Tuesday Moderate Ride – July 7th – 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.
Finally, we have some seriously fine weather predicted. It is expected to be sunny with winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph. During our ride time the temperature range should be between 72 and 82 degrees.