This list (last updated 2 March 2024) contains mostly rides in East Central Illinois. Two good lists of regional rides are Midwest Bicycle Rides (mostly Illinois) and Bike Rides in Indiana
Question marks means ride is planned, but date not finalize
** – denotes rides organized by bicycling communities of either Champaign, Vermillion or Piatt Communities.
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Saturday, May 4, 2024. Elizabeth IL Ride the Ups and Down. A one-day tour of beautiful Jo Daviess County, Illinois that features hilly terrain, spectacular ridge top panoramas and long valley views. Choose one of three clearly marked routes (32-62 miles) on rolling, low traffic, paved roads throughout our rural setting:
Information and registration
Saturday June 8, 2024 Hudson IL (8mi north of Normal IL): The McLean County Wheelers will be hosting their 36th Annual Spring Metric —Wheelin’ Around the Lake. There will be 20, 40 and 60 mile options, and a family ride of 5 miles. All routes leave from Comlara Park (13001 Recreation Area Dr.,Hudson, IL 61748). Complete information here
Saturday June 1, 2024 Clinton ILTour DeWitt 9, 22, 40 & 62 mile options. More information
Saturday Aug 24, 2024 Morton, IL The No Baloney Ride, an annual one-day bicycle tour sponsored by the Illinois Valley Wheelm’n of Peoria. Distance options of 8 (family fun ride), 25, 50, 62 or 100 miles. More information
Saturday Aug 24, 2024 Wabash River Ride. Supported rides of 33, 46, 66 or 107 miles through some of the most beautiful parts of Tippecanoe, Fountain and Warren counties. Enjoy scenic vistas of the Wabash River, Big Pine Creek and Rob Roy covered bridge. More information
Saturday, September 14, 2024 Springfield IL: Capital City Century Weekend. Distance options are 10 (group ride) 25, 40, 62 and 100 miles over flat to slightly rolling terrain. The CCC features organized food stops, SAG service, and a post-ride party at the Beach House on Lake Springfield. More information
Saturday, September 14, 2024 Kennekuk County Park, near Danville IL Annual River to Rail Ride, with all proceeds to benefit the Kickapoo Rail Trail. 32, 50 and 62 mile choices. More info and registration form
Saturday September 14, 2024 Geneseo IL Heartland Tour & Century Ride, sponsored by Quad Cities Bicycle Club. Four cloverleaf routes to provide rides of up to 100mi Details
Saturday September 21, 2024 Arthur IL Amish Country Bicycle Tour, sponsored by Decatur Bicycle Club. Distance options: 20, 42 and 60 miles, mostly over flat to rolling terrain, perfect for all bicycle types and all riders. Details
Friday-Sunday, October 4-6, 2024 Elletsville, IN Hilly Hundred, CIBA. The granddaddy of them all. http://www.hillyhundred.org/
Saturday, October 12, 2024 Medaryville, IN Crane Tour,sponsored by Medaryville / White Post Twp Fire Department, 14-50 mile options. Following the ride at dusk, the star attraction: the return of thousands of noisy sandhill cranes that are returning from their feeding activities to their nightly resting grounds at the Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Refuge. Details
Saturday, October 19, 2024 Louisville, KY Old Kentucky Home Tour; Louisville Bicycle Club. According to PCC board member John Prince “I think this the best two-day ride in the nation’s mid-section, period.” www.louisvillebicycleclub.org