Check out our resources to help make your ride as smooth, safe and fun as possible!
Tips for the ride
- MB Financial Bank Bike the Drive Official Ride Guide
- Get your bike ready
- How to wear your rider and helmet numbers
- Riding with children
- Event route and timing
- Safe riding
Get ready for the ride
The MB Financial Bank Bike the Drive is a fun, relaxed ride where you can choose your own pace and distance. If you would like a biking schedule, however, check out these guides crafted by our very own Randy Warren, program director and Elite-level USA Cycling-licensed coach.
Getting there
After the event
Randolph Street Market Festival
After Biking the Drive, pedal on over to the West Loop and experience the annual Garden Party at the Randolph Street Market Festival – free entrance with your MB Financial Bank Bike the Drive registration! This world-renowned retro-spectacle features live music, fancy and fun food and beverages, and the best-salvaged treasures, art, furnishings, fashion and even retooled vintage Schwinn bicycles! 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. 1340 W. Randolph at Ada Street. There will be plenty of space to lock your bike. Don’t worry about balancing that new lawn chair on the back of your bike because home delivery service is available for any purchases you make.















