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40 mile ride. Rest stop at the 20 mile mark at gas station. No Drop. Average speed 15 to 17 mph.

A short 11 mile ride on Zwift to test the meetups functionality

Looking for a way to exercise in the cooler weather without going to the gym?
Join Beth for a brisk walk with stops along the way for body weight exercises.

This is an intermediate 41-mile ride 14-16 MPH with one planned rest stop

Planned road ride to take advantage of unusually warm November day. Expect average speed of 15-17 mph. No drop, but riders will separate and regroup at turns.

Details to follow later this week.

Meet at 39W115 Main St., Batavia, Il. 10:00 A.M.


Dick Young Forest Preserve comprises some of Kane County‘s finest wetlands, woodlands and prairie. Together, these create an ecological complex that supports a great diversity of animals and plants, including several threatened, rare and endangered species.

2nd Club meetup on the Zwift virtual ride system

Brisk walking and stops for body weight exercises in parks.

Ride cancelled due to unsafe weather/winds.

This is an intermediate gravel ride in Pecatonica, IL 31 miles with 1100 ft. elevation on mostly gravel roads and hilly terrain

Sun Nov 15, 2020
Ski Walk at Four Lakes

FVBSC members are welcome at annual “Ski Walk” by Nordic Fox Ski Club, 1pm at Four Lakes Ski area in Lisle. Meet 1pm at the ski hill with poles and work out attire. This is great for pre-season conditioning. Must contact NFox leader Art Kardatzke 312-287-9534, arthur.kardatzke@gmail.com.
Since this is on a ski hill, there should be plenty of room to social distance, but please see our COVID guidelines, and bring a mask. Art will demo/answer questions, and you can make this workout as easy or strenuous as you like. Maybe ice cream after? Note-please also email Jeanne B (FVBSC winter/xc ski chair) and include your name in body of email so we have a record of FVBSC attendees. Sorry, I am unable to attend, but may do an easy version another day closer to Geneva area. JB

Location: Four Lakes Alpine Snowsports, 5750 Lakeside Drive, Lisle 60532

60 minute ride on the Big Foot Hills route in Watopia (Zwift meet up)

Meet at Johnson‘s Mound Forest Preserve at 10 A.M.

60 minutes of riding the R.G.V. loop in France, Zwift meeup

Brisk walking and body weight exercises.

This is an intermediate gravel ride in Pecatonica, IL 31 miles with 1100 ft. elevation on mostly gravel roads and hilly terrain

This is a standing Intermediate ZWIFT Meetup for 60 minutes. Route will vary.
You will need to FOLLOW Carrie on Zwift in order to be invited to these rides.

60 minutes of riding the RGV course of France, Zwift meeup

Meet at Meissner-Corron Forest Preserve at 10 A.M.

7N760 Corron Rd, St. Charles, IL 60175

Text Bonnie if hiking. 630-508-1994

An intermediate 51 mile ride 14-16 MPH.

Sat Nov 28, 2020 Winter Prep Hike/Poles optional, 9 30 am-11 am
Easy morning hike starting from Stowell-Peddy Park, S Elgin. North and south Thornwood loops. Trail is asphalt with grass shoulder; also a grass path is available for portion of walk. This is a pretty trail system bordered by woods, a creek and a wetland area with 2 ponds. Bring poles if you like. Small grassy hill for pole climbs and option to stay for ½ mile fitness trail with exercise stations (disposable gloves suggested.) Masks must be worn , see COVID -19 guidelines. Limit 10 people.
Meet at the little historic barn/windmill at the north side of the parking lot. If this lot is full, park at Corron School next door, and walk over to start. Stowell-Peddy Park is located on the south side of McDonald Rd, between the fire station and school. Contact Jeanne B by 8pm Fri phone 847-742-1294 or email JBbikeski@gmail.com. (Sat morning after 8am—cell phone 312-320-1499.) Plan to walk 1 to 2 hrs, 3 to 5 miles depending on how far we go on north loop and how much at Peddy Park, can be flexible.
Directions—from Randall Rd/Rt 64 intersection in St Charles, go north on Randall approx 5 miles to Stearns/McDonald stoplight, then left (west) on Stearns approx half mile to the park—just past the fire station. Turn left (south) into the park. Coffee and restrooms at Mc Donald’s Redington St, South Elgin address on google maps. It is 1 mile from the park, and is located east of Home Depot, along the west side of Randall, south of Stearns/Randall stoplight.
Jeanne Bereza

This is an intermediate gravel ride in Pecatonica, IL 40 miles with 2100 ft. elevation on mostly gravel roads