A bike rack tailgate?

Yes! We hang out at the bike racks before the game.

Where?

At the bike racks between Gates 2 & 3.

When?

Usually Tuesdays. Here's the schedule. Check back two weeks before the game for ride timing, but we never roll from downtown before 5:30. The tailgate starts around 6.

What should I bring?

You, your bike, and a lock.

What about food and drink?

We'll have some beer from Marz and a small amount of La Croix. You're welcome to bring additional food and drink if you'd like.

When we tailgate on $5 Tuesdays there's plenty of reasonably priced (five dollar) food and drink in the ballpark.

I can't ride my bike today. I'm rooting for the other team. I don't know anything about baseball. I'm new to biking. I won't know anyone. Is this for me?

If the Bike Sox tailgate seems like a good time to you, you belong at the Bike Sox tailgate. If you are made to feel otherwise, please let us know.

Do you ride to the tailgate together?

Yes! If you're coming from downtown, or you can get there by 5:30, ride with us! You can read more about our rides below. Otherwise, plenty of folks ride on their own and meet us at the racks.

How do I get home?

Folks usually form groups on their own at the racks after the game. You can also put your bike on the red line. If you walk to the end of the platform there's usually room on the first train.

What if it rains?

We ride and tailgate rain or shine unless the Sox postpone the game or there's lightning or dangerous wind. We will update our tracker, Bluesky, and Instagram with weather updates, in that order.

Tickets

Do you sit together?

Yes! Get discounted tickets in our section here: https://chicagobikesox.com/tickets

Do I have to sit with you?

No!

Do I have to use your ticket link?

Nope!

Rate Field

Where's the bike parking?

The Sox have added a ton of bike parking between Gates 2 & 3. There are also racks on 35th St. just northeast of Shields.

Are the racks secure?

The racks are off the street near the camera-monitored employee entrance to the ballpark.

We haven't heard of anyone having their bike stolen from the racks. A lot of us leave bags and stuff attached to our bikes.

Even so, we recommend you bring and use a good bike lock whenever you lock up in the city. If you have valuables that you can't bring into the ballpark, you should use the bag check.

What can I bring into the ballpark?

• Bags
  • small bags
    (9" x 5"x 2" or smaller)
  • clear totes
    (12" x 12" x 6" or smaller)
  • diaper bags accompanied by a baby
  • medical necessities
  • no backpacks!
• Food
  • in a clear storage bag no larger than 1 gallon
• Water
  • one factory sealed bottle of water
  • we haven't been turned away with an empty soft-plastic bike bottle to fill inside but it's technically against policy: be prepared to have to return it to your bike

For more information see the White Sox Bag Policy and list of prohibited items.

Can I stash my stuff somewhere?

There's a $10 bag check near the racks, you can leave stuff on your bike, or you can bring your helmet in and use it as a purse.

Rides

How long is the ride?

Our standard Lakefront Trail route is less than 6 miles.

What's the pace like?

Chill and inclusive! We won't leave you behind.

Where? When?

Unless otherwise noted, our weekday rides meet at Queen's Landing at 5:15pm and roll out at 5:30pm sharp. Queen's Landing is the plaza on the Lakefront Trail across DLSD from Buckingham Fountain.

What's the route?

Check our home page or the tracker for the most up to date route and timing. Our standard route follows the Lakefront Trail to 31st Street.

Can I meet you along the way?

Yes! Hop on anywhere along the route using our live ride tracker. The route can vary once we leave the trail so pay close attention to the tracker if you plan to meet us in Bronzeville or Armour Square.

What if it rains?

See above.