Why this route?
Takes the 37 cycleway
SAFETY, BY DISTANCE
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
AVOIDED ALONG THE WAY
Avoids North Sheffield Avenue
Busier roads or shared paths
ELEVATION
26 ft of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 13 ft on the direct route.
The route, street by street
- North State StreetQuiet streets2037 ft
- East Burton PlaceQuiet streets725 ft
- North Lake Shore DriveBusy road1101 ft
- West LaSalle DriveBusy road492 ft
- Lakefront TrailBike path · GIT · LT2.3 mi
- Roscoe Street Access PathBike path · Roscoe Avenue Access to Lakefront Trail431 ft
- Lakefront Trail ConnectorQuiet streets · Roscoe Avenue Access to Lakefront Trail1314 ft
- Unnamed pathSome traffic196 ft
- West Roscoe StreetBike path · Roscoe2318 ft
- North Sheffield AvenueSome traffic · Roscoe1404 ft
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
Questions
How long does it take to cycle from Gold Coast to Lakeview?
About 27 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 4.2 mi. The most direct route is 3.7 mi and takes about 24 min, with more of it on busier roads.
What is the safest way to cycle from Gold Coast to Lakeview?
SuperSafe™ goes via North State Street, Lakefront Trail and West Roscoe Street, using GIT, LT, Roscoe Avenue Access to Lakefront Trail and Roscoe. 85% of the route is on quiet streets and bike paths; the rest is short stretches with some traffic, mostly at crossings.
Is the ride from Gold Coast to Lakeview hilly?
Not really. It climbs 26 ft in total, with no steep stretches.
Can I get turn-by-turn directions for this route?
Yes, in the Cyclemate app for iPhone and Android. Open this page on your phone and tap Open in Cyclemate: the route loads in the app, ready to start with turn-by-turn navigation from Gold Coast.
Is the Cyclemate app free?
Yes. Cyclemate is free to download on iPhone and Android, and SuperSafe™ directions and the live Chicago map are included.
Why does the route change?
It is planned live on Cyclemate's Chicago map, which picks up new bike paths, roadworks and closures, and reports from riders. When the streets change, so does the route.