Why this route?
Takes the Promontory Point - Washington Park cycleway
SAFETY, BY DISTANCE
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
ELEVATION
16 ft of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 16 ft on the direct route.
The route, street by street
- East 53rd StreetBusy road103 ft
- South Lake Park Avenue WestQuiet streets499 ft
- East 54th StreetQuiet streets767 ft
- South Blackstone AvenueQuiet streets890 ft
- 55th Street BikewayBike path · Promontory Point - Washington Park0.8 mi
- East 55th StreetSome traffic · Promontory Point - Washington Park312 ft
- Payne DriveSome traffic · Payne · Rainey · Morgan2430 ft
- Ellsworth DriveBike path · Elsworth · King0.7 mi
- East 50th StreetQuiet streets1234 ft
- Indiana Avenue BikewayQuiet streets1.2 mi
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
Questions
How long does it take to cycle from Hyde Park to Bronzeville?
About 25 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 3.9 mi. The most direct route is 3.3 mi and takes about 21 min, with more of it on busier roads.
What is the safest way to cycle from Hyde Park to Bronzeville?
SuperSafe™ goes via 55th Street Bikeway, Ellsworth Drive and Indiana Avenue Bikeway, using Promontory Point - Washington Park, Payne, Rainey, Morgan, Elsworth and King. 88% 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 Hyde Park to Bronzeville hilly?
No. It climbs 16 ft in total and is flat for almost all of it.
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 Hyde Park.
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.