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Worthmann & Steinbach 1 (7 Photos)

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 SteveLeave a Comment

A tour bicycle standing in front of an early 1900s brown brick two flat with tan brick designs among Fall color.

Seven pics from CBA’s Worthmann & Steinbach map

Eastland Victims Homes 2 (5 Photos)

August 26, 2024September 2, 2024 SteveLeave a Comment

A tour bicycle standing in front of an early 1900s one and half story raised wood single family home with a large fenced side yard.

Homes of 5 of the 22 entire families who died

Looking Around 32 (10 Photos)

April 16, 2024August 19, 2024 SteveLeave a Comment

A tour bicycle standing to the side of a limestone Art Deco business office entry with winged female figures and a winged tire.

Some interesting views from the past couple months.

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

Chicago Street Art Sampler (10 Photos)

October 10, 2023November 20, 2023 SteveLeave a Comment

A tour bike leaning on a mural of a Central American First Nation man with a headdress of feathers offering a shell with both hands.

Art in the neighborhoods

Looking Around 30 (12 Photos)

September 12, 2023October 2, 2023 SteveLeave a Comment

A tour bike leaning on yellow painted posts in front of a wall covered in yellow painted and unpainted pipes with a Mexican style female skeleton with grand wide hat among the pipes.

Sights from recent rides

Looking Around 29 (11 Photos)

May 1, 2023August 28, 2023 SteveLeave a Comment

A tour bike standing below a green, black, and red vertical wooden sign that lays out what the block stands for with a wood Queen Anne home and brick two flats behind.

Sights from recent rides.

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.

Looking Around 26 (10 Photos)

September 8, 2020October 5, 2020 SteveLeave a Comment

A tour bike standing in the grass with yellow wild flowers, lagoon, and tan brick terraced boat house in the background.

Chicagoland views from this Covid 19 summer

Map Updates 5 (16 Photos)

September 23, 2019September 30, 2019 SteveLeave a Comment

A tour bike leaning in front of a red copper statue of faceless igures building a barricade of wheels and planks

Sixteen photos recently added to CBA maps.

Yelp

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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

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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

Teri
September 5, 2020

What a great experience! The trip was personalized to our interests and Steve was super friendly, fun and attentive to safety. I highly recommend and I would definitely do again!

Cristela
August 1, 2019

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

This was a great adventure. Chicago is very bike-able. Steve tailored the tour to my interests and even added information/stops when he noticed something piqued my curiosity or if I... read more

Sarah
September 9, 2018

Steve was so awesome. He didn't rush us at all through the tour, and really made us feel welcome. He shared so much valuable information about Chicago with... read more

Amanda
April 23, 2021

A great experience for people who like to be outdoors, get great photos of the city and learn a little something while in town. Chicago is a nice, flat city... read more

Katrina
August 31, 2020

My group had an amazing time. I’m moving to Chicago soon and Steve was a great resource about the history of the area, along with creating a great route that... read more

Zachary
May 14, 2023

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

This bike tour was absolutely fantastic! We were able to casually cruise around the streets of Chicago with relative ease due to Steve’s careful guidance and attention to our surroundings.... read more

Emilio
August 9, 2021

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

Dieter
June 16, 2022

TripAdvisor

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

UrbanChicago
July 1, 2020

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

D2057BUshannonh
March 22, 2021

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

AmyK
March 1, 2021

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

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

Steve was a great tour guide as we biked through Chicago. His pre-ride survey allowed him to tailor... read more

amyek-6
March 21, 2021

Very knowledgeable of the city of Chicago. Very considerate and safe lead bicyclist. Great way to explore the city! Highly recommend.

Meadow C
August 27, 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

Colin Knight
August 1, 2021

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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