Chicago Lakefront Trail - Cycling in Windy City

The Chicago Lakefront Trail (abbreviated as LFT) is a foreshoreway for walking and cycling, running 18-mile (29 km) along the coast of Lake Michigan in Chicago, Illinois . The path connects various beaches and recreational amenities located along the lake front and also serves as an option to bicycle commuters.

[travellapsetours]

Chicago Lakefront: BEST Playground in the World. Thanks for sharing !

[noconfusion]

I cant believe I watched this video for the entire hour, well worth it though.

[theliananf]

very good men!!! CHICAGO is beautiful, I love this city ♥

[THXbox]

Don't let anyone tell you different ... this is the best ride in America. It goes on and on as long you do. And the view at night...incredible. If you've got the guts to go into the city, even just a few blocks in, the amount of energy and life will amaze you!

[lucaseq]

I'm not from Chicago, but I love cycling there ;-)

[shinc]

planning to cycle next week. I just got my new GT Transeo 1.0.

[lucaseq]

Not sure what you referring to. It's not Discovery Channel program about Lakefront trail...Just sharing the views with others. I did the "whole" trail many times before, including going from Chicago all the way to Michigan, so yes...I saw it all...

[christineschulz]

Great video. I lived in Chicago for 25 years and used to walk, jog and ride this path. Brings back memories. Thanks for posting!

[bloodsord]

You reach lake front trail only at 15:32. It goes from a beach a little north of Lawrence all the way to south side.

[lucaseq]

Thanks! I started the trail near this address: 960 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago, IL 60640.
I believe it's only 1000 ft from the place where Lakefront Trail starts.

[barneschitown]

the LFT is so much nicer now. they've redone the whole thing pretty much, and split the running and cycling lanes.

[Nicholasanta]

love the video! from what neighborhood did you start this trip??

[bloodsord]

Good video. I love the trail, but how can you get lost so many times? Especially on your way back? All you have to do is make a 360 degree turn and go back to where you came from. How can you mess up on that?

[bloodsord]

Just because wikipedia says 18 miles or you never went all the way from the start to the end doesn't mean it's right. It's about 45miles one way from begining till the very end

[marcelloafricano]

You passed the best bagel / sandwich place in Chicago right at the beginning of the video on Belmont. Chicago Bagel Authority

[lucaseq]

I'm not from Chicago, but this is a good start bikechicago com

[lucaseq]

I'm lost now...What the hell you talking about? Who told you I got lost, and lost so many times? lol

[evaa]

Could you recommend any cheap bike rental in Chicago? One-day/Half-day rental only. Thx

[fredricardo]

Unfortunately, you missed the best part of the trail by turning around and heading back north after reaching Navy Pier.  The trail is in much better shape, and the view of Lake Michigan is much more dramatic south of McCormick Place.