Why this route?
Avoids West Addison Street
SAFETY, BY DISTANCE
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
AVOIDED ALONG THE WAY
Avoids West Addison Street and North Lake Shore Drive
Busier roads or shared paths
ELEVATION
20 ft of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 20 ft on the direct route.
The route, street by street
- West Addison StreetSome traffic · Lakefront - California Avenue914 ft
- North Wilton AvenueQuiet streets656 ft
- West Waveland AvenueQuiet streets1816 ft
- North Pine Grove AvenueQuiet streets725 ft
- West Addison StreetSome traffic · Lakefront - California Avenue · Addison Street Access to Lakefront Trail953 ft
- Addison Street Access PathBike path · Addison Street Access to Lakefront Trail286 ft
- Lakefront TrailBike path · Addison Street Access to Lakefront Trail · GIT · LT3.6 mi
- Oak Street Access PathSome traffic1825 ft
- North Rush StreetSome traffic1198 ft
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
Questions
How long does it take to cycle from Wrigleyville to Gold Coast?
About 33 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 5.2 mi. The most direct route is 4.5 mi and takes about 29 min, with more of it on busier roads.
What is the safest way to cycle from Wrigleyville to Gold Coast?
SuperSafe™ goes via West Waveland Avenue, Lakefront Trail and Oak Street Access Path, using Lakefront - California Avenue, Addison Street Access to Lakefront Trail, GIT and LT. 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 Wrigleyville to Gold Coast hilly?
A little. It climbs 20 ft in total, with a few moderate hills along the way.
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 Wrigleyville.
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.