Maps – Chicago Bike Adventures

Sacred Smokes (Theodore C Van Alst Jr, 2018) Map

August 13, 2026August 13, 2026 SteveLeave a Comment

A tour bike leaning on the bottom of a 1920 four story brown brick and tan terra cotta former hotel now apartments.

Tales of a Native American teen in 1970s/80s far northside Chicago

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

Michaelsen & Rognstad Map

September 1, 2025January 13, 2026 SteveLeave a Comment

A tour bicycle standing at the corner of a three story terra cotta covered Chinese style public building with two pagoda like towers on the front corners.

Two Roaring 20’s architects who would build you anything

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

Eastland Disaster Victims Map

July 24, 2024October 1, 2024 Steve2 Comments

A tour bicycle standing at front of an early 1900s flat roof red brick one story single family home.

Homes of those who died in the Chicago River ship tragedy

Map Round-up 7 (5 Photos)

May 22, 2024July 24, 2024 SteveLeave a Comment

A tour bicycle standing in front of an early 1900s pale brown three flat with lighter brick designs and a black cornice.

Five yet unposted photos from CBA maps

Map Round Up 6 (5 Photos)

May 14, 2024May 22, 2024 SteveLeave a Comment

A tour bike leaning on a concrete planter with a maroon painted pony truss movable bridge and a massive Art Deco building in the background

Previously unposted photos from 5 CBA maps

Map Round-Up 5 (10 Photos)

April 22, 2024May 14, 2024 SteveLeave a Comment

A tour bike standing at front of a two story horizontally wide low hipped roofed Prairie School style single family home

Previously unposted photos from 10 CBA maps

Map Round-Up 4 (10 Photos)

April 8, 2024April 22, 2024 SteveLeave a Comment

A standing tour bike with a one story late 1800s one story brown brick church behind.

Previously unposted photos from 10 CBA maps

Worthmann & Steinbach Map

November 6, 2023April 8, 2024 Steve2 Comments

A tour bicycle standing in front of a red brick and Prairie Style tile accented three story school hall with a church dome in the distance.

The duo responsible for much of the architecture of Chicago’s West Side.

    
 
 
        
   Michael Reichart 
 August 11, 2026
 
 
   Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We hired Steve for a ride around parts of the city we don't normally think to bike.   It turned out being an excellent idea thanks to Steve.  He rode us all along the west and south sides of the city.   If you are thinking of going on a bike ride you cannot go wrong with Steve. Very knowledgable about the city and hits history.
  
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   Beth Stevens 
 November 11, 2025
 
 
   Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend taking advantage of this great way to see Chicago neighborhoods up close. Biking is a great way to comfortably cover a lot of ground and really connect with this very bikeable city. Steve was a great guide, organized, informative, balanced the pace, and was very communicative leading up to our meeting.  And the bikes were comfortable too. This was one of the highlights of our Chicago visit and of our two week road trip!
  
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   Dean Bottrill 
 September 30, 2025
 
 
   Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My wife and I contacted Chicago BA to enquire about a Blues Brother bike tour of Chicago. we were looking to cover as much ground around Chicago to see as many of the film locations as possible. Look no further if this is the type of bike tour your after. Steve did a great job from start to finish, Great Chicago history, art locations and picture opportunity's. And not forgetting the beer stop. We had a great day and memories that will last forever. Keep up the great work Steve.
  
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   Theodore H 
 August 2, 2025
 
 
   Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a fantastic time with Chicago Bike Adventures on a guided ride through the city in November 2023. Our guide was knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about Chicago’s vibrant street art, architecture, and history. The route was thoughtfully planned—combining iconic spots like The 606, Wrigley Field, and the Henry Rokham House with stunning murals from artists like Hebru Brantley, Max Sansing, Sick Fisher, and more. Riding through the city on a crisp autumn day made the experience unforgettable. The pace was relaxed and well-suited for photo stops (and there are plenty!). Highly recommended for anyone wanting to discover Chicago’s neighborhoods in a unique and active way. We’ll definitely do another tour next time we visit!
  
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  Google rating score: 5.0 of 5, 
based on 14 reviews 
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Steve was amazing. Very personable and knowledge about all things Chicago. We did the street art and west side tour 1/2 day tour. We ended up riding... read more

Edmund C.
12/17/2024
We had such a great time on our bike and brewery tour with Steve! We visited three different breweries and got to explore parts of Chicago we never would have... read more

Karen M.
8/31/2026

Definitely Book a Chicago Bike Tour With Steve - Highly recommend taking advantage of this great way to see Chicago neighborhoods up close. Biking is a great way to comfortably cover a lot of ground and really connect with... read more

Beth S
November 11, 2025
Great time - Nice guy, knows a lot about Chicago. And you see parts of Chicago you would not without him. Knows about buildings and streetart. Had a great time.

Luc K
May 18, 2023
Awesome Chicago Street Tour - Steve did a fantastic job touring us through Chicago. We appreciated the pre-ride survey Steve sent so that we could provide input on what we wanted to see. ... read more Awesome job Steve!

StillerSt
August 30, 2025
Great Customized Bike Tour of Chicago - 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
Great Addition to My Trip - 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
Brilliant full day tour of Chigago - Over many years, and countless cities, the first, and most important research for me is a bike tour. This is simply the best way to find your bearings and cram... read more

markwZ7248RV
March 24, 2023
Fantastic ride! - 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

amyek-6
March 21, 2021
Great way to see Chicago!!! - We had a great time with Steve, who was informative but kept it fun! Great route and the only way to see and understand the History of Chicago. Would strongly... read more recommend this as a must do activity.

I3968DGjamesc
May 28, 2025
Eckhart Park, not Wicker Park - To clear up some confusion here, this is indeed a fabulous house, but Eckhart Park (park district) is in the city of Chicago and Wicker Park is a southern suburb... read more of Chicago.

Jeannie J
February 12, 2024
Our great hometown, Chicago! - 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

Great way see part of Chicago ...Being active bonus too...also accomodated my schedule so can join awesome bike ride...Steve personilization of journey adds special touch!

Olga
September 1, 2024

Had a great tour with Steve. The personalized tour is a nice touch and he really made an effort to focus on what we were interested in. The ride is... read more

Hema
September 1, 2024

Great experience. I appreciate how thoughtful the route and information shared was.

Joel
August 1, 2024

I enjoyed a personalized bike rid through Chicago with Steve. This was a great way to see other parts of Chicago without hoards of tourists. Based on my interests, there... read more

Jeff
October 1, 2024

We loved this tour and really felt that we got much better sense of Chicago because of it. Steve tailored the tour to our interests and had great info about... read more

Satara
July 1, 2024

Great tour

Nellie
July 1, 2024

Steve took us on a wonderful tour and showed us parts of the city that we wouldn't discover as a tourist. We also learned a lot about Chicago. And we... read more felt very comfortable with Steve.

Wiebke
June 1, 2024

Steve was amazing. The best sightseeing experience we had in Chicago. We learn a lot about the local culture, the history of the city and all this in a pleasant... read more

Márcia
October 1, 2024

This bike tour with Steve was a great way to kick off my visit to Chicago and visit places that were off the beaten path outside of the downtown area.... read more

Rebecca
June 1, 2024

What a great few hours biking around spots in Chicago I would never have seen otherwise! Steve was the perfect guide. He was super responsive and easy to... read more

Michele
October 1, 2024

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