Freedom Bike Ride
Freedom Bike Ride is a road cycling race on June 12–18, 2027 in Chicago, IL.
- Date
- June 12–18, 2027 (270 days to go)
- Location
- 4351 S. Drexel, Chicago, IL
- Sport
- Road Cycling
From the Organizer
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
75°
Typical Low
59°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chicago Northerly Is, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Chicago, IL
Population
2,707,648
as of 2023
City Elevation
594 ft
Nearest Airport
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Freedom Bike Ride, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
270
Days to train
- Race
- Freedom Bike Ride
- Date
- June 12–18, 2027
- Location
- 4351 S. Drexel, Chicago, IL
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Road cycling rewards pacing judgment and consistent time on your bike more than raw power. If you already ride regularly and can comfortably ride a few miles, you have a good starting base for most beginner-friendly events.
Road Cycling
Built around sustained effort on a bike, exploring cities on the open road. Beginner distances create a great entry point into endurance sports.
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Freedom Bike Ride
Jun 12, 2027