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Greg Borzo - February 22nd, 2012

Metropolitan Newspapers

  • Author sets course for summer biking
    New book a perfect way to gear up for June cycling events

    The book, published by BA Press, introduces each ride with a summary that rates its difficulty level on a five-point scale from beginner to experienced bicyclist. It lists the distance of the trail and the mileage from downtown Chicago and notes whether the trail head is convenient to mass transit. It also gives driving directions, describes the terrain and whether vehicle traffic will be encountered on the route, and mentions if water and food are available along the route.

    Borzo rode each of the 72 trips, and he chronicled each experience with a map and a "Ride Log" that offers brief comments and directions next to the mileage marking of each entry.

    Even on marked trails, the log is a helpful navigational tool that might save riders from getting lost or, by reading about the ride before setting out, prepare them for what's ahead. For instance, at the 5.7 mile mark along the Deer Grove Trail & Palatine Trail, the book's notation reads, "Slow down for small wood bridge."

    Chicago Tribune

  • Suburban trails a wheel deal for cycling fans in Daily Herald

    A new book entitled: “Where to Bike Chicago: Best Biking in Chicago and Suburbs” by Greg Borzo (Where to Bike BA Press, $24.95) details 72 routes from north to south, east to west and everywhere in between. The book includes at-a-glance descriptions of trails, a little history and background of the communities the trails go through, sights to see along the way, side trips, a ride log and trail map.

  • See how good-natured Chicago is - on your bike
    Where to Bike Chicago feature article in Chicago Sun-Times

  • Where to Bike Chicago featured in Chicago Sun-Times

TV

  • WCIU-TV on June 1 presented Where to Bike Chicago in Explore Chicago by Bike

  • Featured on "Chicago Tonight" on WTTW May 11. A 9 minute interview with Greg Borzo.

  • “Where to Bike Chicago is a tour de force! The scope of Greg Borzo’s book is astonishing. From the serene and scenic to urban grit, there’s something for every cyclist. It’s impossible to thumb through these pages, pictures, maps and narratives without wanting to hop on your bike and take a ride. This one book offers years of riding pleasure.

    I’m sure many people will want to try every single ride. Thank you Greg Borzo!” -- Geoffrey Baer, Program Host and Producer, WTTW Channel 11 Chicago, and host of "Biking the Boulevards."

    - Geoffrey Baer

  • Greg Borzo interviewed on NBC

  • WTTW Channel 11 debued Biking the Boulevards, a TV program hosted by Geoffrey Baer, on Nov. 28, 2010. In on of its rides, Where to Bike Chicago follows the same route that Baer explores in his program.
    Click here for a sneak preview of the program

  • Interview with Greg Borzo on Time Out Chicago

    We caught up with Borzo at his South Loop high-rise to talk about his background in cycling, the enviable task of scouting out the routes, “hidden gems” among Chicagoland bike trails, his favorite new bike movie, and how he managed to snag a photo of a sweaty, smiling Mayor Daley hanging out with cyclists on a Bridgeport hilltop.

  • Greg Borzo will be appearing on NBC's WMAQ-TV Channel 5, next Sunday, Feb. 20, at 8:00 am on the Sunday Morning Show.

Radio

  • Greg Borzo presents Where to Bike Chicago on WGN-AM on June 4. Listen in!
  • Greg Borzo interviewed by "Write On!" on Voice America
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Websites & Blogs

Magazines

  • Where to Bike Chicago featured in Time Out Chicago

  • Where to Bike Chicago featured in Going Places magazine

  • Covered on Streetwise

  • Spring is near, get into gear on Mindful Metropolis Magazine

    Where to Bike Chicago is the first in a new series of guidebooks being launched in the United States by BA Press. Other books in the series are near completion in New York, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and San Francisco. “The fact that BA Press chose Chicago to launch its new series of bicycle guidebooks is evidence that Chicago is the most bike friendly major city in the United States,” says author Greg Borzo. “And since spring has nearly sprung, now is the time to get ready to explore the city and suburbs by bike.”

Local Media

  • Author explores best bike trails in Chicago, suburbs on nwi.com

    Borzo says one of the best parts of writing the book was exploring new routes.

    "Growing up on the North Side of Chicago, I discovered some great rides on the South Side, like the Old Plank Road Trail," he says. "A lot of rides had to be left out of the book because we could only have so many."

    The book is divided by routes with a detailed map, description of the area, a bike log that tells how to navigate the trails, a section called "At a Glance" breaks down the distance, terrain, traffic, how to get there either by bike, public transportation or (horrors!) car, what food and drink is available and side trips of interest.

    As an example, in his description of Buffalo Creek Preserve & Buffalo Grove, Borzo mentions a detour to Long Grove known for its artisan chocolate shops is worth the time and effort.

  • "With spring just around the corner, it's the perfect time for cyclists to dust off their bikes and get ready to explore city and suburban bike trails with the help of this new user-friendly guidebook. Where to Bike Chicago offers a range of riding options for both novice and seasoned riders. The rides (45 for adults and 27 for kids) take cyclists through Chicago's parks, streets and paths as well as through suburban forest preserves and trails. It will help riders discover the natural wonders, historical treasures and vibrant communities of Chicago and the suburbs that can only be found while biking."
    Lake Michican Shore

  • Where to Bike Chicago featured in Just off the Tracks

  • Already the author of a pictorial history of the Chicago el and a look at the city's "hidden treasures," Greg Borzo turns his attention to cycling in the useful new guide Where to Bike Chicago on Chicago Reader

  • Greg Borzo talks about his excellent new book, Where to Bike Chicago. Learn about hidden biking gems in Chicago and surrounding areas! Thursday, Feb. 17 / 7PM. The Book Cellar 4736-38 N Lincoln Ave. 773.293.2665. http://www.bookcellarinc.com/event/author-greg-borzo.