SARC Bike Ride
By Tom, N9GUN
We have scheduled our next SARC group bike ride on Saturday, June 21st at 10:00a at BUSSE WOODS TRAIL.
The ride will start out in the parking area just east of I-290 off of Higgins Road, on the southside of Higgins . The group will complete a lap (about 8 miles or so) around Busse and some may choose to extend the ride for a second lap. This is a group ride and not a race, so anyone who wants to come out and participate can ride with us. We will adjust speed and distance accordingly.
Here is the map below of the trail and our starting point. We’ll meet in the designated parking lot about 10:00a.
Bring your VHF/UHF radio, a water bottle, and some sunscreen (hopefully we see the sun!)
SARC Bike Ride
by Tom, N9GUN
We have scheduled our first SARC group bike ride for the year on Saturday, May 17th at 10:00a.
The ride will start out and end at Schaumburg’s CRC. We will ride to the nearby Poplar Creek Trail and do a lap or two (depending on the group’s desire). This is a group ride and not a race, so anyone who wants to come out and participate can ride with us. We will adjust speed and distance accordingly.
Here is the map below of the trail and our starting point.
Bring your VHF/UHF radio, a water bottle, and some sunscreen (hopefully we see the sun!)
Please contact me if you have any questions!
73 de Tom, N9GUN
2025 public service events
2025 Amateur Radio Public Service/Events Calendar (N. IL)
volunteer events:
• HT Equipment (radio, extra battery)
• Optional HT Equipment (external mic, earpiece, antenna better than stock)
• Info (organizer info, frequency plan, map, copy of your FCC license)
• Prep (load frequencies into memory, review instructions, plan departure/arrival time/parking)
• Clothing (layered outerwear, hat, sunglasses, water-proof gloves, yellow safety vest*)
• Other (water, sunscreen, snacks, cellphone, pen/paper)
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May 18 Lilac Festival Parade 1.5mi parade
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11 Jul 4 Hoffman Estates 4th of July
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