Riding season is wide open. Here is what is on our radar this month.

Ride of the Month: Lake Shore Drive

LSD at golden hour, the skyline on your left and the lake on your right, is the quintessential Chicago ride. Run it early before traffic and pull off at a lakefront overlook for the view.

Know Your Rights: Illinois Has No Helmet Law

Illinois is one of the few states with no adult helmet requirement. That freedom comes with responsibility, and an insurer will still raise gear in a claim. Ride how you want, but know the stakes.

Ride safe out there. The Rider Wire is a community newsletter from Ride Nation Chicago. General information, not legal advice.