Cycling in Chicago, IL

This week's weather scored for road cycling and mountain biking. Find the best day to go.

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Best Day for Cycling

Saturday
94/100
47°F

Mostly Sunny. Wind 5 to 10 mph.

Recommended gear: thermal jersey, shoe covers, full gloves

Daily Breakdown

Today

Patchy Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy · 50°F · Wind 10 to 15 mph
55/100 Fair
Gear tip: rain jacket, fenders, clear glasses

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 47°F · Wind 5 to 10 mph
94/100 Excellent
Gear tip: thermal jersey, shoe covers, full gloves

Sunday

Chance Rain Showers · 74°F · Wind 15 to 20 mph
55/100 Fair
Gear tip: rain jacket, fenders, clear glasses

Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 75°F · Wind 15 mph
55/100 Fair
Gear tip: rain jacket, fenders, clear glasses

Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 78°F · Wind 15 mph
49/100 Fair
Gear tip: rain jacket, fenders, clear glasses

Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 73°F · Wind 15 to 20 mph
55/100 Fair
Gear tip: rain jacket, fenders, clear glasses

Thursday

Chance Rain Showers · 73°F · Wind 10 to 15 mph
55/100 Fair
Gear tip: rain jacket, fenders, clear glasses
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Ideal Cycling Weather

Ideal Temperature50°–75°F
Acceptable Range35°–95°F
Max Wind20 mph
Rain OK?No — reschedule

Gear by Condition

Cold weather: thermal jersey, shoe covers, full gloves

Hot weather: sunscreen, extra bottles, light jersey

Rain: rain jacket, fenders, clear glasses

Other Activities in Chicago

Running → Hiking → Golf → Fishing → Beach Day → Picnic / BBQ → Camping → Outdoor Wedding → Dog Walking →

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