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Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
For July, we‘ll be riding out of Centennial park. Meet at the big parking lotfor a 5:45 rollout, with 20-25 miles of mixed surface fun. This is a no-drop ride, and pace will vary depending on those that arrive. We typically average between 15-17mph for the ride.
The first MNG every month will be at a slower pace with less rugged routes. If you‘re new to gravel, not used to group riding, or just unsure if you can keep pace with our normal ride, please come out and join us for the first Monday of the month.
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
30+ miles on some of the hills north of Springfield. The group will head out of town with the Team Mack group. Ride Leaders are Sean Walker and Nick Fogleman.
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.
The SBC board meets once a month. Members are welcome to attend. If you have an agenda item, please contact any board member.
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
It‘s Burgoo and Pie Eve! Join Ride Leader Libby Shawgo for a casual cruise on the trail or varied route and distance based on group consensus. Pace will be 10-12 miles per hour and will cover about 12 miles minimum. This is a great ride for novice cyclists.
Departing for Franklin from Vpark at 8am. Riders may also meet up at the Loami/Curran Blacktop Intersection at @8:35 or the Loami square at @8:50. Come Join Us for this Annual Event for Pie and Burgoo in Franklin IL.
Slow C No Drop Ride - Let‘s celebrate Independence Day with a leisurely ride around Springfield to various parks named after our presidents, and a few extra! It‘s an alternative to cruising through corn and soybeans with an opportunity for plenty of shade and refreshments. Gather with us at the end of the ride for food and drink at Wahlburgers. About 23 miles, route is in the Slow C RWGPS Collection.
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
Wabash Trail parking lot behind Sonic Restaurant
Meet behind Sonic Restaurant to ride the Wabash Trail with many gardens. Ride 3 miles to Panera with an optional 5-mile ride afterwards on the InterUrban Trail, view the native plant landscaping to Lake Springfield.
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.
Join us for 40 (or 50!) great miles with stops at Jack Flash in Farmersville, the M&M candy museum in Waggoner, and possibly more! We‘ll utilize the Green Diamond Rail Trail (the shade will be great!). After the ride, join some great friends and have fun with drinks and more at Slauterhouse! There will be some special surprises along the way too!
We‘ll have both B&C ride leaders!
RAIN DATE SATURDAY JULY 6TH Slow C No Drop Ride - Don‘t let the rain prevent us from celebrating Independence Day a little late with a leisurely ride around Springfield to various parks named after our presidents, and a few extra! It‘s an alternative to cruising through corn and soybeans with an opportunity for plenty of shade and refreshments. Gather with us at the end of the ride for food and drink at Wahlburgers. About 23 miles, route is in the Slow C RWGPS Collection. See less
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.
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
30+ miles on some of the hills north of Springfield. The group will head out of town with the Team Mack group. Ride Leaders are Sean Walker and Nick Fogleman.
Krekel's Custard & Hamburgers
CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER - SLOW C NO DROP ride - Begins and ends at Krekel‘s. Let‘s kruise to the Riverton Fast Stop and back, about 20 miles. Custard, burgers, snacks! Bring your treat money! See the Club "Slow C" collection in the Ride with GPS app for route information.
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
Join Ride Leader Libby Shawgo for a casual cruise on the trail or varied route and distance based on group consensus. Pace will be 10-12 miles per hour and will cover about 12 miles minimum. This is a great ride for novice cyclists.
New City - parking lot at intersection of New City Blacktop and Pawnee New City Road
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.
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
Dana-Thomas House (Front Door)
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
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
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.
Nelson Center Park Lot - Lincoln Park
The third session of the Capital City Connection will take place at Lincoln Park,7:30 AM
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.
Join Ride Leader John Sanford and members of the LLCC Pedal Pushers for a 4 mile ride from Stuart Park on the Sangamon Valley Trail. Head south to the Clocktower Cafe, with an optional 3-mile ride north to the Sangamon River Bridge, the highest bicycle bridge in Illinois.
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
30+ miles on some of the hills north of Springfield. The group will head out of town with the Team Mack group. Ride Leaders are Sean Walker and Nick Fogleman.
Slow C NO DROP ride - Get your hill legs on and ride about 23 miles, up and down a few hills through Salisbury, then a loop through the country and back to Stuart Park. See the Club "Slow C" collection in the Ride with GPS app for route information.
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
Join Ride Leader Libby Shawgo for a casual cruise on the trail or varied route and distance based on group consensus. Pace will be 10-12 miles per hour and will cover about 12 miles minimum. This is a great ride for novice cyclists.
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
Dana-Thomas House (Front Door)
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
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
Lake Sangchris State Park
Exact location TBA
The third event of the SCS will be staged at Lake Sangchris (exact location TBA). This ride is open to all club members, however, we do ask that you register for the series if you plan to utilize the rest stop in Williamsville. Sag support is provided. Cost is $30 for non-member, $20 for club members. Click on the REGISTER NOW button to be taken to the BikeSignUp registration page.
Scoop du Jour Ice Cream & Coffee Shop
14-16 mph, 25+- miles. Start your week with a low-key ride from Scoop du Jour ice cream/coffee in Chatham. We‘ll head south to Auburn and then loop back via Loami. Leaders will rotate based upon availability, but the route will remain essentially the same. We may add mileage as the season progresses. Enjoy tasty treats after the ride!
RidewithGPS Route:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46414056
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.
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
30+ miles on some of the hills north of Springfield. The group will head out of town with the Team Mack group. Ride Leaders are Sean Walker and Nick Fogleman.
Slow C NO DROP ride - Meet in the parking lot near Scheels and ride about 23 miles south on the InterUrban Trail through Chatham to the end of Main Street, then ride a loop through the country and back. See the Club "Slow C" collection in the Ride with GPS app for route information. Let‘s gather afterward in La Fiesta for fun, food & beverages!
Meet at 5:45pm at Rochester Park for around 20 miles!
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
Join Ride Leader Libby Shawgo for a casual cruise on the Sangamon Valley Trail or varied route and distance based on group consensus. Pace will be 10-12 miles per hour and will cover about 12 miles minimum. This is a great ride for novice cyclists.
New City - parking lot at intersection of New City Blacktop and Pawnee New City Road
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.
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
Dana-Thomas House (Front Door)
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
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
The Sangamon Gravel series will consist of monthly rides May-July, featuring 20/40/60 mile routes with convenience stops at regular intervals. It‘s a free event, but register at the link below to be eligible for prizes and a segment-based points competition.
https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Springfield/SangamonGravelSeries
12-16 mph, 25+- miles. For this Sunday, we‘ll start at Stuart Park and ride to the Maker‘s Market in Williamsville.
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.
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
30+ miles on some of the hills north of Springfield. The group will head out of town with the Team Mack group. Ride Leaders are Sean Walker and Nick Fogleman.
SLOW C NO DROP ride - Let‘s meet in Washington Park (lot south of the rose garden) and cruise through town for about 19 miles to Southwind Park and back. See the Club "Slow C" collection in the Ride with GPS app for route information. You might want to drop a pin when you park your car!
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
Join Ride Leader Libby Shawgo for a casual cruise on the Sangamon Valley Trail or varied route and distance based on group consensus. Pace will be 10-12 miles per hour and will cover about 12 miles minimum. This is a great ride for novice cyclists.