We will start by crossing the Illinois River into Peoria, heading north to visit farm fields, a tour of wind farms to the west and south, and then head northeast to the finish. Many small towns will be visited along the route, but there are many good refueling options to keep you going. Note: If … Continue reading "Windy to Macomb 400K"

This 1000K in the beautiful driftless region is an excellent training ride for anyone thinking about the Coulee Challenge 1200 km grand brevet later in the summer. It will cover Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota to help with your American Explorer Award. This route is set up three loops so you will have the same … Continue reading "West Union 1000K"

This 600K in the beautiful driftless region is an excellent training ride for anyone thinking about the Coulee Challenge 1200 km grand brevet later in the summer. It will cover Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota to help with your American Explorer Award. This route is set up two loops so you will have the same … Continue reading "West Union 600K"

This is a tough 400K with a lot of steep and long climbs. Perfect training for anyone planning to ride the Coulee Challenge 1200K. ACP certified, 400 Km, 11,850 feet of climbing, RideWithGPS route here To register for this event: Click on the link below to complete a waiver. After completing the waiver you'll be … Continue reading "Eldridge – Peosta – Guttenberg 400k"

This will be a tour of Central Illinois by starting in East Peoria, heading north to Chillicothe on the Illinois River, heading west to Monmouth, and finding your way south to the Illinois River crossing at Meredosia. You may reserve an overnight hotel in Jacksonville for some rest and recovery. The second day heads to … Continue reading "Illinois River Crossing at Meredosia 600K"

As is typical in these parts the terrain is hillier on the north end of the route, but nothing that is too tough. ACP certified, 300 Km, 7,725 feet of climbing, RideWithGPS route here To register for this event: Click on the link below to complete a waiver. After completing the waiver you'll be taken … Continue reading "Point me to Peosta 300K"

An easy loop through the rolling farmland west of Eldridge. ACP certified, 200 Km, 4,274 feet of climbing, RideWithGPS route here To register for this event: Click on the link below to complete a waiver. After completing the waiver you'll be taken to PayPal (note that a PayPal account is not required) Register Note that … Continue reading "Eldridge West 200K"