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Discover why nothing beats Chicago summers!

MB Financial Bank Bike the Drive offers a perfect chance to explore Chicago. Stick around and take advantage of Chicago’s 115 miles of bikeways, including the 18-mile Lakefront Trail. Outside of the city, explore an array of sprawling parks and historic towns along several hundred miles of bike trails.

Hotel specials

MB Financial Bank Bike the Drive participants can take advantage of a terrific deal at The Fairmont Hotel Chicago, Bike the Drive’s official hotel, conveniently located less than a mile from the start/finish area. Pay just $149 for a room at this luxurious hotel that offers valet bike service.

Click here or call 800.526.2008 for reservations.
This special rate is for Saturday May 29, but the discounted rate may be available for the entire weekend if you book early.

Bike rentals

Bike and Roll Chicago, the official bicycle rental company for MB Financial Bank Bike the Drive, is offering participants a special rates starting at $20. Fitness bikes and road bikes will also be available for rent for $45. All bike rentals include a helmet, lock, and riding map.

Helmets are required for the event and will also be available for rent or to buy. Bike and Roll Chicago will donate a portion of the rental proceeds back to the Active Transportation Alliance. For more information please email info@bikechicago.com 0r visit www.bikechicago.com

Bobby’s Bike Hike is offering a bike rental special! Reserve your bike now for only $20. The $20 covers overnight rental, a helmet, lock and map.

Explore

Get to know your way around our exceptional network of trails and bike routes with the Chicagoland Bike Map. Purchase one with your registration or buy one here.

Learn how to take your bike on a Metra train to reach countless parks and scenic trails in the region.

Come into downtown from the airport. Click here to learn how to use your bike on CTA!

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.