Tuesday Moderate Ride – May 13th – 9:00 AM – Panera
This week we will be riding to the “Old Dutch Mill” in Mount Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst, IL. The Dutch style windmill, which dates to 1867 (or maybe 1850 depending on your source), is one of the oldest in Illinois. Lunch will be at Al & Joe’s, a unique sandwich shop in Franklin Park. The shop specializes in the classic Chicago Sub. “Keep it fresh and pack it with love.”
Our total distance will be about 46 miles. This route does include more time than usual in industrial park properties, and the possibility of being delayed by a freight train is substantial. It’s worth it, however, for the windmill, the sandwiches, and the ambiance at Al & Joe’s. Here is a link to the route I will be using: ElmhurstWindmillTP · Ride with GPS. I will ride at a moderate (13 – 15 mph) pace. With enough interest there will be a second slightly faster group led by Will.
Here is a link to the menu at Al & Joe’s: Menu — Your Site Title (alandjoes.com). It will be helpful if you know what you want to order when you arrive.
Tuesday’s forecast is sort of ok – mostly cloudy with a slight chance of a rain shower. The high temperature will be 68 degrees. The wind will be out of the ENE at 5 to 10 mph, which does mean that we will be riding into the wind for most of the return trip. Good enough for now. If the weather should be problematic on Tuesday morning, I will post an announcement to the Rides Forum before 7:30 AM. Please remember that occasionally items posted to the Forum do not immediately generate emails. If you expect an email message and don’t see it, go to the Club’s website and check the Forum directly.