We have been working on putting together the ultimate resource for
cycling. From 4 miles to 700 we have a wide variety of races for every
type of cyclist. Just click on the name of a race and it will take you to the race web site.
If we missed a race, send us a note and let us know, plenty of links to
bring you to the race and event that you are looking for.
Have fun, ride safe and see you out there.
Arlington Heights Bike Swap-Saturday, April 24, 2010
Ed Rudolph Velodrome Opening Night-Northbrook, IL-Thursday, May 13, 2010
Climate Cycle Solar Schools Ride- Sat, May 15, 2010 - Chicago, IL
Climate Cycle is an organization working to install solar panels on
schools. A 10-mile, 20-mile and 62-mile Metric Century ride (from
Indiana) will be available for all cyclists as well as a 4-mile family
ride.
Great Lakes Randonneurs-200k & 300k brevet-Sat, May 15, 2010 - Delavan, WI
Distance: 200k and 300k
Prairie Pedal-Sun-May 16, 2010 - Grayslake, IL
A fun, family-oriented bicycling festival that raises funds for the
Liberty Prairie Conservancy's work protecting open land in Lake County.
Four non-competitive routes to choose from. Ride includes rest stops,
educational opportunities and catered lunch. 14th annual. Limited to
700 riders.
Distance: 4, 9, 12, 27 miles
Arlington Heights Ride of Silence-Wed, May 19, 2010 - Arlington Heights, IL
The Ride of Silence is an international event to honor those who have
been injured or killed while bicycling on public roadways.The ride is
7:00PM on Wednesday May 19, 2010 and is a 10 mile loop; starting and
ending location is Recreation Park, 500 E Miner St, Arlington Heights
Distance: 10
BLACKHAWK COUNTRY ROADS-Sat, May 29, 2010 - Rockton, IL
Distance: 60 mile, 45 mile, 30 mile, or 10 mile choice
Bike the Drive-Sun, May 30, 2010 - Chicago, IL
Kick off your Chicago summer with a car-free bike ride down Lake Shore
Drive! Bike the Drive provides hours of uninterrupted bicycling without
a car in sight. Bike the Drive benefits the Active Transportation
Alliance.
Distance: 5-30 miles
10th Annual DICE 20K Time Trial Championships-Sun, May 23, - Barstow, IL
This will be the 10th Annual DICE 20k Time Trial Championships held on the pancake flat course in Barstow, IL.
Distance: 20K
Arlington 500- Sunday, May 16, 2010-Barrington, IL
Bicycle Racing at the Ed Rudolph Velodrome
Memorial Day Weekend Masters Races-Sat, May 29, 2010 - Wood Dale, IL
Three days of racing for Men and Women over 30! Three great courses including a circuit race on Monday!
45th Annual Quad Cities Criterium-Mon, May 31, 2010 - Rock Island, IL
Fourteen races throught the day with the Men's and Women's Feature
Races to be held as the last two races of the day. There will be a
bicycle rodeo for the children, and on Monday, Memorial Day will be the
races.
JUNE
Bike to Galena Vineyard-Sat, Jun 05, 2010 - Galena, IL
Bike 12 miles of the most gorgeous countryside in all of Illinois. to the Galena Cellars Vineyard.
Distance: 12 miles-
O'Fallon Grand Prix - Illinois State Road Race, Illinois Cup Criterium-Sat, Jun 05, O'Fallon, IL
The premier cycling event of Southern Illinois. Two days of the best bike racing in the region. Distance: RR 22.5 mile loop, Crit .9 mile loop.
UPAF's Ride for the Arts, sponsored by Miller Lite-Sun, Jun 06, 2010 - Milwaukee, WI
Totaling nearly 250,000 participants since 1981, UPAF's Ride for the
Arts sponsored by Miller Lite is regarded as among the nation's largest
one-day recreational bike rides.
Distance: 5, 15, 25, 50, 75 miles-
Udder Century-Sun, Jun 06, 2010 - Union, IL
The 28th Annual Udder Century Ride of 31, 50, 62, 75 or 100 miles.
Tour of America's Dairyland: Shorewood Criterium Cycling Classic-Thu, Jun 17 - Shorewood, WI
There are several great races to check out. Tour of America's Dairyland
presented by Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board is an Omnium Bicycle Race,
June 17-27, 2010, with a total payout of over $105,000 in cash and
primes, across 11 Southeastern Wisconsin cities featuring nine crits
and two road races for Men and Women cyclists across multiple
categories. Shorewood Crit will have Men and Women's Pro Races only
with $4,695 in cash plus primes.
Distance: 60 mins for Pro Women, 90 mins for Pro Men
2010 Lake Tour Bike Trek-Fri, Jun 11, 2010 - Crystal Lake, IL
Ride for a Reason! Join the American Lung Association for the 25th
Anniversary of the Lake Tour Bike Trek. Cycle 50 miles per day from
Crystal Lake to Lake Geneva.
Distance: 50 miles per day/2 or 3 day ride options-
Bike MS Tour de Farms-Fri, Jun 11, 2010 - DeKalb, IL
Join the Greater Illinois Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis
Society for Bike MS: Tour de Farms June 12th and 13th 2010, with route
options ranging from 35-175 miles throughout Illinois's scenic
farmlands.
Distance: 35-175
miles-
Grand Illiniois Trail And Parks bike tour-Sun, Jun 13, 2010 - Freeport, Illinois, IL
The week's basic mileage is about 260 miles, but riders may go 465 miles. Distance: From 260 to 465 miles for the tour
Bicycle Club of Lake County 29th Annual Ramble-Sun, Jun 13, 2010 - Wilmot, IL
Ramble along scenic rural roads in southern Wisconsin/northern
Illinois. SAG support, rest stops, bike mechanics, and free folk
concert. Ends with showers and post-ride cookout.
Distance: 12, 30, 50, 70, 100 miles.
Bike to Work Rally-Fri, Jun 18, 2010 - Chicago, IL
Join fellow cyclists, former motorists, local media celebrities and the
City of Chicago at the Bike to Work Rally on Friday, June 18 beginning
at 7:30 a.m. on Daley Plaza, 50 West Washington.
Le Tour de Shore-Fri, Jun 18, 2010 - Chicago, IL
Explore dedicated lakefront and dune land bike paths and scenic
secondary roads at Le Tour de Shore. A 2-day charity bike ride from
Millennium Park, Chicago, IL to Indiana Dunes to Michigan Warren
Dunes.
Distance: 98 miles, 2 days-
Windy 60-Sun, Jun 20, 2010 - DeKalb, IL
Distance: 64, 40, 20 miles.
Swedish Days Ride - 41st Annual Fox Valley Bicycle & Ski Clubs 41st Annual Swedish Days Ride-Sun, Jun 27, 2010 - Burlington , IL
Tour the beautiful, scenic, paved back roads of Kane County - and there
is still only one stop-light! Rest stops, food and beverages provided
along the way. Que sheets provided and signs along the way!
Distance: 25-45-62-75-100-124 miles.
Beverly Hills Cycling Classic-Fri, Jul 09, 2010 - Chicago, IL
More than 125 professional and elite amateur cyclists will compete in
the 100K criterium through the hilly and historic southwest side
neighborhood
Distance: 100K criterium(pro/am only)
The LATE Ride-Saturday, July 10, 2010- Chicago, IL
Begins and ends at
Buckingham Fountain (downtown)500 S. Columbus Dr.
773-918-RIDE (743
Bicycle Illinois 2010-Sat, Jul 10, 2010 - Cairo, IL
Starting from Cairo at Illinois' southernmost tip and ending in
downtown Chicago, Bicycle Illinois is the only bicycle tour across the
entire state of Illinois and one of the most challenging in the
Midwest. You'll cycle for 6 days and cover at least 500 miles, an
average of 85 miles per day, and century options are available every
day as well.
Distance: 500 - 700 miles-
6th Annual DICE Mississippi Bluffs Road Race - ABR IL State RR Championships-Sat, Jul 17, 2010 - Rapids City, IL
Tri-State Tour #1 presented by Bicycle Illinois-Saturday, July 17, 2010-
Hammond, IN to Kenosha, WI.
Biking With Beanzie 2010-Sun, Jul 18, 2010 - DeKalb, IL
Biking with Beanzie is a recreational ride. The ride route consists of
primarily flat rural roads with some rolling terrain with options to
ride 23, 46, 64 or 101 miles.
Distance: 23; 43; 63; 103 miles-
Dr. Craig C. Shultz Memorial 40k Time Trial-Sunday, July 18, Cordova, IL
40K, out and back course. Dead flat with one left turn. Juniors can race either 20k or 40k.
Turnaround in the road. Course is open to vehicular traffic. .
NorthShore University HealthSystem Grand Prix-Sunday, July 18,
Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove-Friday, July 30, 2010
Ace Paint Century-Sunday, August 01, 2010-Matteson, IL, 630-990-6913
Roger DeLanghe Trophy Bicycle Race-Thu, Aug 05, 2010 - Northbrook, IL
This premier race is a salute to Roger DeLanghe who has made countless
contributions to cycling over the years. Brutally fast, this 50 lap
scratch race pays $1500.00 to the top 25 riders and offers the largest
purse of the season.
CowaLUNGa 2010 Bike Tour-Saturday, August 07- Gurnee, IL
Sweet Corn Century-Sat, Aug 14, 2010 - Mendota, IL
Distance: 25mi, 35mi, 40mi, 100mi routes-
National Championships of Cycling-Saturday, August 14-Downers Grove, IL
CycleFest 2010-Saturday, August 28-Palatine, IL
FALL
North Shore Century-Sunday, September 12- Evanston, IL
21st Annual Pumpkin Pie Bicycle Ride-Oct 03, 2010 - Ottawa, IL
Distance: 25,62,100
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