The 606 (Bloomingdale Trail)
PavedThe 606 is a favorite with city riders and pedestrians as it crosses several historic Chicago neighborhoods on the northwest side. Built on a former elevated rail line, the trail offers a unique perspective of the city while connecting communities like Wicker Park, Bucktown, Logan Square, and Humboldt Park. Beyond recreation, the 606 has helped reshape the fabric of this part of the city by linking neighborhoods and creating new public space.
Bike Shops Near The 606 (Bloomingdale Trail)
5 shops near this trail.
BFF Bikes
Chicago, IL
BFF Bikes is a woman-owned shop in Bucktown that has built a loyal following by being the most welcoming bike shop in Chicago. Founded in 2014 and owned by Gillian Forsyth since 2020, BFF carries Giant, Bianchi, and Tokyo bikes and focuses on fitting the right bike to the rider, not upselling.
Boulevard Bikes
Chicago, IL
Boulevard Bikes has been quietly holding its corner of Milwaukee Ave in Logan Square while the rest of the city chases carbon groupsets. They carry brands most shops won't bother with -- Pashley, Soma, Breezer, Bianchi -- and they'll tear down a vintage Schwinn and bring it back to life with the same care they give a new build.
Comrade Cycles
Chicago, IL
Comrade Cycles is an employee-owned shop in East Village with the highest Google rating in the directory. They're known for two things: doing honest, expert work on any bike regardless of price, and building custom steel frames for riders who want something truly their own.
Kozy's Cyclery - Avondale
Chicago, IL
Kozy's Cyclery has been fitting Chicago riders to the right bike since 1944, making them the longest-running bike shop in the city. The Avondale Megastore on Milwaukee Ave is the flagship -- BG F.I.T.
Smart Bike Parts
Chicago, IL
Smart Bike Parts has been a Logan Square fixture since 2003, operating out of a no-frills space on Armitage with over 180,000 parts in stock. They also run as Vern & Sonny's Bike and Snow, adding ski and snowboard service to keep the doors open year-round.