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. Two different distances/routes will be offered, heading south of Chicago, and further into Illinois or Indiana. The routes this year are brand new and are 95% on open roads, staying off most of the busier roads around the city.

Sunday – We have a number of ride options that can be enjoyed by everyone. Please join us.

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

OPTION #1 – Major Miles

Departure Time: 7:30 am SHARP
End Time: 1:00 pm
Start Location: Big Marsh, 11559 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60633
Distance: ~70 miles
Average Speed: ~17 mph
Drop/No Drop: No Drop
Route: TBD

OPTION #2 – Medium Miles

Departure Time: 7:30 am SHARP
End Time: 1:00 pm
Start Location: Big Marsh, 11559 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60633
Distance: 55 miles
Average Speed: 15-16 mph
Drop/No Drop: No Drop
Route: TBD

OPTION #3 – Minor Miles

Departure Time: 9:00 am SHARP
End Time: 1:00 pm
Start Location: Big Marsh, 11559 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60633
Distance: ~40 miles to Major Taylor grave site
Average Speed: ~12 mph
Drop/No Drop: No Drop
Route: TBD

OPTION #4 – Not Riding, Food Only

Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Big Marsh, 11559 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60633
Additional Information: This option is for just hanging out with the Major Taylor Chicago family, but not riding.

Sunday

OPTION #1 – Major Miles

Departure Time: 8:30 am SHARP
End Time: 1:00 pm
Start Location: Big Marsh, 11559 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60633
Distance: ~50 miles
Average Speed: 15-16 mph
Drop/No Drop: No Drop
Ride Leader: TBD

OPTION #2 – Minor Miles

Departure Time: 10:00 am SHARP
End Time: 1:00 pm
Start Location: Big Marsh, 11559 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60633
Distance: `~30 miles
Average Speed: ~12 mph
Drop/No Drop: No Drop
Ride Leader: TBD

Monday

Please bring cash as Whihala Ice Cream is a cash only business.
Date: Monday May 30, 2022
Departure Time: 9:00 am SHARP
End Time: 11:30 am
Start Location: Big Marsh, 11559 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60633
Distance: ~20 miles
Average Speed: ~12 mph
Drop/No Drop: No Drop
Ride Leader: TBD
Route: TBD