Category Archives: Biking

Labor Day 15 Mile Bike Ride
The bi-state Labor Day Bike Ride will be held Monday, Sept. 4, at this year’s 20th annual Active Living Faire. Sponsored by the Association for the Wolf Lake Initiative (AWLI), the 15-mile ride, with frequent stops along the way, will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a sign-in near the Visitors Center…

Marquette Greenway Trail Opened To Indiana Dunes National park
Another recently completed Next Level Trails project was the Marquette Greenway in Portage. This new section closed a gap in the Marquette Greenway system by constructing 0.94-miles of trail through part of Indiana Dunes National Park, including a pedestrian bridge over Salt Creek. This new section of the Marquette Greenway closes a gap in the…

Crown Point Twilight Bike Ride June 17th
Crown Point first responders are kicking off the summer cycling season with a First Responders Twilight Bike Ride this weekend. Public safety officials will be at the Summit Street Trailhead of the Erie Lackawanna Trail, 299 W. Summit St., for a twilight bike ride this Saturday, June 17. Check-in begins at…

Tour De Highland Bike Ride is Gearing Up for 2023
The Chamber will be holding their annual Tour De Highland Griffith Bike Ride Event on Saturday, May 20th. The family-friendly bike ride brings the community together and we want you to be a part of this great event! Wicker Park is located at 8554 Indianapolis Blvd., Highland. Registration includes a drawstring bag and lunch, catered…

Midwest Oldschool BMX Show & Swap Meet
The 21st Annual Midwest Old School BMX Show & Swap is the LARGEST BMX SHOW in the United States. The Midwest Old School Show is held in a 25,000 sq. foot heated indoor building with a concrete floor held SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4th 2023, from 8 AM TO 4 PM at the CROWN POINT…

Labor Day 15 Mile Bike Ride
The 19th annual Active Living Faire 2022 at Wolf Lake in Hammond Indiana will feature a fishing clinic for youngsters and the bi-state Labor Day Bike Ride on Monday, Sept. 4, 2022. Sponsored by the Association for the Wolf Lake Initiative (AWLI), the 15-mile ride, with frequent stops along the way,…

Top Causes of Bike Damage and How To Avoid Them
If you ride your bike every day, you need to ensure that it stays in working condition. These are the top causes of bike damage and how to avoid them.

The Best Bike Trails in the Chicago Area
If you’re an avid cyclist, Chicago is your kind of town. Check out a few of the best trails Greater Chicago has to offer, from waterfronts to old railways.

Active Living Faire – Fishing Clinic & Bike Ride
The 18th annual Active Living Faire 2021 at Wolf Lake in Hammond Indiana will feature a fishing clinic for youngsters and the bi-state Labor Day Bike Ride on Monday, Sept. 6. Sponsored by the Association for the Wolf Lake Initiative (AWLI), the 20-mile ride, with frequent stops along the way, will…

Wolf Lake Wetlands Bike Ride – Hammond Indiana
More of the Wolf Lake watershed will be used at this year’s 18th annual Wolf Lake Bi-State Wetlands Wind & Water festival on May 29th 2021. The Wetlands Wind & Water Bike Ride begins at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, at the rear parking lot of Calumet college of St. Joseph, 2400 New York Ave., Whiting, Indiana. …