CHICAGO — A portion of Lake Shore Drive will shut down on Sunday morning, but there will still be plenty of traffic as thousands of cyclists are expected to hit the road to "Bike the Drive."

The annual event, which benefits the non-profit Active Transportation Alliance, offers cyclists the chance to ride along a 30-mile loop along the Drive, soaking in sights usually reserved for motorists.

The once-a-year event kicks off on Sunday at 6:30 a.m. and riders can start anytime between 6:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., though organizers suggest starting no later than 8 a.m. to get the most out of the ride.

Cyclists can begin their rides by taking off from one of the following five entry locations spread around the loop: • Main Festival (Grant Park) • Bryn Mawr Ave • Fullerton Ave • Oakwood B

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