Here you will find local biking events that may interest you!
Illinois Cycling Association
This website has an event calendar as well as news updates for the world of cycling.
Sub-5 Century
This ride has two parts; a competitive century that is completed in under 5 hours, and a recreational ride that can be anywhere from 10-65 miles. This ride also benefits Parkinson's disease.
Pumpkin Pie Ride
This ride takes place at the Ottawa YMC and has different mountain bike and road bikes rides. Taking place in the fall, a good ride to go on before the weather gets cold.
Apple Cider Century
The Midwest's largest single day century ride, tour the orchards and wine country of Michigan in this scenic ride.
L.A.T.E Ride
This ride starts at Buckingham Fountain in downtown Chicago at 1:00 am and is a 25 mile ride around some of the cities iconic neighborhoods. Ride through the dawn and watch the sunrise on this fun ride.
Z-Tour
This mid-July 1-day tour starts and finishes in Princeton, Illinois, an hour and a half from campus. With route options ranging from 10 to 100 miles, this very well supported ride attracts nearly 1000 riders annually.
Axletree
A non-profit created by North Central Cyclery in Dekalb hosting numerous events, including the Gravel Metric in May and the Night Bison Gravel Nocturne on Labor Day weekend. Both have gotten great reviews from club participants.
