This past weekend I rode from my house in Batavia to the riverboat in Elgin. This was the first time I have done this ride on the trike and the last time I made the ride I was in college and road my bike to my summer job -life guarding at the pool (ahhh).
It really is a beautiful ride and some of my favorite spots on the whole Fox River Trail are in this section. As soon as you past down town St. Charles, it really all begins, huge down hills, long empty street, and better yet empty trails. This section of the trail isn't as heavily used as the section between Geneva and St. Charles. And almost right before you go under the Rt. 20 bridge into Elgin there is the connection to the Prairie Path-Elgin Spur.
So, speaking of Elgin, this is where the trail gets a little funky. Its not like you are going to be shot, but 15 years ago in that spot, you might of. I would recommend not crossing under the Rt. 20 bridge. Why ruin a good ride.
There are a few highlights in the area around South Elgin. First being the train museum, and also a cool house with a few small rail cars and tons of switch post signs.
Also in this area, right after you past the Riverwoods area there is a HUGE downhill that ends with a great bridge that crosses the Fox River.
The ride from Batavia to downtown Elgin and back was around 34 miles and when the weather is right and the trail is empty is RULES.
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