Why this route?
Avoids North Milwaukee Avenue
SAFETY, BY DISTANCE
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
AVOIDED ALONG THE WAY
Avoids North Milwaukee Avenue
Busier roads or shared paths
ELEVATION
23 ft of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 23 ft on the direct route.
The route, street by street
- North Milwaukee AvenueBike path · Milwaukee1767 ft
- North Leavitt StreetQuiet streets · Milwaukee1 mi
- Augusta Boulevard BikewayBike path · West Augusta Cycleway1.1 mi
- North Milwaukee AvenueBike path · Milwaukee2161 ft
- Milwaukee Avenue BikewayBike path · Milwaukee · Kinzie0.9 mi
- North Clinton StreetBike path · Kinzie · Clinton · Northwest to Milwaukee Avenue2155 ft
- West Washington StreetSome traffic · Clinton · Washington1200 ft
- Washington Street BikewayBike path · Washington1204 ft
- North LaSalle StreetBusy road422 ft
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
Questions
How long does it take to cycle from Wicker Park to The Loop?
About 30 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 4.6 mi. The most direct route is 3.4 mi and takes about 22 min, with more of it on busier roads.
What is the safest way to cycle from Wicker Park to The Loop?
SuperSafe™ goes via North Leavitt Street, Augusta Boulevard Bikeway and Milwaukee Avenue Bikeway, using Milwaukee, West Augusta Cycleway, Kinzie, Clinton, Northwest to Milwaukee Avenue and Washington. 86% 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 Wicker Park to The Loop hilly?
No. It climbs 23 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 Wicker 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.