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• Over 30 events in Illinois and the Midwest • Links for quick, easy event registration • Member-recommended Routes to Ride • Tips to stay safe on roads and trails • Friendly, social bike clubs in Illinois

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It’s never too early to start planning some adventures by bike! Our 2023 Ride Guide highlights some fun, organized rides around Illinois and in nearby states. To learn more about the events in the Ride Guide – and even more events from other bike clubs and organizations – visit rideillinois.org.

Ride Illinois shares our annual Ride Guide with over 10,000 individuals and over 200 local bike shops. This is just one way that we are working to promote safe bicycling for recreation, transportation, and everyday trips in Illinois!

As the statewide advocacy organization, Ride Illinois is dedicated to making Illinois more bike-friendly. We are advocating for better road design, creating municipal bike plans, promoting trail development and funding, pushing for favorable legislation, and educating both motorists and cyclists about safely sharing Illinois roads so you can get out and Ride Illinois!

If you are already Ride Illinois member – thank you! The work we do would not be possible without your financial support.

If you are not a Ride Illinois member yet, please join today!

Together, we will make Illinois a safer, more enjoyable place to ride a bike for recreation, transportation, and everyday trips!

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Reasons to Become a Ride Illinois Member

You believe in the MANY BENEFITS of bicycling.

You want Illinois to be a MORE BIKE-FRIENDLY state.

You appreciate THE WORK WE DO on behalf of all cyclists.

You want to SHARE YOUR LOVE of bicycling with others.

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Ride Illinois is a member-supported nonprofit organization dedicated to making biking better across Illinois!

Here are a few facts that measure our impact for more than 30 years: Since 1992, we’ve worked diligently on behalf of cyclists of all ages and abilities.

Provided technical assistance to dozens of communities – from Rockford to Carbondale!

Helped craft policies: 3-foot passing law, Dutch Reach, and bikes on transit.

Our free, online BikeSafetyQuiz has been completed by over 180,000 people in Illinois!

Go to rideillinois.org to learn more about Ride Illinois and the ways we’re working to make bicycling better and safer in Illinois.

If you value what we do, become a member or make a donation today to support our efforts. Together, we can do more!

Education from League Cycling Instructors

• Do you want to learn to how to ride a bike?

• Do you want to improve your skills and confidence?

• Do you want to learn how to ride safely with traffic?

There are more than 50 League Cycling Instructors (LCIs) in Illinois that have been certified through the League of American Bicyclists. Learn more about Smart Cycling classes and find other useful resources at rideillinois.org/safety/education.

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Share the Road License Plates

Support safe bicycling even when you drive! Most of the incremental fee for these state-approved specialty license plates fund Ride Illinois’ education efforts and programs. Visit rideillinois.org/share-the-road-license-plates to learn more.

BikeSafetyQuiz.com Challenge your knowledge of relevant state laws, learn safety strategies, and help make our roads safer by completing our free quizzes. Ride Illinois has developed quizzes for adult bicyclists, child bicyclists, motorists, and truck drivers.

Sample Question When going straight at an intersection WITH a right turn-only lane, where should you ride?

(1) - Right edge of the left of two through lanes (2) - In the rightmost through lane (3) - Center of right turn lane (4) - Right edge of right-turn lane, by road’s edge

Want to learn more?

Visit BikeSafetyQuiz.com today!

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Generous Corporate Members Ride Illinois appreciates the support of the following businesses, foundations, and organizations for their generous contributions.

Corporate Members help us promote bicycling for all ages around the state and assist with our bike advocacy efforts.

Platinum Level

Gold Level

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Generous Corporate Members

Silver Level Specializing in artisan roasted coffees for individuals, businesses, cafes and offices.

Ask about our wholesale programs.

Visit us in store or online!

352 E Irving Park Rd, Roselle mapleleafroaters.com

Est. 2018

Proud supporters of Ride Illinois since 2020

Partner in Advocacy Bike Facility Experts — Civiltech specializes in bike facility planning, design, and construction.

Whether it is sidepaths, on-street bike lanes, cycle tracks, neighborhood greenways, shareduse trails, or underpasses and bridges, we design high-level facilities that make streets friendlier and safer for bike riders.

civiltechinc.com

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Generous Corporate Members

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Partner Level

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1-(855)-4VOLTON voltonbicycles.com

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Small Business Partners Generous small businesses support Ride Illinois by donating a portion of the proceeds of certain merchandise sales. By purchasing items from these businesses, you’re supporting Ride Illinois and a local business at the same time!

Veloist Learn more at rideillinois.org/small-business-partners Are you a small business owner? Do you believe in the many benefits of riding a bike for recreation, transportation and everyday trips? If you answered yes to those questions, our Small Business Partner program may be for you!

Contact dave@rideillinois.org to learn more and to discuss a mutually-beneficial partnership with Ride Illinois.

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2023 Routes to Ride Sure, organized rides are lots of fun. But do you sometimes get that itch to break away and explore a new route – either on your own or with friends and family?

Ask and you shall receive! Several Ride Illinois members were happy to share some fun, interesting routes to explore by bike!

Heck, they even included some must see destinations to enhance your experience. The routes that we curated, based on input from members, can be found at bit.ly/Routes2RideIL. Enjoy!

Got feedback on these routes or want to share another route?

Contact us at community@rideillinois.org with the details.

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2023 Routes to Ride Rock Island Trail Part urban trail with access to neat culture, part rail trail with crushed limestone surface broken up by quaint towns. There is a primitive campsite available just off the trail, so bike packing is an option.

• Distance: 38 miles • Surface: road, paved trail, dirt/

crushed limestone trail • Type of ride: city, rural, familyfriendly, historical • Break time: Downtown Peoria has everything, including a museum near the trail. The trail weaves through a trendy area of Peoria heights. Primitive camping is at Kickapoo Creek Recreation Area between Alta and Dunlop (no bathrooms or water). The rural portion goes through a few small towns with gas stations and not much else. There is a tavern between Wyoming and Toulon, near the NW terminus of the trail.

Wyoming is a quaint little town that offers an access point for the trail. There is an old rail depot that you can check out as well.

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One of the many murals to enjoy along the way.

Photo by Bob Koch

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The scenic view atop one of the higher bridges.

Photo by Bob Koch

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2023 Routes to Ride Bikes, Bison and Gravel Experience both the Wauponsee Glacial Trail, Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, and historic Wilmington, IL on this 80% gravel ride through history. The 20% on-road part of the route is on low-traffic roads.

The gravel sections of this ride can be moderately difficult for casual riders but well worth the effort. While in the Midewin section of the ride try to find the bison herd out in the distance.

(Don’t approach bison!)

As you are nearing the southern end of Midewin you can see the border areas between the prairie and forested areas on thee way to Wilmington.

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• Distance: 33 miles • Surface: dirt/crushed limestone trail, gravel • Type of ride: rural • Break time: • Must see: Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie Download Route

A view of a vast swath of prairie along the trail between the Wauponsee Glacial Trail and the Iron Bridge Trailhead.

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A view of the Midewin bison herd from the main trail approaching the iron bridge near the Iron Bridge Trailhead.

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2023 Routes to Ride Tunnel Hill State Trail or Shawnee Challenge Southern Illinois is the state’s cycling paradise. Many trail opportunities, gravel roads, back roads, and plenty of nature to explore by bike.

• Distance: 45 miles for Tunnel Hill

or 10 miles for Shawnee Challenge • Surface: dirt/crushed limestone trail, single track • Type of ride: rural Tunnel Hill Trailhead at Cache • Break time: Enjoy a blast from the River Wetlands Center.

Photo by Shawn Gossman past with various items left behind from the railroad days, old tractors, and even a few ghost towns.

• Must see: Shawnee National Forest and Sandburn Junction

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The Tunnel at Tunnel Hill State Trail. Photo by Shawn Gossman

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The Ride Illinois Community Ride Illinois wants to build community on bikes across the state and we want you to be part of the Ride Illinois community!

We don’t care how far or often you ride, whether you ride a bike for recreation or transportation (or both), what kind of bike you own, where you ride or your Strava stats. Let’s pedal forward together! Use #rideILcommunity on your social media posts.

#rideILcommunity

Pedaling Get Yourforward Ride Illinois together!

Merch!

Check out a wide variety of swag, gear and other items to show your support of Ride Illinois! Yard signs, magnets, neck gaiters, jerseys and more are available on the shop on our website.

You can also purchase a variety of items on our Redbubble shop!

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Useful Resources Visit the Ride Illinois website for a wealth of useful resources to help you ride your bike more, be safe and enjoy the ride!

• Finding routes • Maps • Bike to Metra guides • Route guides • Webinars • Ride Illinois Safely education program • BikeSafetyQuiz • Bike-Friendly Illinois Map • Advocacy resources Support Illinois Bike Shops Illinois has over 200 local bike shops throughout the state!

Visit our regularly-updated, online Bike-Friendly Illinois map to find bike shops near you.

Local bike shops and their staff have the products and knowledge for new and returning cyclists, as well as those who have been biking for many years.

We encourage you to support local bikes shops whether you’re purchasing a bike, getting a bike repaired or picking up some accessories. Please support small business and shop local!

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Safety Tip: ABC Quick Check A is for Air  Inflate tires to the pressure listed on the side of the tire  Use a gauge to insure proper pressure  Check for wear and tear; replace damaged and worn tires B is for Brakes  Inspect pads for wear and replace worn pads  Check pad adjustment; make sure they do not rub  Make sure you can fit your thumb between the brake lever and handlebar when the brakes are squeezed C is for Cranks and Chain  Pull up and down on your cranks. Tighten loose bolts  Check your that your chain is free of rust and gunk Quick is for Quick Releases  Make sure all quick release levers are closed  Make sure levers are pointing to the back of the bike Check is for Check It Over  Take a short ride to make sure all’s well before leaving home

Safety Tip: Scanning Scanning allows you to avoid dangerous situations before they happen. This skill also communicates to others that you are about to maneuver to another position or change lanes.

Get comfortable looking over your shoulder to see who or what’s behind you – without swerving!

Occasionally checking behind you will increase your safety when biking on roads and trails.

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Affiliated Bike Clubs & Community Organizations Ride Illinois would like to recognize these fun, social bike clubs and community organizations for their generous contributions: Platinum Level Bicycle Club of Lake County Blackhawk Bicycle & Ski Club Elmhurst Bicycle Club Evanston Bicycle Club Fox Valley Bicycle & Ski Club Joliet Bicycle Club McLean County Wheelers Quad Cities Bicycle Club Springfield Bicycle Club Silver Level Arlington Heights Bicycle Club Downers Grove Bicycle Club Folks On Spokes Bicycle Club Friends of Cycling in Elk Grove Illinois Valley Wheelm’n Kankakee River Bike Club McHenry County Bicycle Club Wheeling Wheelmen Bronze Level Bike Palatine Club Champaign County Bikes

Chicago Area Tandem Society Chicago Cycling Club (CU)rbanism Club Cycle Brookfield Decatur Bicycle Club GOATS Bicycle Club of Galena Kish Bike and Rec Club Naperville Bicycle Club Oak Park Cycle Club Prairie Cycle Club Schaumburg Bicycle Club Starved Rock Cycling Association Team224, Inc. Z Tour Friend Level Boxing Out Negativity City of Warrenville Bicyclist & Pedestrian Advisory Commission Gateway East Trails Greater Freeport Partnership Rock River Valley Bicycle Club

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March March 19

St. Patrick’s Day Ride

Wauconda

Wheeling Wheelmen

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May May 6

Ride the Ups & Downs

Elizabeth

G.O.A.T.S. Cycling

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May 17

Ride of Silence

many locations

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Bike Out Negativity

Chicago

Boxing Out Negativity

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May 27-28

Blackhawk Country Roads

Rockton

Blackhawk Bicycle & Ski Club

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May 28

McHenry County Century Ride

Lake in the Hills

True Blue Dogs/People for Parks

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June June 4

Spring Fling

Monee

Folks on Spokes

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June 4

The Arlington 500

Mundelein

Arlington Heights Bicycle Club

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June 10

Hub Fest

Tecumseh, MI

League of Michigan Bicyclists

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June 10-17

GRABAAWR

Eagle River, WI

Bike Wisconsin

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June 11

Everybody Rides

St. Charles

Project Mobility

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June 11

BCLC Ramble

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Bicycle Club of Lake County

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June 11-16

Grand Illinois Bike Tour

Kewanee

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June 17

Food Bank Flyer

Normal

Team 224 Inc.

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June 24

Z Tour

Princeton

Z Tour

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July July 2

Independence on the Iroquois

Watseka

Kankakee River Bicycle Club

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July 4

4th of July Century

Plainfield

Joliet Bicycle Club

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July 8-14

Bike Northwoods Tour

Manitowish Waters, WI

Bike Wisconsin

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July 8-14

MUP Bicycle Tour

Manistique, MI

League of Michigan Bicyclists

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July 9

Swedish Days Ride

Maple Park

Fox Valley Bicycle & Ski Club

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July 16

Biking with Beanzie

DeKalb

Kishawukee Kiwanis of DeKalb

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July 16

Tri-State Tour

Hammond, IN

Bicycle Illinois

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July 22-28

Michigander Bicycle Tour

Ann Arbor, MI

League of Michigan Bicyclists

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July 23

Bike to the Boomers

Schaumburg

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July 29-31

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Respiratory Health Association

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Hammer for Hope

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Rock River Valley Bicycle Club

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SAGBRAW

Wisconsin Dells, WI

Bike Wisconsin

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Aug 5-12

Shoreline West

Montague, MI

League of Michigan Bicyclists

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Aug 6

Two Rivers Century

Aroma Park

Kankakee River Bicycle Club

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Aug 12

Chicagoland Tour de Cure

St. Charles

American Diabetes Association

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Aug 19

Major Taylor Trail Keepers Bicycle Ride

Chicago

Major Taylor Trail Keepers Chicago

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Aug 19

Street Love Ride

Chicago

Boxing Out Negativity

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Aug 19-20

Ride Across Wisconsin

La Crosse, WI

Wisconsin Bike Fed

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Aug 20

The Wright Ride

Oak Park

Oak Park Cycle Club

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Aug 26

Busse Woods Night Ride

Elk Grove Village

Friends of Cycling in Elk Grove

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Aug 26

No Baloney Ride

Morton

Illinois Valley Wheelm’n

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Aug 27

Bike for the Kids

Elgin

Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley

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September Sept 8-17

Let’s Ride, Illinois

many locations

Ride Illinois

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Sept 8-10

Sunrise Adventure

Alpena, MI

League of Michigan Bicyclists

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Sept 10

North Shore Century

Evanston

Evanston Bicycle Club

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Sept 10

Shaw Crank Convention

Manteno

Kankakee River Bicycle Club

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Sept 16

Amish Country Bicycle Tour

Arthur

Decatur Bicycle Club

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Sept 16

Heartland Tour

Geneseo

Quad Cities Bicycle Club

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Sept 17

Harmon 100 CANCELLED

Wilmot, WI

Wheeling Wheelmen

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Sept 19-23

Gold Star Mission GS500

Springfield

Gold Star Mission

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Sept 23

Tour of Scenic Ogle County

Oregon

Village of Progress

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Bike Wisconsin

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Equiticity

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Equiticity

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October Oct 7-13

Will to Ben

Port Byron November

Nov 3

Chicago Bike Collective Ride

Jan 15

North Lawndale Racial Justice Ride

Chicago January 2024 Chicago

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Make memories on the hills of Jo Daviess County

Saturday, May 6, 2023 Free pair of GOATS socks with advance registration!!!

Routes: 32, 52 and 63 miles Includes map/cue sheets; marked routes, SAG support; rest stops WITH freshly baked homemade cookies.

Information/registration: goatscycling.com/events or bikereg.com/ride-the-ups-and-downs

Enjoy the beauty & hills of Jo Daviess County!

Questions? Email: goatscycling@gmail.com

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Scan to Let’s ride to celebrate Chicago’s youth!

RSVP! Saturday, May 20 Expo at 12pm, Ride at 3pm on Douglas Blvd in North Lawndale

One City. One Ride. Street Love Ride! Scan to Saturday, August 19 RSVP! Expo at 6pm, Ride at 8pm at St. Agatha Catholic Church

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July 22-28 7-day camping adventure. Start in Ann Arbor and explore some of the great trail tributaries and connectors of SE Michigan along the Great Lakes to Lakes Trail Route #1.

ADVENTURE

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Our 2023 route tours northwest Illinois, the Mississippi River and the Quad Cities.

• Limited spots available • Fully supported • 210-375 total miles • Mix of trails and roads • Rest stops and SAG Learn more at rideillinois.org 34

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24 • 40 • 48 • 62 MILES Fun Rides, Quarter Centuries, Metric Centuries LOW TRAFFIC • FLAT & SCENIC • RIVER VIEWS • REST STOPS 60 MINUTES FROM CHAMPAIGN • 90 MINUTES FROM CHICAGO AND BLOOMINGTON

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6:30 AM Ride Start!

33% Discount on a JBC Membership! 

Come Celebrate the 49th Annual 4th of July Ride!

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Pre-register between April 1 - June 30 for only $25.

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Register on July 4th for $30.

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Start Location: Plainfield South High School.

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7800 West Caton Farm Rd, Plainfield, IL. Very Low Traffic Roads in Kendall County.

Choose from 30, 50 and 75 mile routes.

Receive a 33% discount on a JBC membership when bundled with your registration.

Visit the JBC Website for more details.

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Rider Testimonials: “I look forward to this ride every year!”

“It’s a quality ride for a great price.”

“JBC has the best SAG support I have ever experienced.”

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Multiple Ride Distances Available Registration FREE for Kids 12 & under (w/ paid adult rider)

Ride Highlights for 2023 • Change in ride starting location 1515 S. Fourth St., DeKalb • Updated route maps in Ride with GPS • Hydration and individually-packed snacks will be available.

More Ride Info and Registration

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July 23, 2023 Bike to the Boomers is a fun, unique way to encourage adults and children to use sustainable, active transportation and ride their bike to Wintrust Field to attend a baseball game.

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50% OFF FOR FIRST TIME RIDERS ON 2 & 3 DAY RIDES!

CHARITY BIKE TOUR RIDE FOR HEALTHY LUNGS & CLEAN AIR JULY 29, 30, & 31

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ESCAPE THE BUSTLE OF DAILY LIFE FOR A DAY OR A WEEKEND, PEDALING OVER ROLLING HILLS THROUGH NORTHERN ILLINOIS INTO SOUTHERN WISCONSIN. ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS WELCOME!

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Sunday, August 6, 2023 A R O M A PA R K , I L L I N O I S

25 • 37 • 42 • 50 • 67 MILES Fun

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August 19, 2023 marks the 124th anniversary of Marshall “Major “Taylor winning the world 1-mile championship in Montreal. Taylor won the one-mile sprint, to become the first African American to win a world championship in cycling and was our nation’s first African American sports hero.

The Major Taylor Trail Keepers bicycle ride in Chicago and its southern suburbs on Saturday, August 19 features a revitalized stretch of the Major Taylor Trail and serves as a fundraiser for the trail’s upkeep.

Proceeds from this event will go towards the Major Taylor Trail Keepers Chicago for the upkeep/improvement of the Major Taylor Trail located in Chicago, Il. Register for the event on Saturday, August 19 at majortaylortrailkeepers.org

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16TH ANNUAL

SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2023 For information and starting location, go to:

www.oakparkcycleclub.org

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RIDE THE BUSSE WOODS TRAIL AT NIGHT! The Friends of Cycling in Elk Grove and Forest Preserves of Cook County are excited to host this fun, unique event. August 26 is the one and only date in 2023 when one is permitted to ride the trail at Busse Woods after dark! This family-friendly fundraiser takes place at the Busse Lake Boating Center.

Ride under the moonlight and stay for the party. All participants will enjoy live music, bonfires, refreshments, s’mores, food (for purchase), and more!

Proceeds will be used to support biking for recreation and transportation in Elk Grove Village, the northwest suburbs of Chicago, and the forest preserves.

Visit egvbikes.org/busse-woods-night-ride to learn more.

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September 8–17 Taking place from September 8 through 17 with casual, family-friendly rides around the state, Let’s Ride, Illinois is a celebration of the freedom and benefits that riding a bike offers. The affiliated, community bike rides are free of charge and open to all.

This event encourages adults and children from Rockford to Cairo (and all places in between) to enjoy a casual bike ride with their neighbors and to experience their community by bike. So, let’s ride, Illinois!

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EVANSTON BICYCLE CLUB

North Shore September 10 2023

ROUTES OF 25, 50, 62, 100

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The Evanston Bicycle Club’s North Shore Century offers incredibly scenic biking on routes of 25, 50, 62, and 100 miles. You'll experience beautiful neighborhoods, view unique architectural treasures, pedal down tranquil tree-lined streets and feel the refreshing breezes of Lake Michigan. There are frequent, well-stocked rest stops. Sags and bike mechanics are provided.

The 2023 North Shore Century is on Sunday, September 10. All rides start and end at Dawes Park located at 1647 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois.

REGISTRATION AND FEES • July 1 – August 27, 2023 ........................$40 • August 28 – September 9, 2023 ............$50 • September 10 – Day-of-Ride ................$60 – Online registration only for Day-of-Ride – Registration ends at 11a.m. if capacity is available

• Riders age 17 and under .......................$10 – Must be accompanied by a registered adult rider

COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRTS ARE AVAILABLE!

For more info and to register, go to www.northshorecentury.org #northshorecentury

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CYCLOCROSS RACE AND TRAIL RUN, FAMILY FUN, DISC GOLF, H I K I N G, T R A I L R I D I N G, W E E N I E R O A S T ON SCENIC ROCK CREEK AND NEAR THE KANKAKEE RIVER STATE PARK 60 MINUTES FROM CHICAGO • 90 MINUTES FROM CHAMPAIGN AND BLOOMINGTON

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Sunday March 19, 2023 Wauconda High School, 555 N Main St, Wauconda IL

36mi • 20mi • 16mi • Routes

through beautiful Lake County in northern Illinois Cookies, coffee, hot chocolate and cider will be served.

Registration 8:00AM to 10:30AM Routes open 8AM, close at 1PM. Full SAG support.

Cost is $10.00 - Children under 12 FREE Day of event on-site registration only.

Registration forms at www.wheelmen.com Giving old bikes new homes Wheeling Wheelmen supports Working Bikes

CANCELLED Sunday September 17, 2023

100mi • 75mi • 50mi • 25mi • Routes Wilmot Union High School 11112 308th Ave, Wilmot, WI 53192

Ride cost $30.00 • $35 after Aug 18th $10.00 kids 12 & under Since 1970, our perennial bike ride event on well marked Pre-Register at Active.com and quiet country roads through scenic south Wisconsin On-site Registration — SAG support, friendly Volunteers and well-stocked 6AM to 10AM Rest Stops that receive "Rave" reviews every year.

Harmon 100 routes open at 6AM Support and routes close at 4PM GPS route files and Cue-sheets available.

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JOIN US FOR THE

7TH ANNUAL GOLD STAR MISSION GS500 SEPTEMBER 19-23, 2023

The Gold Star Mission GS500 is a ride like no other! This fully-supported, 500-plus-mile ride across the state honors and preserves the memories of our fallen heroes. All funds raised go directly to support the Fallen Heroes History Project Videos and Educational Scholarship Programs.

WITH Y YOUR OUR ENTR ENTRY Y FEE Y YOU OU GET GET::

~ 1, 3, and 5-day options ~ All meals, snacks, water/Gatorade ~ ~ State Police escort ~ Overnight accommodations w/baggage transfer ~ ~ Constant ride monitoring by ride captains ~ Custom Primal Wear Jersey ~ ~ SAG/Mechanic support ~ Motivational ride music ~ Lasting friendships ~ JOIN THE RIDE THAT IS LIKE NO OTHER!

2023 RIDE SCHEDULE/510+ mi R RE O OUTE UT

Sep. 19: Springfield - Jacksonville - Carlinville - Litchfield Sep. 20: Litchfield - Scott AFB - Freeburg - Red Bud - Sparta Sep. 21: Sparta - Steeleville - Chester - Carbondale - Harrisburg Sep. 22: Harrisburg - Fairfield - Effingham Sep. 23: Effingham - Shelbyville - Taylorville - Springfield Consider giving up a week to Honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice! For details and to register or volunteer go to: https://goldstarmission.org/ or scan the QR code to the right!

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