North Branch Trail
PavedThe North Branch Trail follows the north branch of the Chicago River through a long corridor of forest preserves on the city's northwest side and into the northern suburbs. The paved trail offers miles of shaded riding away from traffic and is popular with commuters, recreational riders, and families. With connections to other forest preserve trails and regional routes, it provides one of the longest continuous car-free riding options in the Chicago area.
Bike Shops Near North Branch Trail
4 shops near this trail.
Cosmic Bikes
Chicago, IL
Cosmic Bikes is one of the few true specialists in Chicago. Chris and Justyna have been at this for over 30 years, since 1994, starting in Wicker Park before landing in Jefferson Park.
Green Machine Cycles
Chicago, IL
Green Machine Cycles is built around one idea -- bikes that actually work for your life. Owner Ezra Hozinsky opened the shop in Ravenswood in 2013 after years wrenching at J.C.
Tailwind Cycles
Chicago, IL
Tailwind is a mechanic's shop that happens to sell bikes, not the other way around. Owners Steven Blum and Ben Fietz have been wrenching together since 2010 -- Ben spent seven years as a professional messenger and worked with UCI road teams, while Steven came up through Austin shops and Chicago's cyclocross scene.
Turin Bicycle
Chicago, IL
Turin Bicycle is a Ravenswood institution that has served Chicago cyclists since 1965 -- over 60 years and counting. Founded by Lee Katz with deep European racing heritage, the shop carries its own Turin-brand bikes alongside carefully chosen small builders and international brands.