Celebrate 2025 with a bicycling odyssey through Bronzeville. The annual Freedom Bicycle Ride offers a 18.65 KM route in Chicago. The virtual Freedom Bicycle Ride offers an 18.65 Mile challenge to be completed between June 14th through June 19th. The live route will travel through historic Bronzeville. Route can be viewed and downloaded at the links below Route: TBA Route will may be slightly different based on road conditions during that time but similar. Check back for updates. STARTING POINT & REGISTRATION INFORMATION Riders will start the ride in 2025 at the Timothy Community Center (4351 S. Drexel Blvd). REGISTRATION FEES ARE AS FOLLOWS: Individual: Free A group start takes place at 12 pm from the Timothy Community Center. Ride rain or shine. No refunds. The registration fee includes a route mapped through Ride With GPS, a water stop UNTIL 3pm. Riders are on their own for repairs. Parking is available near the start/finish! RIDER SUPPORT SAG support will not cover this route. They will have minimal tools to assist in minor bicycle repairs only. All riders should be prepared to make their own repairs. Riders will be on their own after that, or if they leave the route. SAFETY - Helmets are required. An adult must accompany all cyclists under the age of 16. Riders must obey all Illinois traffic laws. NOTICE - this is a RIDE not a RACE. Through this sign up platform "race" is automatically applied throughout the sections. This is not our doing, and we want everyone to know that this is a ride.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for June 12.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Chicago, IL.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
Freedom Bike Ride 2027 — Chicago, IL takes place on June 12, 2027. The race is held in Chicago, Illinois.
Where is Freedom Bike Ride 2027 — Chicago, IL held?
Freedom Bike Ride 2027 — Chicago, IL is held at 4351 S. Drexel in Chicago, Illinois.
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