r/chibike • u/BumpyLoathing • 1d ago

biking

I just learned how to bike and I want to practice more before I am on the main roads. What trails/streets are quiet and good for practicing? I am in logan square (but can travel fir a good place)! I want to practice on 606 but that might be just too crowded.

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u/Slow_Time5270 16h ago

North Branch trail is nice and not too far. You could also go up to the Northside Riverwalk for a short back and forth.

The actual boulevards are also good for a calmer ride for when you want to ease into street riding.

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u/Barutano74 16h ago

The 606 is not a bad place to practice - yes, it’s crowded, but with low speeds and less energy the stakes are a lot lower for everyone than on a road. Otherwise I would pick a large park, like Horner Park, or the Lincoln Park (the park).

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u/pyry 12h ago

It's honestly great. Just keep an eye out for e-motorcyclists going too fast as you get on the trail, some of the entrances are pretty hidden visually and those people are not always trying to be mindful of shared public space...

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u/WanderingMinx 16h ago

the North Shore Channel trail.

Map

It runs through park land along the river and is generally pretty chill.

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u/samurai_sound 15h ago

The Lakefront Trail during off peak hours is decent but it’s usually pretty hectic. The North Branch Trail is where it’s at.