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Make your choice for a bunch of different level rides from Slauterhouse in Auburn to finish for a lunch celebration with pizza, drinks, prices and a special presentation to the pub for a great partnership this year! Join us for all levels of rides from Slauterhouse, and we‘ll all meet up for drinks, food, and a special presentation to Slauterhouse for their great partnership in being a ride stop this year with the Springfield Bike Club! B level Ride: 8am for 50 miles. C level Ride: 9am for 35 miles C/C- no drop Beginner‘s level "party pace" ride for 20 miles will start at 11am. Slow C level Ride: 8am for 32 miles! A level leaves from V-park and some might stop in on the return!

Sunday‘s ride is a more relaxed pace, 40-50 miles at a steady pace with full rotation. Derek will have a route prepared for many of these rides.

SLOW C NO DROP ride - Let‘s meet in Washington Park (lot south of the rose garden) and cruise through town for about 22 miles to Southwind Park and back. See the Club "Slow C" collection in the Ride with GPS app for route information. Lights REQUIRED for safety.

Join Ride Leader Libby Shawgo for a casual cruise on the Sangamon Valley Trail to Freddy‘s/Springfield Beer for food and refreshments. Pace will be 10-12 miles per hour and will cover about 15 miles. This is a great ride for novice cyclists. Lights are REQUIRED for rider safety.

Test your time trial legs at this longstanding ride, held every other Wednesday in season. 10.85-mile out and back course. Riders are started in 15-second intervals.

Ride your own bicycle following a guide on a casual and easy paced bicycle tour of historic sites in the capital city. This neighborhood-style ride will go past historic sites including the Dana-Thomas House, First Black Fires House, Lincoln Home, Old State Capitol, and others. Information will be provided at stops along the route. The five-mile round trip ride will take about 1 ½ hours. Helmets are required and a water bottle is recommended. Meet at the 4th Street Dana-Thomas House Parking Lot. Please note that in the case of inclement weather (including excessive heat warnings), the tour will be cancelled for guest safety. Tours will be guided by history education interpreters from the IDNR Office of Land Management, with each tour ranging in duration from one to two hours. Reservations, which will be required, can be made here or through the IDNR website. The capacity of all experiences will be limited and follow health and safety guidelines. All tours are free, and donations in support of local historic sites will be welcomed. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5-mile-bike-tour-tickets-147285016449?aff=oddtdtcreator

The LLCC Pedal Pushers will meet at the D&J Restaurant for Historic Hawthorne Place neighborhood slow D ride, including old Interurban Routes with St. Anthony Greek Orthodox Tour.

Saturday‘s V-Park rides are an A-level recreational endurance ride of 50+- miles. As this is NOT A TRAINING RIDE and is a NO DROP RIDE, stronger riders should set a pace that keeps the group together. If you‘d like additional work, please ride off the back. These rides should be steady pace with full group rotation to involve all riders who want to work up front.

Sunday‘s ride is a more relaxed pace of 40-50 miles at a steady pace with full rotation. Derek will have a route for this ride.

SLOW C NO DROP ride - About 20 miles, down the Sangamon Valley Trail, through the country for a few miles past Bomke‘s Patch, then back to Stuart Park via the Sangamon Valley Trail. See the Club "Slow C" collection in the Ride with GPS app for route information. Lights REQUIRED for safety.

Join Ride Leader Libby Shawgo for a casual cruise on the Sangamon Valley Trail to Freddy‘s/Springfield Beer for food and refreshments. Pace will be 10-12 miles per hour and will cover about 15 miles. This is a great ride for novice cyclists. Lights are REQUIRED for rider safety.

Ride your own bicycle following a guide on a casual and easy paced bicycle tour of historic sites in the capital city. This neighborhood-style ride will go past historic sites including the Dana-Thomas House, First Black Fires House, Lincoln Home, Old State Capitol, and others. Information will be provided at stops along the route. The five-mile round trip ride will take about 1 ½ hours. Helmets are required and a water bottle is recommended. Meet at the 4th Street Dana-Thomas House Parking Lot. Please note that in the case of inclement weather (including excessive heat warnings), the tour will be cancelled for guest safety. Tours will be guided by history education interpreters from the IDNR Office of Land Management, with each tour ranging in duration from one to two hours. Reservations, which will be required, can be made here or through the IDNR website. The capacity of all experiences will be limited and follow health and safety guidelines. All tours are free, and donations in support of local historic sites will be welcomed. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5-mile-bike-tour-tickets-147285016449?aff=oddtdtcreator

Sunday‘s ride is a more relaxed pace, 40-50 miles at a steady pace with full rotation. Derek will have a route prepared for many of these rides.

The LLCC Pedal Pushers will meet at Rose Moser‘s home at 645 Deerfield Road in Chatham for a potluck picnic after slow D-riding the 8-mile Interurban Trail over Lake Springfield with native plant gardens. Please bring a covered dish to share.

Let‘s ride about 19 miles out through the woods near Lake Springfield, Chatham and back. Have no fear, it‘s all nice paved roads! It is a wonderful ride, almost guaranteed to see some critters! See the "Slow C Collection" in RWGPS for route details. Lights REQUIRED for safety.

Join Ride Leader Libby Shawgo for a casual cruise on the Sangamon Valley Trail to Freddy‘s/Springfield Beer for food and refreshments. Pace will be 10-12 miles per hour and will cover about 15 miles. This is a great ride for novice cyclists. Lights are REQUIRED for rider safety.

Test your time trial legs at this longstanding ride, held every other Wednesday in season. 10.85-mile out and back course. Riders are started in 15-second intervals.

Ride your own bicycle following a guide on a casual and easy paced bicycle tour of historic sites in the capital city. This neighborhood-style ride will go past historic sites including the Dana-Thomas House, First Black Fires House, Lincoln Home, Old State Capitol, and others. Information will be provided at stops along the route. The five-mile round trip ride will take about 1 ½ hours. Helmets are required and a water bottle is recommended. Meet at the 4th Street Dana-Thomas House Parking Lot. Please note that in the case of inclement weather (including excessive heat warnings), the tour will be cancelled for guest safety. Tours will be guided by history education interpreters from the IDNR Office of Land Management, with each tour ranging in duration from one to two hours. Reservations, which will be required, can be made here or through the IDNR website. The capacity of all experiences will be limited and follow health and safety guidelines. All tours are free, and donations in support of local historic sites will be welcomed. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5-mile-bike-tour-tickets-147285016449?aff=oddtdtcreator

Saturday‘s V-Park rides are an A-level recreational endurance ride of 50+- miles. As this is NOT A TRAINING RIDE and is a NO DROP RIDE, stronger riders should set a pace that keeps the group together. If you‘d like additional work, please ride off the back. These rides should be steady pace with full group rotation to involve all riders who want to work up front.

Sunday‘s ride is a more relaxed pace, 40-50 miles at a steady pace with full rotation. Derek will have a route prepared for many of these rides.

Meet at Stuart Park and ride to the Village of Williamsville for food truck fun, music, etc.

SLOW C NO DROP ride - Let‘s take a short ride from Sangamo Brewing in Chatham to Glenarm and back. We will celebrate with food and beverages at Sangamo Brewing at ride‘s end! See the Club "Slow C" collection in the Ride with GPS app for route information. Lights REQUIRED for safety.

Join Ride Leader Libby Shawgo for a casual cruise on the Sangamon Valley Trail to Freddy‘s/Springfield Beer for food and refreshments. Pace will be 10-12 miles per hour and will cover about 15 miles. This is a great ride for novice cyclists. Lights are REQUIRED for rider safety.

Ride your own bicycle following a guide on a casual and easy paced bicycle tour of historic sites in the capital city. This neighborhood-style ride will go past historic sites including the Dana-Thomas House, First Black Fires House, Lincoln Home, Old State Capitol, and others. Information will be provided at stops along the route. The five-mile round trip ride will take about 1 ½ hours. Helmets are required and a water bottle is recommended. Meet at the 4th Street Dana-Thomas House Parking Lot. Please note that in the case of inclement weather (including excessive heat warnings), the tour will be cancelled for guest safety. Tours will be guided by history education interpreters from the IDNR Office of Land Management, with each tour ranging in duration from one to two hours. Reservations, which will be required, can be made here or through the IDNR website. The capacity of all experiences will be limited and follow health and safety guidelines. All tours are free, and donations in support of local historic sites will be welcomed. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5-mile-bike-tour-tickets-147285016449?aff=oddtdtcreator

Saturday‘s V-Park rides are an A-level recreational endurance ride of 50+- miles. As this is NOT A TRAINING RIDE and is a NO DROP RIDE, stronger riders should set a pace that keeps the group together. If you‘d like additional work, please ride off the back. These rides should be steady pace with full group rotation to involve all riders who want to work up front.

Sunday‘s ride is a more relaxed pace, 40-50 miles at a steady pace with full rotation. Derek will have a route prepared for many of these rides.