Festival
After your ride, cool down at our post-ride festival, which runs from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Butler Field, located at the north end of Grant Park.
Enjoy live music, beer, and fun activities for the kids! You can stash your bike with our bike valet at no charge while you peruse the offerings from our exhibitors. Many bike industry and bike-friendly businesses will be on hand with freebies, samples, and other offerings.
Finally, swing by the Active Transportation Alliance tent to learn more about what we’re doing to improve bicycling, walking, and transit options in your community.
30-Mile Challenge
Looking to tackle all 30 miles of Jean Baptiste Point DuSable Lake Shore Drive? Add on the 30-mile challenge during registration! If you complete the entire 30-mile course, you’ll receive a limited edition medal to commemorate your triumphant achievement!
Just track your mileage on a smart phone and stop by the main festival in Butler Field or at the North or South Rest Stop after the ride to pickup your medal.
Other Challenges!
We’ve added a 15-Mile Challenge and a Young Riders Challenge. Add them during registration!
Bike the Drive is a fundraiser held by
Active Transportation Alliance is a non-profit advocacy organization working to improve conditions for walking, biking, and public transit throughout chicagoland.
FESTIVAL PHOTOS
What participants have said about Bike the Drive
“I drove up with a group from Indianapolis and we had a great time doing this event! We loved the scenery, the people and the route.”
“Great event. Doing it again next year!!”
“All the volunteers were bright, cheerful and very helpful. Kudos to them.”
