One way to get to the start of the ride is:
· Go South on the Tollway (I-294)
· Exit West onto I-290 towards Rockford/IL 64
· Immediately, at the first interchange, go West on North Ave (IL 64)
· Go Left (south) at IL 83
· Go Right (west) at St. Charles Ave
· Go Left (south) in three blocks at Villa Ave
· Go Right (west) in two blocks at Kenilworth Ave. (If you cross railroad tracks you have gone too far)
· Shortly after turning onto Kenilworth, you'll find public parking on the right, from which the ride will start. It is a U-shaped parking lot around a little park, which doubles as a trail head for the Great Western Bicycle Trail. The public parking lot is located right behind the More Brewing Company at 126 S. Villa Ave, Villa Park, IL, 60181.
Driving from Wilmette takes 45-60 minutes, depending on traffic.