There are rest stops every 10-12 miles along the route to provide refreshments and communications and medical assistance. Also, support vehicles circle the route to offer assistance. Support SAG vehicles will be patrolling the route to give rides back to the next rest stop. This information will be provided in a newsletter mailed closer to the Volvo City Cycle Tour for MS date. Yes, plentiful street parking is available.
Accessible parking is also available.
The start and finish is at the Midway Plaisance at the University of Chicago which is in the middle of the Hyde Park Campus between 59th and 60th Streets. All children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs are not allowed. The route will take you through some of Chicago's most scenic neighborhoods. The 60-mile route includes an additional loop that will take you through villages along the North Shore.