Guided Rides
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Just some of what you could see on a CBA guided ride.
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Guided Rides
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CBA Bike Tours
All CBA rides are custom planned according to riders' responses to the pre-ride questionnaire. However, we do have some pre-planned general tours to get people thinking.
Airbnb Reviews
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The bike ride around Chicago is a great way to see the city. Steve was very informative, funny, and curated a route that worked for everyone in the group. I’m... read more not an avid bike rider but I was able to keep up with the others and was able to overcome my fear of urban street riding. Highly recommend this tour.
September 18, 2021 -
Steve is very friendly and extremely easy to get a long with; as a solo, female traveler I felt safe with him and trusted him to safely guide me via... read more bike around the streets of Chicago. He showed me unique parts of Chicago that I would have never explored if it weren't for the biking tour. I learned many, many things about the city including its complex historical culture, street art and brewing companies. He even took photos of me at the stops I found most enjoyable (great for the gram!). I definitely recommend this biking tour to anyone who wishes to experience the personal side of Chicago!
September 11, 2020 -
This is an amazing tour and way beyond our imagination.
We, a group of 7, would love to explore more in this amazing cuty 'Chicago' and thought it would be a... read more fun to visit the city via cycling.
As we did not carry our own bikes with us, Steve was so kind to provide each of us a bike and a helmet before the tour.
Steve is vey reponsive and easy going. He also offered us different options for the customized tour including the intro of building, archtecture, murals and my favorite spot - The Wrigley field.
We had a lot fun on cycling, photo shooting, filming and sightseeing.
This is one of my unforgettable trips and definitely will come back to ride again with Steve in the future.
Warm regards,
DK
October 11, 2023 -
Steve tailored the tour to meet the expectations and abilities of all riders, and he was a terrific resource, showing us everything from neighborhood architecture to murals and parks. I... read more learned so much in just a short time, and Steve’s cheerful demeanor was just icing on the cake. Five stars. Well worth the time!
October 13, 2022 -
Steve was great. He provided a survey up front to learn about our interests in advance of the tour and went out of his way to effortlessly swing by a... read more few esoteric places upon requests we had during the tour. He was super friendly, kind, and knowledgeable. We felt comfortable on the bikes and we do not cycle in our home city. He has an immaculate storage unit with a bike library. We felt like we had a friend in the city to show us around which was fantastic.
August 23, 2024 -
It was a great experience! Highly recommend to anyone, including Chicago’s residents! Great way to see the city and learn curiosities outside the mainstream turistic sights. Steve was very knowledgeable,... read more friendly and accommodating. If you still considering, just do it!
September 4, 2020 -
Chicago native who 'thought' she knew everything until now! What a treat learning new things about the most amazing city in the world; making it even MORE amazing! Would definitely... read more let everyone know to get on a bike with Steve; you won't regret it!
September 5, 2020 -
This trip was so much fun and exactly what we were looking for. He took us all over Chicago in a safe biking experience. We even ran into... read more rain and Steve accommodated the trip for us which was above the top. Because of his light schedule he came to us to meet because I was having car troubles. He was the most friendly and planned our trip around us and what we wanted per our survey completed. This was great to see the town in a different way and would highly recommend to anyone looking to see Chicago on a bike. He kept us safe and knew the ways around the town. Steve has all the history and being a teacher he adapted to us so well! We will be coming back for another trip and will do another tour
June 24, 2019 -
leider oder zum Glück war ich der einzige Teilnehmer, aber Steve hatte eine wundervolle Tour ausgesucht und ich habe dadurch Infos über Stadtteile erhalten, die ich sonst nie besucht hätte.... read more Fundierte historische Erklärungen und städtebaulichen Infos.
June 16, 2022
Yelp
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This was by far the best day of my vacation in Chicago. A bike tour is the best way to see a city, and Steve's street art bike tour was... read more such a great experience. We saw great popular murals and tons of never seen or known about before. Steve knew the answers to all my questions about the artists, the collaborations, the backgrounds of the pieces and more. On top of that I felt very safe the whole and trusted his urban biking skills. It was truly a memorable experience and I can't wait to take my friends with me next time I go!
10/29/2019 -
A fantastic bike tour, personally tailored to your interests. We did a 3-hour ride with a group of four who signed up together, but you can also sign up alone... read more and be paired with others.
Steve is a friendly and knowledgeable guide. We had a rider who hadn't ridden a bicycle in years and Steve's loaner bike and helmet worked out great.
Highly recommend the "bike the boulevards" route and on through Pilsen and Chinatown. Great history and architecture.
Thanks, Steve!
7/12/2019 -
If you want to get to know Chicago more personally, try this out. This was one of my favorite experiences during my three day stay at Chicago. I did all... read more the tourist must-dos but it was nice to bike around neighborhoods and to feel what exactly the locals see everyday. Steve was great with everything from picking out/adjusting a bike for my size to explaining fun little details of Chicago. If you love being active and want a new experience while traveling, this would be great for you.
8/28/2019 -
Absolutely loved this bike tour with Steve. Our tour was customized to what we wanted to see. Steve included stops in between our requested stops so we could learn and... read more enjoy more about this beautiful city. Steve was patient with us and accommodating to our level of bike riding, making sure we were following behind and letting us know our route ahead. Steve took pictures and put them together on a map showing where we had been. He also included photos from the movie sites we stopped at so we could compare our pictures with the movie. It was awesome! I will recommend Steve to friends and book again!!!
9/25/2023 -
Steve created a wonderful memory for us while on a short trip to Chicago. Our group of girls had a mix of biking experience and he went out of his... read more way to ensure we all felt comfortable. This tour was a comfortable pace filled with local art and history of each space. The ability to ride through the city made us feel like a local even though my riding skills may have indicated otherwise. Thank you Steve for making us feel like a priority to you and your city. Would love to come and do this again.
4/29/2021 -
My friend from out of town wanted to visit me in Chicago for my birthday. Instead of going out to a fancy dinner, we decided to go on an... read more adventure with Chicago Bike Adventures. It was a great! I live in Chicago and love to bike. I wasn't sure if I would see anything new or unexpected on my trip because I live here, but I certainly did! Steve is extremely knowledgeable and knows about all the hidden gems! He customized the tour for just me and my friend and one other woman that joined us that day. It was great to be able to see all of the things I wanted to see (like street art, history, and planning stuff) and not get into the things I didn't care as much about. I'm sure there are many more customized adventures that he is prepared to give!
We saw a lot of really fantastic street art. We also stopped by a brewery in Pilsen, Lo Rez. I highly recommend it! Steve was extremely knowledgeable about all of the things and places we visited. He was also very approachable and fun to ride with. He even lent someone a pair of socks so she could be a little warmer on the ride. Great guy.
It was great how Steve knew which route to take. He clearly did a lot of research in finding the best way to get around. I ride my bike in Chicago so I know how difficult it can be getting around if you don't find a bike lane, or a less busy street. The ride that day was very pleasant and stress free.
Oh! I should mention that it was 33 degrees when we did this trip and I still loved it! We bundled up and kept warm by moving.
I would definitely recommend this for a visitor or a local!
1/25/2019 -
Steve is great and love the tours. My wife took me on one a couple years ago and we went again while some friends were in town last week. Great... read more way to see the city and each tour is customized based on what you are interested in learning about and how far you want to go. Highly recommend!
8/16/2022 -
I found Steve of Chicago Bike Adventures on Trip Advisor. They also have a website: https://chicagobikeadventures.com/about/
I wanted to enhance a four day holiday in Chicago... read more with something more interesting than the usual Red Bus or Architectural River Tours which, while worth doing, are things I had done before. Steve's tours involve riding cycles around the northern neighborhoods of the city for 5 hours while he explained the sights. Before the tour, you are sent a questionnaire which asks about your size, bike riding expertise, and interests: History, architecture, sports, churches, etc.
I chose a cold day in December and was the only person on the tour which meant I got Steve all to myself. When I arrived a the beginning of the tour, Steve was waiting with a helmet and a well tuned bicycle adjusted for my size and ready to go.
We started with a tour of the immediate neighborhood. As we rode He explained the local history and pointed out landmarks. The pace was just right, we kept moving to stay warm, it was about 30 degrees F, with stops at various points of interest. Steve teaches in the Chicago schools when he is not giving bicycle tours and we got along famously. As the tour went open we explored the University of Illinois, street art, the trendy new neighborhoods that are attracting tech workers and historical sights going back 100 years.
One of the best things about a small group tour is the ability to get to know a local, ask questions and get a sense of what it is like to live in the city you are visiting. This is much better than hearing a recording of the points of interest as you drive by on a bus filled with other tourists.
Later Steve took me to a local taco place for lunch. The food was very tasty and we continued our discussion of Chicago, one of the most interesting cities I know.
After 5 hours and 12 miles of bike riding I was tired and very happy to have taken the tour. I suspect you will be just as satisfied if you take one of Steve's bike tours. Although the route is chosen carefully to minimize congested streets, you will be riding in a big city for hours so you should be comfortable riding a bicycle in traffic.
John Kelly
12/28/2018 -
I spent an amazing 4.5 hours riding 15 miles on a totally customized bike tour with Steve. He knows so much about the art, architecture, and history along the way... read more (he is a retired teacher so it's not surprising.) After I got home he even provided me with a detailed map of the ride that included photos of me along the way with informational links about the scene shown. A+ experience.
8/17/2021
Tripadvisor
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Had a wonderful tour around town with Steve. He showed me places where I never ever would have been on my own. Well maintained bikes and a beautiful city! I... read more would definitely recommend Chicago Bike Adventures.
September 28, 2018 -
I read the reviews about how awesome Steve and his Chicago bike tour is ahead of visiting Chicago...and they were all true. Steve is a super laid back guy that... read more knew every inch of incredible Chicago. This was my first visit to the city and...More
October 18, 2019 -
I spent an amazing 4.5 hours touring Chicago neighborhoods with Steve. He knows an amazing amount about the art, architecture, and history along the ride. He totally customizes the tour... read more based on your interests. After the trip he provided me with a detailed map of the route with photos of some of the stops and with informational links. A+ experience.
August 1, 2021 -
If you're looking for a fun, informative bike tour of Chicago with friendly, knowledgeable guide then look no further! I was lucky enough to have a one to one personal... read more tour with Steve the other day. It was clear to me he takes great care...More
September 7, 2018 -
Steve was a great tour guide as we biked through Chicago. His pre-ride survey allowed him to tailor the ride to some of our interests. We were super confident navigating... read more the streets with Steve in the front. The street art was amazing as was the ride along the old L tracks and along the lake. Highly recommend. We will be back.
March 21, 2021 -
Steve was awesome! Catered the ride to my pace and showed me tons and tons of street art (just like I wanted). He was easy to talk to, very knowledgeable... read more and very down to earth.
August 24, 2019 -
As local residents, we wanted a fun adventure over July 4th (and during the pandemic). Steve created a perfect tour! We went west for ethnic street art, and... read more south for architectural, social and Black history (Bronzeville, Jane Adams, Ida B. Wells) and musicians (Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong, Thomas Dorsey, Muddy Waters). Steve is easy and spontaneous as he creates context throughout, tying many pieces together. We came away with a more intimate connection to our great hometown, Chicago! Hope to do another tour with Steve soon! …
July 1, 2020 -
A must if you come to Chicago. You’ll see a different side to the city and Steve will customize the experience for you. See different neighborhoods, learn about the history,... read more take great photos and enjoy
March 1, 2020 -
I spent an amazing 4.5 hours touring Chicago neighborhoods with Steve. He knows an amazing amount about the art, architecture, and history along the ride. He totally customizes the tour... read more based on your interests. After the trip he provided me with a detailed map of the route with photos of some of the stops and with informational links. A+ experience.
August 17, 2021