Written for everyone who enjoys a good bike ride, Best Bike Rides Chicago presents a variety of scenic rides around the Chicago region — from easy excursions to challenging longer rides.

Learn about little-known rides along the lakeshore, explore the network of regional bike trails, and get to know unique neighborhoods and communities. The color photos will inspire the journey.

Whether you’re in Chicago, the collar counties, Indiana, Michigan, or Wisconsin—the rides in the book will lead you to scores of parks, rivers, lakes, and stunning natural areas. . . not to mention quiet farm roads, charming towns, historic landmarks, restaurants, and shops.

The book contains a wealth of information like:

• Detailed, mile-by-mile directions
• Color photos to inspire the journey
• A Ride Finder to help you find the best rides for you
• GPS coordinates