Literature – Chicago Bike Adventures

My Favorite Thing is Monsters 1 (5 Photos)

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 SteveLeave a Comment

A tour bike leaning at the side of the entrance of a grey terra cotta one story corner Beaux Arts train station.

Five photos from CBA’s My Favorite Thing is Monsters map

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My Favorite Thing is Monsters (Emil Ferris, 2017 & 2024) Map

October 27, 2025January 30, 2026 SteveLeave a Comment

A tour bicycle standing in front of a rainbow wheel sculpture in front of a red brick and white terra cotta theater and a one story orange painted restaurant with thin yellow and red marquee that reads Pancake House.

Forty plus graphic novel locations mapped

Division Street (Studs Terkel, 1967) Map

October 1, 2024July 21, 2025 SteveLeave a Comment

A tour bike standing in front of a massive Beaux Arts white terra cotta and gold spandral former hospital

Over one hundred book locations mapped

The Spook Who Sat by the Door (5 Photos)

February 21, 2023March 7, 2023 SteveLeave a Comment

A tour bike leaning at front of the Fountain of Time, a large horizontal tan cement sculpture with one figure's back to the camera and many others facing front ensembled into a wave like formation.

Five photos from CBA’s The Spook Who Sat by the Door Map

The Spook Who Sat by the Door (1969) Mapped

February 14, 2023February 27, 2023 SteveLeave a Comment

A tour bike leaning on the black two story arched wooden door of a grey limestone Art Deco armory building with soldier detailing.

Dan Freeman turns his CIA training on the oppressor in Chicago’s South Side.

So Big (Edna Ferber, 1924) Map

May 2, 2022February 18, 2026 SteveLeave a Comment

A tour bike at front of a common brick three story church with a five story pointed roof corner tower.

Edna Ferber’s Selina Peake makes her own way in turn of the century Dutch community of Roseland

Indemnity Only (6 Photos)

April 6, 2021January 8, 2026 SteveLeave a Comment

A tour bike standing in front of a pale blue white trim wooden 1880s three story single family home.

Six photos from the CBA map for Indemnity Only (Sarah Paretsky, 1982)

V.I. Warshawski’s Chicago

March 29, 2021January 8, 2026 SteveLeave a Comment

A tour bike looking out over a frozen harbor with the high rise apartments near and the Chicago skyline in the far distance.

The V stands for her first name.

Native Son’s Chicago 1 (5 Photos)

October 5, 2020April 6, 2021 SteveLeave a Comment

A tour bike standing on the sidewalk in front of a eighth story red and tan brick a building with three arched windows at the center of the second floor.

5 existing locations from Richard Wright’s novel of 1930’s Chicago

Richard Wright’s Native Son Mapped

September 28, 2020December 8, 2025 SteveLeave a Comment

A tour bike standing at the curb in front of two twinned three story red brick apartment buildings with curved corner bays.

Bigger Thomas’ Bronzeville of 1930s Chicago

Yelp

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

Emily E.
1/25/2019
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

Amy H.
4/29/2021
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

Colin K.
8/17/2021
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

Stacie A.
9/25/2023
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

Alex H.
7/12/2019
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

Naima B.
10/29/2019
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

Jason K.
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

John K.
12/28/2018
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

Somang L.
8/28/2019

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Amazing!!! Very well thought out, a great balance of educational, entertaining, and a great workout! Steve personalizes the experience for you and allowed for us to see amazing architecture, interesting... read more

Tiffany
July 18, 2022

A truly immersive and tailor made Chicago experience. Taking a cycling tour in December seemed like a risky idea - and in fact it was a pleasant, comfortable, and insightful... read more ride

Nick
December 8, 2019

Steve’s tour was amazing! We got to cover so many more areas of Chicago than we would have been able to on foot. We went at a leisurely, perfect pace... read more

Margaret
June 1, 2023

Really great experience, so glad I did it. Steve provides a form to help customize the tour to your interests and riding ability. It was a fantastic opportunity... read more

Jesstine
March 22, 2019

We focused on street art and it was so much fun. Our teenage kids like it and he took us to a great burger place for lunch. Great photos and... read more

Bragg
May 19, 2023

What a great way to see the city and surrounding neighborhoods.
We saw so much and really enjoyed learning the history of the neighborhoods.

Al
September 13, 2023

This was awesome! When I signed up, I thought this would be good but turned out to exceed my expectations. Steve was super friendly from the beginning and his joy... read more

John
October 5, 2019

I thoroughly enjoyed my tour with Steve. He was extremely patient and accommodating. Steve was a great storyteller and was very enthusiastic about the various neighborhoods we visited on our... read more

Alejandro
October 4, 2023

Had a really great time with Steve! Very knowledgeable about the history of the US, and Chicago in particular, and overall a really nice guy to talk to while exploring... read more

Mikita
July 26, 2022

If you want to see the neighbourhoods of Chicago and get a little exercise at the same time this is the answer. The four hour trip was not strenuous and... read more

Lorne
June 16, 2024

TripAdvisor

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

ColinKnightMD
August 17, 2021

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

ChicagoUrban
July 5, 2020

This is a great way to see more of Chicago and develop an understanding of the communities and history of the city overall. Steve takes great pictures and shares them... read more

D2057BUshannonh
March 22, 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

Eeaags
January 25, 2019

Thank you Steve for an informative, detailed and unforgettable bike tour through Chicago‘s suburbs, but also for showing us Chicago from a completely different side. The ratio between riding the... read more

Kai H
July 19, 2018

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 a drink!

ana_rg123
March 18, 2020

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.

316drewr
August 24, 2019

I highly recommend this bike tour. Steve does a great job of gathering your info before hand and tailoring the ride to you. I was lucky to be the... read more

dazelr
September 1, 2019

Was lucky to have a solo tour with Steve today and saw so much of the city, a lot of which I wouldn’t have had time or the prior knowledge... read more

philip_goodman
June 14, 2019

This is a great way to see more of Chicago and develop an understanding of the communities and... read more

D2057BUshannonh
March 22, 2021

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