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CHICAGO TRI CLUB WORKOUT SCHEDULE

The Chicago Tri Club offers many free and discounted standing group workouts, run by either club volunteers or our generous sponsors.  For liability reasons, all CTC-led group workouts are members only; sponsor-hosted workouts are generally open to the public unless specified to be CTC-only.  Workouts hosted by other groups are listed at the bottom.   Have ideas for some other group workouts?  Let us know on the Stack Team App.  

SATURDAY

Newbie Rides 8 am, May - August. 

We meet at the CARA Board at 7:45 am, wheels down at 8 am, and ride up to Plaza del Lago as a group.  Want a longer ride?  Some of us may break off and ride up to Tower Road and beyond.  This is a casual Newbie friendly group ride.  If there is sufficient interest, we can add longer or faster rides.  Please let us know on the Stack Team App if you are interested in leading one!

SUNDAY

Muffin Run 9 am September – April, 8 am May - June. 
A relaxed 1- hour run (sometimes with challenging weather) followed by brunch.  The Muffin Runs are free (except for brunch!) and leave from the CARA Board (Diversey and the lakefront running path).  All paces are welcome!

MONDAY

Sunrise Swim 6:30 am June - September
Start your week with a member-led daybreak swim on the Chicago lakefront, various locations.  Check the Stack Team App for details!

TUESDAY

Zwift Group Ride 6 - 7 am October - June
Zwift’s magic rubber band holds us together so you can do your own ride, but with friends!  Join CTC members every Tuesday at 6 am for a one hour group bike trainer workout using Zwift. Post to this group or directly send a chat to Molly Golden on the Stack Team App with any questions.

THURSDAY

Stroke & Stride 6:15 pm June – August
1/2 mile or full mile swim followed by a fast transition and a 2 mile run held at Ohio Street Beach.  Stroke & Stride is on if the beaches are open so please visit the Ohio Street Beach website before heading out.  Check in with the timer by 6:15 and be ready for a water start promptly at 6:30 pm.  There is no fee for this timed weekly club scrimmage.

 

LOCAL OPEN WATER SWIMS (NOT CTC RELATED)

Due to shallow and protected water, open-minded lifeguards, and marked buoys, Ohio Street Beach is the favorite place for many triathletes to swim in Chicago.

Open Water Chicago arranges meet-ups at Oak Street Beach’s “Ladder 1″ year-round.  (They welcome triathletes who display friendliness and humility.)

CTC Partner Chicago Blue Dolphins hosts open water swim classes and clinics. Ask about their CTC discount.

The annual Big Shoulders 2.5 k / 5 k Lake Michigan race is the second Saturday of September at Ohio Street Beach.

See the group chat for occasional CTC swim meet-ups.

LOCAL GROUP BIKE RIDES (NOT CTC RELATED)

Maps of CTC rides are located on the Bike Routes page.

A list of nearby year-round organized bike rides as well as maps of good routes and other cycling information is maintained by the League of Illinois Bicyclists.

Several of the local bike teams have beginner friendly rides for road bikes (no tri bikes or aero bars allowed), emphasizing pace line and group riding.  These include BFF Bikes, Spidermonkey Cycling, and xXx Racing-Athletico. 

LOCAL GROUP RUNS (NOT CTC RELATED)

Some popular drop-in group runs include the Universal Sole Monday Fun Runs and Tuesday evenings with the Lakeview Run Club.

The Chicago Area Runner’s Association also has a large number of training programs and group runs.