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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 1 (10 Photos)

March 13, 2023April 5, 2023 SteveLeave a Comment

A tour bike leaning on the base of a bronze sundial device supported by a Chinese dragon.

An unposted photo from each CBA map A-Fe

Former Christian Scientist Churches Map

February 27, 2023March 13, 2023 SteveLeave a Comment

A tour bike at front of a tan brick Classical Revival and Prairie Style cruciform corner church.

The 19th century new Christian movement’s rise is evidenced in the Chicago landscape.

Movie Theaters Map

October 31, 2022November 15, 2022 SteveLeave a Comment

A tour bike standing in front of a dark brick two story former movie theater now church

In the early 1900s a movie was just around the corner.

Looking Around 13 (14 Photos)

May 14, 2019December 11, 2019 adminLeave a Comment

Dolly Parton mural with new and old buildings during a bike ride tour.

Fourteen photos taken from the bike in recent weeks.

Former Synagogues Map

April 26, 2018July 9, 2020 Steve2 Comments

A tour bike standing in front of a long tall red brick vertical pile covered window former synagogue.

Chicago’s many former synagogues are perfect illustrations of the city’s constant of change.

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Steve was a excellent host! It was a beautiful late October fall, the sun was out for most of the ride but Chicago neighborhoods that we saw were on full... read more

Lauren
October 24, 2020

This review is an unabashed promotion for biking with Steve! After sitting in a conference for two days, the chance to get outside and see Chicago from behind handlebars instead... read more

Joanne
September 25, 2019

Steve was great. You are asked to fill out a form before the trip, so that Steve can adjust the tour to specific interests and abilities. Steve was easy to... read more

Blake
April 13, 2024

I live in Chicago area for 9 years, this is the first time I know so clearly about Chicago. It's a great experience for me, seeing street painting art... read more

Wendy
June 22, 2019

Steve is a best story tellers I have ever meet! We talked a lot during travel. It’s beyond my expectations a lot! I would contact him again when I return... read more to Chicago!

Tian
December 20, 2022

This is an awesome way to see the outskirts of Chicago and learn the history.

Cathy
June 3, 2022

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 28, 2024

We booked on to the tour for our first day in Chicago (borrowing two of Steve's lovely bikes), and what a fantastic way to start the trip and blow off... read more

Annabel
April 19, 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

Steve is a wonderful tour guide, a true local with a wealth of information and passion for Chicago and cycling. He was accommodating, communicative, and welcoming. I had a blast... read more

Samuel
March 25, 2022

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

Steven K
October 1, 2019

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

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

Kookoocachu
October 18, 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

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

Shannon H
March 1, 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

Steve is a warm, fun-loving and very knowlegeable tour guide. He took us through several very cool neighborhoods, showed us awesome street art and shared countless interesting details. He is... read more

theworldiswide
September 30, 2019

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

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

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

Costi S
September 7, 2018