WE WANT EVERYONE TO HAVE A FUN AND SAFE TIME!

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING BEFORE COMING TO THE RIDE:

• Helmets are mandatory.
• Lights and reflectors are mandatory.
• Review the route before you start the ride.
• Obey all traffic laws. (Officers may issue citations.)
• Carry an ID and cell phone. At least one cell phone must be on file for each group of riders.
• Bike must be in good condition.
• Do not ride more than two abreast.
• Please bring a reusable water bottle.
• There will be no refunds for the ride.

The Night Owl is limited to 500 riders. Any rider 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult throughout the ride. The safety of Night Owl participants is of primary importance. The route is on public streets and must be shared with motor vehicles during evening hours. We require all riders to wear helmets, have lights on your bicycle and ride no more than two abreast. The Crystal Lake Police Department also reminds us to obey all traffic laws. This is NOT a race, but a RIDE! The Crystal Lake Police Department bike patrol will ride along with us to insure a safe and fun ride for all participants.

In the event of an emergency, CALL 911

There are no refunds for the Night Owl ride.

REST STOP

The rest stop is located at Woodscreek Park. Water, restrooms, snacks and first aid will be available here.

Those familiar with previous iterations of The Night Owl route will be pleased to see that the route is largely similar. There may be minor tweaks to account for construction, etc. Please check in closer to the date of the ride for the most updated route. If day-of conditions require changes, those changes will be communicated via email and at check-in.

The route is marked with signs and course marshals will be posted along the route to ensure riders stay on course. Print copies of the map will NOT be available at the ride. A course map can be viewed by clicking on the links below. Turn by turn instructions for both the 20 mile and 10 mile route can be found by scrolling past the Night Owl logo below.

To view the 20 MILE ROUTE - CLICK HERE

To view the 10 MILE ROUTE - CLICK HERE

20 Mile Route Turn by Turn Instructions

Leaving City Hall, Turn LEFT on Woodstock St.
Woodstock St. to Williams St. Turn RIGHT
Williams St. across CL Ave and follow to Ester St., Turn LEFT on Ester and then turn RIGHT on Prairie Path
Stay on Prairie Path to Berkshire Dr., Turn RIGHT
Berkshire Dr. to Coventry Ln. Turn LEFT on Coventry
Coventry to Dartmoor Dr., Turn RIGHT on Dartmoor Dr.
Dartmoor Dr. to the light at McHenry Ave. Cross McHenry Ave and continue straight on Dartmoor to Concord Dr.
Turn LEFT on Windsor then, turn LEFT on Concord
Follow Concord to Amberwood and turn LEFT. Follow Amberwood then join the path on left side and travel through Sam John’s Park to Westport Ridge,
At Westport Ridge, Turn RIGHT and follow, cross Ackman at the flashing light crosswalk then stay on Westport Ridge to Alexandra Blvd. Turn LEFT. Proceed on Alexandra Blvd. To Skyridge Dr. Turn RIGHT on Skyridge Dr.
Skyridge Dr. will turn into Carlemont. Stay on Carlemont to Village Rd.
At Village Rd. Turn RIGHT
Village Rd. To Golf Course Rd. and Turn RIGHT on Golf Course Rd.
Golf Course Rd. to Willow Tree Dr., Turn LEFT on Willow Tree Dr. REST STOP will be at park
The REST STOP will be off the WOODSCREEK PARK parking lot on Willow Tree Dr. Bathrooms will be open. Light snacks and water available. Bike assistance through WheelWerks.
To Return to the 20 MILE ROUTE, when leaving WOODSCREEK PARK take a RIGHT out of the parking lot and follow Willow Tree Dr. to Blue Heron Dr.
Turn RIGHT on Blue Heron.
Follow Blue Heron to Woodscreek Cir and Turn RIGHT.
Proceed on Woodscreek Cir to Alexandra. At Alexandra Blvd. Turn RIGHT
Alexandra Blvd to Driftwood Lane, Turn LEFT
Follow Driftwood Lane to Village Rd., Turn LEFT
Village Rd., to Golf Course Rd., Turn LEFT
Golf Course Rd. To Barlina, Turn LEFT on Barlina
Barlina to Blue Mound Dr., Turn RIGHT on Blue Mound
Blue Mound to Wedgewood Dr., Turn LEFT on Wedgewood
Wedgwood Dr. around to Country Club Rd., Turn LEFT on Country Club
Country Club Rd. to Lake Ave/Lake Shore Dr., Turn RIGHT on Lake Ave/Lake Shore Dr.
Once on LakeShore Dr go straight onto Dole Ave (at main beach parking entrance)
Follow Dole Ave across Rt. 14 to Oak St., Turn LEFT on Oak St.
Oak St. to Woodstock St., Turn RIGHT on Woodstock St.
Woodstock St., to Grant St., Turn LEFT on Grant
Follow Grant across the train tracks to Gates St., Turn LEFT on Gates.
Proceed on Gates St. to Walkup, join the bike path along East side ofWalkup Ave. (Watch for two-way bike traffic on path from here on)
Cross 176 and re-join the bike path (remain on East side of Walkup). Proceed on path to far end of Veterans Acres
Just past Veterans Acres, Cross Walkup Ave at the flashing crosswalk, turning LEFT onto PATH RidgeField Trace.
Ridgefield Trace to N Larium Ln Turn RIGHT on Larium
Larium to Midlane, at Midlane Turn LEFT.
Follow Midlane Dr. to Spring ridge Dr. Turn RIGHT on Spring Ridge then LEFT on Crystal Ridge Dr
follow Crystal Ridge to Carmella St. Turn LEFT. then at Mira St, Turn RIGHT
Proceed on Mira to Talismon Dr. Turn LEFT then RIGHT onto Larium then RIGHT back on to Ridgefield Trace Path.
Follow Ridgefield Trace back to Walkup, cross at flashing light crosswalk and proceed on path along Walkup and cross 176 at light.
Proceed on path along Walkup to Gates St. Turn LEFT.
Follow Gates to Grant St and Turn RIGHT.
Proceed on Grant to Woodstock St. and turn RIGHT.
Return to City Hall, located at the corner of N. Walkup Ave and Woodstock St.

10 Mile Route Turn by Turn Instructions

Leaving City Hall, Turn LEFT on Woodstock St.

Woodstock St. to Williams St. Turn RIGHT

Williams St. across CL Ave and follow to Ester St., Turn LEFT on Ester and then turn RIGHT on Prairie Path

Stay on Prairie Path to Berkshire Dr., Turn RIGHT

Berkshire Dr. to Coventry Ln. Turn LEFT on Coventry

Coventry to Dartmoor Dr., Turn RIGHT on Dartmoor Dr.

Dartmoor Dr. to the light at McHenry Ave. Cross McHenry Ave and continue straight on Dartmoor to Concord Dr. Turn LEFT on Concord, turn LEFT.

Follow Concord to Amberwood and turn LEFT. Follow Amberwood then join the path on left side and travel through Sam John’s Park. to Westport Ridge, At Westport Ridge, Turn RiGHT and follow, cross Ackman at the flashing light crosswalk then stay on Westport Ridge to Alexandra Blvd. Turn LEFT. Proceed on Alexandra Blvd. To Skyridge Dr. Turn RIGHT on Skyridge Dr.

Skyridge Dr. will turn into Carlemont. Stay on Carlemont to Village Rd.

At Village Rd. Turn RIGHT

Village Rd. To Golf Course Rd. and Turn RIGHT on Golf Course Rd.

Golf Course Rd. to Willow Tree Dr., Turn LEFT on Willow Tree Dr.

The REST STOP will be off the WOODSCREEK PARK parking lot on Willow Tree Dr. . Bathrooms will be open. Light snacks and water available. Bike assistance through WheelWerks.

To complete the 10 MILE ROUTE, when leaving the rest stop

Turn LEFT on Willow Tree Dr. and follow Golf Course Rd.

LEFT on Golf Course Rd.

Follow Golf Course to Barlina, turn RIGHT on Barlina

LEFT on St. Andrews Ln

LEFT on Nash Rd.

LEFT on Lave Ave.

RIGHT on Dole Ave

Cross Rt. 14

LEFT on Oak St.

RIGHT on Woodstock St.

Woodstock St., to return to City Hall, located at the corner of N. Walkup Ave and Woodstock St.