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We are a nonprofit that leads bike adventures to immerse and educate in local history and nature.

See the 2022 Bike Camping Adventures

SWMI Ride
5 days, 4 nights
Chicago to Southwest Michigan
July 7-11, 2022
$450

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Upcoming Events
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June 17-19 - Family Bike Camping in the City (SOLD OUT) - ​Learn More Here

June 25-26- What Lies West (Adult Beginner Level Bike Camping) - Learn More Here

Tuesday, July 5 - Monthly Hang and Swim at Calumet Park Beach (95th St. and the Lake) - Learn More Here

July 7-11 - SWMI Ride: 5 day Adult Bike Camping to South West Michigan - Learn More Here

Bike The Lake Michigan Area

People travel to far off distances to have multi day adventures when many are awaiting right outside their front door. Chicago might not have multi-day hiking trails but we do have biking trails. Combine the bike with State Parks, Camping, Cabins, Hotels... and weekend adventures are at your door step.
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GUIDED TOURS AND RESOURCES
Out Our Front Door provides exploratory adventures by immersing and educating in the area's history, culture, and the uniquely beautiful natural habitats of the Lake Michigan Area through bicycling. You can go on your own by picking up a trail book/map or join us on one of our guided tours, where we reveal the grandness of Chicagoland and beyond.
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Chicago weekend bike tours and adventures. Two day trips by bike.

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The North Loop Ride: A Land of Fire & Ice

Illustration of the North Loop ride. Explore more. An adventure begins...as always out our front door. Chicago's biking and camping
The North Loop Ride | Click map to Enlarge and Zoom In

Battle To The Dunes

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The Great Marsh: Migrations from the North

Area Campgrounds

A list and map of all the Lower Lake Rim campgrounds
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>  Lower Lake Rim Campgrounds

About Us

"Through adventure we come to better understand ourselves as well as our world, from our neighbor down to the smallest piece of prairie grass. Through this growth and shared experience, we learn to love with a more open heart and inspire others to do the same.  Appreciation for one’s self and one’s environment flourishes in the atmosphere of adventure. In the challenge. In the self reflection. In the vulnerabililty. In the completion. In the stories that float from the mouth once the adventure is long gone; to stories that will put the twinkle of inspiration in the eyes of the listeners."
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Tales, Stories, and The Open Road
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Out Our Front Door welcomes you to join us on our immersive, inclusive, and educational bike camping adventures. We aim to deepen your reverence for the region by exploring local trails while learning about the culture, history, and habitats native to the beautiful Lake Michigan area.  
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  • Adventures
    • Adult Rides
    • Family Rides
    • Youth Program
    • Adaptive Bike Camping
    • Where The Wild Things Grow
  • About Us
    • Mission, Vision, Values
    • The Team
    • Our Origins
    • Photo Journal
  • How To
    • Field Guide to Bike Camping
    • Classic Routes
    • Bicycle Safety
    • Natural Events Calendar
    • FAQ
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer
    • Contact Us
    • Your Story - Testimonials
    • Organization Station
  • Blog
  • DONATE
  • SHOP