This week we’ll ride on the Old Plank Road Trail from Matteson (see parking info below), to the scenic Hickory Creek Trail detour, and back, for a total of about 25 miles.

OPR Trail ins a linear rail-to-trail and offers views of oak trees and sugar maples, prairie grasses, and wildflowers, as well as opprtunities to view wildlife (including bald eagles!) while passing through nature preserves adjacent to the trail.

With luck, we’ll stop at the Farmers Market in Frankfort on the return trip for snack and refreshments.

Highlights:

The trail passes over an award-winning, arrowhead-shaped suspension bridge, which takes trail users over US 45. Frankfort, the trail's physical and spiritual center greets riders with an archway overhead emblazoned with the trail's name.

Details:

• Sunday, June 15 meet at 9:45am for 10am departure. Parking and route details coming soon. Ride end time is approximate.

• Riding distance about 28 miles

• Facilities available trailside.

• Ride at your own risk

What to bring:

• Your recumbent bike or trike
  A limited number of DEMO TRIKES may be available to rent from us by prior arrangement. Please call/text 773-930-4076.

• Helmet

• Snack/Water

Weather:

• We’ll ride in any weather, except steady downpour or dangerous snowy/icy conditions. Notification, if necessary, will be sent by 6pm Saturday, June 14.

REGISTRATION IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS EVENT: