2025 Busse Woods Night Ride

Elk Grove Village

2XFM+QW, Elk Grove Village, IL, 60007, United States

About the Event

The 2025 Busse Woods Night Ride is a unique, fun way to experience a casual bike ride on the trail at Busse Woods after dark!

The Busse Woods Night Ride is back for the 10th time in 2025!

BWNR T-shirts included with each adult rider and spectator and youth rider ticket purchase!

This year continues with bigger waves with up to 40 people!

On every other night of the year, the Forest Preserves of Cook County close at dusk. But this unique event is just getting started at sunset - and it goes well into the night! Here's your chance to ride the Busse Woods Trail and experience the beauty of Busse Woods in the dark!

Ride your bike under the moonlight and stay for the party! All participants will enjoy live music from Rob Post Band, bonfires, snacks, s'mores, food for purchase from Vini's Pizza, and more!

All Riders and Adult Spectators will receive a 10th Annual BWNR T-shirt at check-in. Registering by August 4th ensures that you get the size you select. For those registering after August 4th, size selection may be limited.

All paid attendees will receive two drink tickets. Those 21+ with valid ID's can use those two tickets for beer from Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling or wine from Wine With Me. Also, cold brew coffee samples will be provided by Maple Leaf Coffee Roasters.

ID's will be checked at the Check-In table. Attendees over 21 who plan to drink beer or wine must bring and show a state issued ID. No exceptions!!

You can pre-purchase general raffle tickets at a discounted rate when you purchase your event tickets. 30 tickets for $20. (Day of event: 7 tickets for $10, 20 tickets for $20). Prizes include a beer lover's special and bike-themed items! You must be present to win these general raffle prizes.

Raffle Tickets

Never Ending Cycles will provide SAG (Support And Gear) during the ride.

This event is organized by the Friends of Cycling in Elk Grove and The Forest Preserves of Cook County. All proceeds from this event will be used to promote the many benefits of cycling to residents of Elk Grove Village and the NW suburbs.

IMPORTANT NOTES

- ID's will be checked at the Check-In table. Attendees over 21 who plan to drink beer or wine must bring and show a state issued ID. No exceptions!!

- All participants must be in good physical shape and be able to ride the distance of their wave without assistance.

- The minimum age to bike in this event is 12 years old. Younger children are invited to attend as spectators provided they are attending with another adult who is not biking.

- This event will take place rain or shine. It will only be canceled if there is thunder and/or lightning. Because this is a fundraiser, no refunds will be available if the event is canceled due to weather.

- All participants must wear a helmet and have a front white headlight and a rear red taillight in order to ride.

- Regular waves are 9 miles at a casual pace. The ride will take about 60 minutes and includes a break.

- Extended waves are 14 miles at a casual pace. The ride will take about 75 minutes and includes a break.

- All attendees must enter Busse Woods no later than 7:45 pm. The entrance gate will be locked at 7:45 pm. The exit gate will remain open for the duration of the event.

- Please do not play music from a phone or bluetooth speaker during the Night Ride. Also, no ear buds are allowed while biking because they can distract you and limit your ability to hear what's going on around you.

Event Information

Wave Start Times

7:45 pm: Sunset Cruise "Family" Wave (Regular distance, Slow Roll)

8:00 pm: Twilight Extended Cruise Wave (Extended distance, Casual Pace)

8 :10 pm: Nighttime Wave (Regular distance, Casual Pace)

8 :20 pm: Nighttime Extended Wave (Extended distance, Casual Pace)

8 :30 pm: Nighttime Wave (Regular distance, Casual Pace)

8 :40 pm: Nighttime Extended Wave (Extended distance, Casual Pace)

8 :50 pm: Nighttime Wave (Regular distance, Casual Pace)

Activities and Entertainment

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Check-in and bike safety checks courtesy of Never Ending Cycles and Crank Revolution.

6:30 pm - 10:30 pm: Food for sale from Vini's Pizza

7:30 pm - 10:30 pm: Live music by the Rob Post Band, snacks, s'mores, and fire pits

7 :30 pm - 8:30 pm: Wildlife Display

8:30 pm-10:00 pm: Drawings for raffle prizes

11:00pm: Event ends