Dirt on the Road

[alanmcorcoran]

Can you recommend any worthwhile roads within 50-60 miles of the Loop?

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by alanmcorcoran

Can you recommend any worthwhile roads within 50-60 miles of the Loop?

Depends on what you mean by "worthwhile" but yes, several.

There is a nice park around Brookfiled Zoo....and a good zoo too.....if you are into that.

Then there is the Fox river valley. Around here, you need to find a river to find a curve in the road. About 20-30 miles west of the loop; state routes 25 and 31 go along the river and there are some REAL nice neighborhoods (for the mid-west) in Batavia....built by folks associated with Fremi Lab.

Then there is SR 102 and 113 northwest of Kankakee; that's a bit farther out.

Then there is Lake Shore drive and Sheridan Drive north of the Loop.
That is more urban but still interesting, I think.

I'm 75 miles from Kankakee and I'd be pleased to buy lunch if you decide to go down there.

[alanmcorcoran]

My work rider buddy is fixing me up with Mad maps and the rest of the gang here has mentioned Starved Rock. My preference is to get some general recommendations with some options and then just go and improvise. I try to avoid making too many plans or the ride becomes a bit too much like my job.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by alanmcorcoran

My work rider buddy is fixing me up with Mad maps and the rest of the gang here has mentioned Starved Rock.

That's a good one.....but rather far away.
Mapquest says 92 miles.