Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 13, 2024

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Start point

Train Station

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16.3 km

Fox River Trail

This paved trail winds along the Fox River, providing a stunning view of the water, with plenty of break points along the way. French explorers, missionaries, and traders built their …

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21.1 km

Fabyan Windmill

The Fabyan Windmill is an authentic Dutch windmill still in operation. It is a structure dating from about 1950 and is located on what was the property of Colonel George …

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22.8 km

Batavia Historic Industrial Building

Known as 'The Windmill City', Batavia has plenty of industrial history, a glimpse of which can be found here. Many of the buildings are built from limestone that was quarried locally.

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81.2 km

Busse Woods Reservoir Bridge

In addition to being a convenient way to cross the water, this is a popular place with anglers trying their luck. The views across the water and exceptional as well.

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82.5 km

Busse Lake North and Main Pools

A small rocky dam separates the North Pool and the Main Pool of Busse Lake from each other. The paved (and striped) Busse Woods Bicycle Trail (BWBT) passes directly between …

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108 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.97 km

2.15 km

< 100 m

33.4 km

10.3 km

51.5 km

7.52 km

Surfaces

< 100 m

27.7 km

79.3 km

809 m

Elevation

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Friday 19 September

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Fox River, Aurora & Busse Lake loop from Elgin

Fox River Trail

Fabyan Windmill

Batavia Historic Industrial Building

Busse Woods Reservoir Bridge

Busse Lake North and Main Pools

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