SHARP
  • End Time: 11:30 am
  • Start Location: Bartel Grassland (Central Ave & Flossmoor Rd, Tinley Park, IL 60477)
  • Distance: 40 miles
  • Average Speed: 16-18 mph
  • Drop/No Drop: No Drop
  • Ride Leader: Fernando Ramirez (708) 372-9260

Monday (5/26)

  • Please bring cash as Whihala Ice Cream is a cash only business.
  • Departure Time: 9:00 am SHARP
  • End Time: 11:30 am
  • Start Location: Eggers Grove (S Ave E & 112th St. Chicago, IL 60617)
  • Distance: 10 miles
  • Average Speed: Casual
  • Drop/No Drop: No Drop
  • Ride Leader: James Davis (312) 498-1245