Why this route?
Avoids North Sheridan Road
SAFETY, BY DISTANCE
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
AVOIDED ALONG THE WAY
Avoids North Sheridan Road and North Lakeview Avenue
Busier roads or shared paths
ELEVATION
20 ft of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 26 ft on the direct route.
The route, street by street
- Unnamed pathSome traffic93 ft
- North Winthrop AvenueQuiet streets212 ft
- North Kenmore AvenueQuiet streets167 ft
- West Wilson AvenueSome traffic · GIT1027 ft
- North Hazel StreetQuiet streets2591 ft
- West Buena AvenueQuiet streets · Buena Avenue Access to Lakefront Trail1531 ft
- Buena Avenue Access PathBike path · Buena Avenue Access to Lakefront Trail232 ft
- Lakefront TrailBike path · GIT · LT1.6 mi
- Lincoln Park Fitness CourseBike path · LPFC331 ft
- SidewalkShared path222 ft
- North Lake Shore DriveSome traffic776 ft
- West Oakdale AvenueQuiet streets1373 ft
- North Pine Grove AvenueQuiet streets460 ft
- West Surf StreetQuiet streets106 ft
- North Pine Grove AvenueQuiet streets1255 ft
- West Wrightwood AvenueQuiet streets913 ft
- North Clark StreetSome traffic · Downtown - Evanston1133 ft
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
Questions
How long does it take to cycle from Uptown to Lincoln Park?
About 25 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 3.9 mi. The most direct route is 3.5 mi and takes about 23 min, with more of it on busier roads.
What is the safest way to cycle from Uptown to Lincoln Park?
SuperSafe™ goes via North Hazel Street, West Buena Avenue and Lakefront Trail, using GIT, Buena Avenue Access to Lakefront Trail, LT, LPFC and Downtown - Evanston. 84% 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 Uptown to Lincoln Park hilly?
No. It climbs 20 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 Uptown.
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.