Cyclists Take over DuSable Lake Shore Drive for 25th Annual Bike the Drive

Thousands of cyclists fill Chicago street for annual fundraiser

Jess Audey traveled to Chicago from Columbus, Ohio, with her 10-year-old daughter Darcy Evert, to take advantage of the year’s sole opportunity to bike DuSable Lake Shore Drive without cars.

Thousands take to the streets for the 25th annual Bike the Drive

Thousands of people enjoy the rare opportunity to ride bicycles on Jean Baptiste Point DuSable Lake Shore Drive as part of the 25th annual Bike the Drive event, Sept. 6, 2026.

Cyclists take over DuSable Lake Shore Drive for 25th annual Bike the Drive

Cyclists take over DuSable Lake Shore Drive for 25th annual Bike the Drive

‘Bike the Drive' turns 25 with Sunday lakeshore ride

More than 15,000 cyclists took over DuSable Lake Shore Drive Sunday morning for the iconic bike ride that serves as a Labor Day weekend tradition.

Riders take over Chicago for Bike the Drive 2026 | See route, closures

Thousands of cyclists are expected to fill DuSable Lake Shore Drive for the 25th annual Bike the Drive on Sunday.