West Side
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West Side

A cycling route starting in Chicago, Illinois, United States of America.

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Overview

About this route

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Duration
10.5 km
Distance
8 m
Ascent
8 m
Descent
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Avg. speed
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Tanner Howard
Tanner Howard

created this 8 years ago

Route quality

Waytypes & surfaces along the route

Waytypes

  • Quiet road

    5.3 km

    (51 %)

  • Cycleway

    3.5 km

    (33 %)

  • Busy road

    0.8 km

    (8 %)

Surfaces

Paved

9.8 km

(94 %)

  • Asphalt

    5.8 km

    (56 %)

  • Paved (undefined)

    3.8 km

    (37 %)

  • Concrete

    0.2 km

    (1 %)

Route highlights

Points of interest along the route

  1. Highlight 1 along the Bikemap route "West Side"

    Point of interest after 1.7 km

    New Aldi and luxury condo building, currently under construction.

  2. Highlight 2 along the Bikemap route "West Side"

    Point of interest after 1.8 km

    The 606 in 2013, just before it was converted into a public-access trail. (Photo courtesy of SAIC)

  3. Highlight 3 along the Bikemap route "West Side"

    Point of interest after 4.9 km

    Abandoned warehouse at the western end of the 606 trail. When will it be renovated into expensive condos?

  4. Highlight 4 along the Bikemap route "West Side"

    Point of interest after 5.8 km

    An old building being gutted at the corner of St. Louis and Cortland.

  5. Highlight 5 along the Bikemap route "West Side"

    Point of interest after 7.8 km

    New luxury housing in Bucktown

  6. Highlight 6 along the Bikemap route "West Side"

    Point of interest after 9.1 km

    Infamously known as "The Crotch," this five-way intersection is unsafe for pedestrians, bikers, and cars alike.

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