Slaughterhouse 29

RIDES

GROUP RIDING INFO

Please read Vespa Club of Chicago’s guide to group riding before joining a Slaughterhouse group ride. Arrive gassed-up, in time for the briefing, and listen carefully.

DRINKING and RIDING

DO NOT ride under the influence. Especially if you plan to stay up all night, we’d suggest avoiding alcohol/drugs altogether. If there’s any possibility you may not be fit to ride, ask for help, we’ll get you and your scooter home safely.

RIDE ROUTES/INFO

We suggest using the Beeline app (or a similar GPX-compatible app) for simple, visual turn-by turn directions (no audio). We suggest installing the Beeline app, setting up an account, and loading all the maps before the rally. Here's how to download/load GPX files into Beeline on an iPhone (thanks Ben!). (It's easier to load them onto your computer and upload them via the Beeline website.)

We’ll have Cardo Packtalk channels going for most rides, too, more info at the briefings.

FRIDAY NIGHT RIDE

ROUTE MAP PART A (.gpx download)
ROUTE MAP PART B (.gpx download)
Downtown Chicago, incl. 2023 Nascar track
Departs: Big League Burgers
50-150cc Briefing: 9:45pm Departs: 10pm
150+cc Briefing: 9:45 Departs: 10:15pm
Break/catch-up point: behind Art Institute on Columbus Dr.
Ends Montrose Harbor approx midnight
Rescue: Cynthia (973) 670-9896 or maybe Bryan (312)218-7079

SLUMBER PARTY

ROUTE MAP (.gpx download)
ROUTE MAP (.gpx download) (with hot dog stop at Gene and Judes)
Ride to overnight slumber party
Departs: Montrose Harbor
Briefing when both groups arrive, Depart about 12:30am
Ends: private residence, (location redacted after rally for privacy)<>/> Please park on street in front, and respect neighbors!
Rescue: None

SATURDAY SUNRISE RIDE

ROUTE MAP (.gpx download)
Chicago’s first automobile race route, 1895
Departs: Montrose Harbor
Arrive at 6am for sunrise/photo shoot
Briefing: 6:30 am. Depart 6:45
Ends: BATL approx. 10am
Rescue: Cynthia (973) 670-9896

SATURDAY “TIME TRIAL”

Most average time wins, don’t miss the checkpoints!
Departs: BATL
Briefing 11:30, Riders leave individually starting at 11:45
Route chosen by riders, with two checkpoints:
Garfield Park Bandshell and Humboldt Park Boathouse
Ends: Motoworks approx. 1pm
Rescue: Brian K (815) 861-7420

SATURDAY WEST SUBURBS RIDE

ROUTE MAP (.gpx download)
To Concours, Gymkhana, Slow Race
Departs: Motoworks
50cc-150cc Briefing 2:45pm, Departs 3pm
150+cc Briefing 2:45pm, Departs 3:15pm
Break/catch-up point: Exxon/7-Eleven, 9600 E Ogden, La Grange
Ends: Private residence, (location redacted after rally for privacy) approx 4pm
Rescue: Brian K (815) 861-7420

SATURDAY RETURN TO AJ HUDSONS

ROUTE MAP (.gpx download)slower, more direct
ROUTE MAP (.gpx download)faster, past airport
To Saturday night party/awards
Departs: Private residence, Oak Brook
50cc-150cc Briefing 6:15pm, Departs 6:30pm
150+cc Briefing 6:15pm, Departs 6:45pm
Ends: AJ Hudsons approx. 8pm
Rescue: Brian K (815) 861-7420