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Citrus Springs, FL to Tarpon Springs Day 1 80 miles all paved trail. House rented with room for one more guest or you can get a hotel in Tarpon Springs for 2 nights.

Meet at 705 Bayside Dr. Tarpon Springs 7am

Come on, come all to our empowerment celebration in honor of the 115th anniversary of International Women‘s Day which started in 1911 in Europe. Everyone welcome, not just the ladies. Bring a friend/family member/kiddo‘s...let‘s celebrate! Come and celebrate the 7th Annual International Women‘s Day Together We Inspire hike at Trek of Highland Park, organized and lead by Sheri Rosenbaum and hosted by Trek of Highland Park. Anyone from Elmhurst Bicycle Club (and guests of EBC) who attend will received a special EBC gift from yours truly when you see me and say "EBC rocks and so does International Women‘s Day" and strike the official International Women‘s Day pose." Yes, you heard that right, strike the pose as Madonna says. From Sheri‘s post about the event: "Come for a casual hike/walk on the Skokie trail. Arrive at 930. 10am pictures and hike/walk. 1145am return to shop for pizza." International Women‘s Day Together We Ride details: https://www.inspyrdmovement.org

Come on, come all to our empowerment celebration in honor of the 115th anniversary of International Women‘s Day which started in 1911 in Europe. Everyone welcome, not just the ladies. Bring a friend/family member/kiddo on a tandem...let‘s celebrate! Come and celebrate the 7th Annual International Women‘s Day Together We Ride bike ride at Trek of Highland Park, organized and lead by Sheri Rosenbaum and hosted by Trek of Highland Park. Anyone from Elmhurst Bicycle Club who attends will received a special EBC gift from yours truly when you see me and say "EBC rocks and so does International Women‘s Day" and strike the official International Women‘s Day pose." Yes, you heard that right, strike the pose as Madonna says. From Sheri‘s post about the event: "Come for a casual group ride on trail and quiet roads. Arrive at 930 to get your bike set up, grab a muffin, and sign a ride waiver. 10am butts in saddles for pictures and ride. 12pm return to shop for pizza. Route: To be posted closer to the day. Weather dependent. Helmets and flat kits required. Front and rear lights highly recommended." International Women‘s Day Together We Ride details: https://www.inspyrdmovement.org

Be a Part of Our Collective Inspyrd Movement... Come and start the beginning of the 7th Annual International Women‘s Day Together We Ride event at Trek, lead by Sheri Rosenbaum and hosted by Trek of Highland Park. There will be a bike ride and hike but if you are not interested in doing either of those (or if you come with someone who is biking or walking/hiking, come and join us to socialize and mingle with everyone to celebrate the 115th anniversary of International Women‘s Day. Meet at 9:30 am for group photo Pizza, raffle and socialization at 11:45 am. Come on, come all to our empowerment celebration in honor of the 115th anniversary of International Women‘s Day which started in 1911 in Europe. Everyone welcome, not just the ladies. Bring a friend/family member/kiddo‘s...let‘s celebrate! Come and celebrate the 7th Annual International Women‘s Day at Trek of Highland Park, organized and lead by Sheri Rosenbaum and hosted by Trek of Highland Park. Anyone from Elmhurst Bicycle Club (and guests of EBC) who attend will received a special EBC gift from yours truly when you see me and say "EBC rocks and so does International Women‘s Day" and strike the official International Women‘s Day pose." Yes, you heard that right, strike the pose as Madonna says. https://www.inspyrdmovement.org

Mixed road ride . Starting in Bloomingdale‘s Senior center on Rosedale. Ride though the northwest suburbs to Paul Douglas Forest preserve and back.

Ride 80 miles all teail

Come out and be Braver Than The Elements this Sunday at the Morton Arboretum. Your choice of riding your bike on the paved 7.5 mile loop road or a 4~6 mile hike on trails & in the trees. We will also be celebrating International Women‘s Day Together We Ride (or hike!). It is going to be a beautiful day to be outside whatever you choose! Afterwards anyone who wants to stay can meet in the cafe for socializing and something warm.

Come join us to celebrate 7th Annual International Women‘s Day: Together We Ride! The weather looks great with temperatures forecasted to reach 60 degrees! Everyone is welcome! For anyone interested, We will gather at Phase Three after the ride. This will be a Social, Casual Ride...We‘ll All Ride Together! I posted for 10-12 MPH but may adjust if needed. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the ride, so that we can meet and help make sure you are ready to roll at 2:00pm!

Let‘s Celebrate. Come one, come all to a social meet up. As we begin switching over to Daylight Savings Time as well as celebrating the arrival of spring, International Women‘s Day and our amazing Elmhust Bicycle Club, join us for a meet up at Phase Three in Elmhurst. Phase Three: https://www.phasethreebrewing.com/elm Menu: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c75696e93a63222986b378e/t/696a7218be54b76a8263b753/1768583705016/WINTER_MenuElmhurst_1-16-26_WEB.pdf

Join me for a combination of coffee, socialization, and a short trail ride or road ride. We begin with coffee and conversation at the Villa Perk from 7:15 to 8:15 AM. Then, those who want to participate in an early spring trail ride or road ride will leave from the VP Depot at 8:15AM for a ride to return by about 10:30. We take a very short break for a bathroom and mid-ride snack. I will update the ride listing by 7 PM the evening before, indicating what kind of ride to anticipate so you can bring a suitable bike. In the event of rain, we always meet for coffee. The Villa Perk is directly across Villa Avenue from the VP Depot. Those arriving early for the ride are welcome to drop into the coffee shop to sign the ride sheet. All are welcome to join for coffee, even if you do not wish to join in the ride. March 11 ride: This week the ride leader will be John Riordan, taking over for Ron Richards. We will... (I don‘t know yet. lol)

All are welcome to attend. If you have a specific topic to discuss, please present it to the club president at least 48 hours prior to the meeting so it can be included on the agenda, as time may be limited.

Join Pennsylvania Randonneurs with a 107K populaire. Must be RANDONNEURS USA member and also sign up via Pennsylvania Randonneurs to participate: https://rusa.org https://parando.org/info/event/459 https://parando.org/route/info/459 https://phillybikeexpo.com The ride starts at the Joan of Arc statue near the Art Museum and finishes at the Philadelphia Convention Center at Broad and Cherry Streets, where the Philadelphia Bike Expo will be taking place. The route is a tour of Fairmount Park landmarks, with a loop out to the suburbs, including rural Evansburg State Park and the interesting town of Ambler. Riders will travel northwest from the start to exit the city, passing two women‘s history landmarks on their way out of the city. The first one, on Wissahickon Ave at the top of Rittenhouse Town Lane, commemorates Dr. Mary Davis Ridgeway, a homeopathic physician, surgeon, and women‘s rights activist who was president and chief surgeon at a hospital for impoverished women in Germantown.

Come and join me at the 15th Annual Philadelphia Bike Exposition. Come by and visit me at booth #221 for Randonneurs USA partayyyyyeeee train...cho...chooo.... This will be my 3rd year attending (previous booth and seminar for both Randonneurs USA and International Women‘s Day Together We Ride). It‘s an absolute blast with a wonderful community of 6-7,000 people in attendance. Details here: https://phillybikeexpo.com Register: https://phillybikeexpo.com/events/2026-philly-bike-expo/ Seminars/Demo‘s: https://phillybikeexpo.com/2026-seminars-and-events/ Booths: https://phillybikeexpo.com/2026-exhibitors/

Come and join me at the 15th Annual Philadelphia Bike Exposition. Come by and visit me at booth #221 for Randonneurs USA partayyyyyeeee train...cho...chooo.... This will be my 3rd year attending (previous booth and seminar for both Randonneurs USA and International Women‘s Day Together We Ride). It‘s an absolute blast with a wonderful community of 6-7,000 people in attendance. Details here: https://phillybikeexpo.com Register: https://phillybikeexpo.com/events/2026-philly-bike-expo/ Seminars/Demo‘s: https://phillybikeexpo.com/2026-seminars-and-events/ Booths: https://phillybikeexpo.com/2026-exhibitors/

Join me for a combination of coffee, socialization, and a short trail ride or road ride. We begin with coffee and conversation at the Villa Perk from 7:15 to 8:15 AM. Then, those who want to participate in an early spring trail ride or roade ride will leave from the VP Depot at 8:15AM for a ride to return by about 10:30. We take a very short break for a bathroom and mid-ride snack. I will update the ride listing by 7 PM the evening before, indicating what kind of ride to anticipate so you can bring a suitable bike. In the event of rain, we always meet for coffee. The Villa Perk is directly across Villa Avenue from the VP Depot. Those arriving early for the ride are welcome to drop into the coffee shop to sign the ride sheet. All are welcome to join for coffee, even if you do not wish to join in the ride.

This is a 15 week hill training program organized by the Bombay Bicycle Club in Madison, Wisconsin. You must be a member of Bombay Bicycle Club and also sign up for the BCETS series to participate: https://bombaybicycle.org From the Bombay Bicycle Club webpage: "What is BCETS exactly? It‘s a 15 week BBC sponsored series of early season training rides for hilly endurance events such as Horribly Hilly Hundreds (HHH), Ride Across Wisconsin (RAW), IRONMAN Wisconsin and Dairyland Dare. The program is also for anyone who just wants to challenge themselves to improve their climbing skills, endurance and overall fitness. The rides take you on hilly roads (steep and long!) on many of the HHH roads in the Mt Horeb area." RIDE DESCRIPTION: https://ridewithgps.com/events/430300-paoli-loops-south-2026-ride-4-15 "Please be ready 10 minutes before the start time for the pre ride briefing Start: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iz6LhRUJPpoi6jMZ8 The starting point is the town square park in Paoli, near the shelter. Parking is limited, so please carpool. Park on the perimeter of the park. Do not park near the operating businesses that depend on parking for their customers. Bathrooms: 2 portable toilets in the park Route Status: This clockwise loop goes through Albany, Monticello and New Glarus before heading back to Paoli. The shorter route branches at mile 17, and returns westward back to Paoli. Food and water are available in Albany, Monticello and New Glarus on the long route. There are no food/water stops on the shorter route."

Come and enjoy some Driftless hiking on Knobs Road, which is part of the Driftless Trail. Knobs Road hike is 4 miles a winds through various terrains, heading down to the truss bridge to cross the spring fed spring. This hike is near Governor Dodge State Park in Dodgeville. Details here about Knobs Road Hike: https://driftlessconservancy.org/driftless-trail/knobs-road/ What is the Driftless Trail? https://driftlessconservancy.org/driftless-trail/ Start/Finish location: 43°04‘00.3"N 90°01‘11.5"W 3X8J+P32 Ridgeway, Wisconsin Contact me if coming so we can coordinate meet up and possible post ride plans to grab lunch.

Join me for a combination of coffee, socialization, and a short trail ride or road ride. We begin with coffee and conversation at the Villa Perk from 7:15 to 8:15 AM. Then, those who want to participate in an early spring trail ride or roade ride will leave from the VP Depot at 8:15AM for a ride to return by about 10:30. We take a very short break for a bathroom and mid-ride snack. I will update the ride listing by 7 PM the evening before, indicating what kind of ride to anticipate so you can bring a suitable bike. In the event of rain, we always meet for coffee. The Villa Perk is directly across Villa Avenue from the VP Depot. Those arriving early for the ride are welcome to drop into the coffee shop to sign the ride sheet. All are welcome to join for coffee, even if you do not wish to join in the ride.

Come and join the Indiana Randonneurs at their Audax Club Parisien (ACP) 200k brevet, details will be shared on their website once finalized, controls include: Bean Blossom, IN; Story, IN; Bean Blossom, IN; Indianapolis, IN https://rusa.org/cgi-bin/routesearch_PF.pl?rtid=1576 Ride share & hotel share available, leaving Friday and returning Sunday, contact me to discuss. Must be a member of Randonneurs USA and also sign up via Indiana Randonneurs website to participate, allow 3 days for new membership to process. https://rusa.org/pages/memberservices https://in.randonneur.app

EBC Community Rich Aycock and myself are working on finalizing the details for this year‘s 4th edition of Braver Than The Elements. Just a quick note about a few things until I can get something more formal out early next week: • Start Date: Sunday, November 23rd • End Date: Sunday, March 29th • More details next week, exciting things on the horizon and will be unveiling our amazing and sweet sticker for this year and prizes! • See attached photo of the previous 3 year prizes, what color do you think the carabiner will be? More early next week- Dawn Piech

This is a 15 week hill training program organized by the Bombay Bicycle Club in Madison, Wisconsin. You must be a member of Bombay Bicycle Club and also sign up for the BCETS series to participate: https://bombaybicycle.org From the Bombay Bicycle Club webpage: "What is BCETS exactly? It‘s a 15 week BBC sponsored series of early season training rides for hilly endurance events such as Horribly Hilly Hundreds (HHH), Ride Across Wisconsin (RAW), IRONMAN Wisconsin and Dairyland Dare. The program is also for anyone who just wants to challenge themselves to improve their climbing skills, endurance and overall fitness. The rides take you on hilly roads (steep and long!) on many of the HHH roads in the Mt Horeb area." RIDE DESCRIPTION FROM THEIR WEBSITE: "Please be ready 10 minutes before the start time for the pre ride briefing. Parking is along American Legion Street, West of Broadhead St, parallel to train tracks. There is a small municipal lot, but most will need to use street parking along American Legion Street. Do not park in commercial lots or in front of businesses on Broadhead Street. Start: https://maps.app.goo.gl/x28rGez78fRrkMgZ6 The start point is the Westland Promenade village park on Broadhead St opposite the old Train Depot. If you parked on American Legion Street, it‘s the other side of the tracks ,150 ft on the left. Route Status: The BCETS hill climbing clinic route begins in downtown Mazomanie. The Y-shaped loop includes four different climbs going up and over Reeve Rd and Fesenfeld Rd from both directions. The start of the loop is on Reeve Rd. arriving from Mazomanie via Emily Rd. This Route map is one complete loop of the four climbs (~12 miles and 1,300 ft of climbing), plus the one-mile warmup from Mazomanie." https://ridewithgps.com/events/430298-ain-t-no-mountain-high-enough-hill-climb

Come join the Iowa Randonneurs in a ACP (Audax Club Parisien) 200k Brevet. Must be Randonneurs USA member and also sign up via Iowa Randonneurs website: https://iowarandos.org/event/iowa-stubborn-200k-2026/ https://rusa.org/pages/memberservices From the Iowa Randonneurs website: "Meredith Wilson wrote the script, lyrics and music for the Broadway musical “The Music Man” in 1957 (film released in 1962) and in the first sung number in the show, “Iowa Stubborn”, the local Iowans claim:"You really ought to give Iowa ... Hawkeye Iowa ... Ought to give Iowa a try".This is your opportunity to give “Hawkeye Iowa” a try with the Iowa Randonneurs. Starting in the downtown Iowa City pentacrest area (a bit like River City) and traveling up through Solon, Mt. Vernon and Marion (not the librarian), we eventually arrive in Cedar Rapids. We then loop back down thru Ely, North Liberty, and Coralville before cycling south of Iowa City to visit Hills and the Mennonite communities before returning back past the iconic Kinnick Stadium to the Iowa City downtown pedmall. This route connects miles of trails together to make for a fun, safe, well supported Iowa-kind-of-day cycling. Note: there is a short section of light gravel south of Iowa City in the rural Mennonite area. Keep that in mind when you think about your setup." 127.8 miles, 5,138 feet of climbing, Ridewithgps route here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48595399

NOTE: Must be a member of Randonneurs USA to participate and also sign up via Driftless Rando.From the Driftless Randonneurs website: This is the second event in our 2026 Rouleur Series. As usual, we’ll start the ride a little earlier so you can finish in time for an early drive home. We’ll be doing a Dart Populaire Team Event for this ride. This is a ride with a minimum of 120 Km that must be completed in 8 hours. Briefly, the rules are as follows: Teams consisting of minimum of 3 and no more than 5 riders. Minimum distance of 120 Km. A minimum of 25 Km must be ridden in the last 2 hours. This must be verified by a timed and dated receipt. Three team members must finish together in order to receive credit for the ride. Any team members not finishing with the rest of the team will not receive credit for the ride. The complete rules can be found here. Note that the Dart Populaire counts as a team event for a RUSA cup! Here’s the plan for the day: Assuming there will be a lot of solo riders who are interested in doing this ride, we’ll form teams on the day of the ride. The main ground rule is: everybody rides! So don’t worry if you don’t have a team – come anyway! We’ll form or reform teams as necessary to make sure that everybody rides! Although for longer events e.g., a flèche, it’s customary for riders to form their own teams and develop their own route for this event we’re assuming that most people will be unattached and won’t want to do their own route design. Accordingly, we’ve developed three routes that meet the rules criteria. The Blue River – Spring Green populaire The Boaz to Boscobel populaire The Plain and Fancy populaire Note that the three routes are within .1 of a mile of each other for distance with the Boaz route having about 1,000 feet more climbing. It sounds more complicated than it is – the absolutely most important thing is we’ll ride in small groups and HAVE FUN!" https://driftlessrandos.org/event/driftless

Ever wondered where you should position yourself in road while riding your bike? What are tricks to help make you be more visible on the roadway while riding your bike? What should I have in my saddle bag when I go out for a ride? These and other questions will be answered during my bike safety presentation to the Arlington Heights Bike Club. All are welcome and I would love to see fellow EBC members in the audience. Let me know if you would like to carpool to the event. Registration is required so I can let the AHBC know how many club members to expect.

Please join me for the 2026 Earth Day community clean up. This year EBC has been signed up for the Prairie Path, Main Street to Craig Street. (one of the remaining options to choose from). Garbage bags will be provided. You will need to provide work gloves and goggles if you prefer. Afterwards we can ride up to MOTW for coffee or Dairy Queen for a treat. It all depends on the weather. RSVP is not required but please send me an email and let me know you are coming.

Come be a part of the Ohio Randonneurs Fleche Team event. You must develop your own team of 3-5 people and follow the rules shared below. Must be a member of Randonneurs USA and also sign up via Ohio Randonneurs website. https://rusa.org https://oh.randonneur.app/about/ Format/rules: A 24-hour event held on or around Easter weekend. This is an Audax Club Parisien-sanctioned event and counts toward the R-5000 medal. No rest stop may be longer than 2 hours. Allowable start times are from noon Thursday through 10 AM on Saturday. A minimum of 360 km must be covered during the event. https://rusa.org/pages/flecherules https://oh.randonneur.app/about/ https://oh.randonneur.app/event/ohio-fleche-2/

Come be a part of the Ohio Randonneurs Fleche Team event. You must develop your own team of 3-5 people and follow the rules shared below. Must be a member of Randonneurs USA and also sign up via Ohio Randonneurs website. https://rusa.org https://oh.randonneur.app/about/ Format/rules: A 24-hour event held on or around Easter weekend. This is an Audax Club Parisien-sanctioned event and counts toward the R-5000 medal. No rest stop may be longer than 2 hours. Allowable start times are from noon Thursday through 10 AM on Saturday. A minimum of 360 km must be covered during the event. https://rusa.org/pages/flecherules https://oh.randonneur.app/about/ https://oh.randonneur.app/event/ohio-fleche-2/

Come and join me for some gravel + adventure in Hayward, Wisconsin at the Hungry Bear Gravel Event. This event has a route to challenge all riders (30-60-100 mile options), presented by CAMBA (Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association). From their website: "Take on the challenge to ride the Hungry Bear 100, race the Snacking Bear 60, or start with the Climbing Cub; all routes give riders a taste of Northern Wisconsin gravel riding and the great communities that make up our Northwoods. he Hungry Bear organization truly appreciates everyone in our extended rider family for your invaluable support by registering for the event, embodying the Spirit of the Hungry Bear, and choosing to come up north. Your participation not only uplifts our event but also significantly boosts local businesses as they begin their summer season. Thank you for being a part of this journey with us. The Hungry Bear Gravel Race in Cable, WI is a celebration of community, connection, and Northwoods adventure. With a vibe that welcomes riders of all backgrounds and experience levels, it’s grown into one of the most beloved gravel events in the region. In this reflective and deeply personal story, Monica Shoberg shares what it was like to take on the Snacking Bear 60-mile route, how she shaved three hours off her time from last year, and why the true heart of the Hungry Bear isn’t about speed, it’s about people. Words by Monica Shoberg of Unruly Women" https://www.thenxrth.com/post/finding-joy-in-the-forest-a-hungry-bear-gravel-story https://hungrybeargravel.com https://www.bikereg.com/hungrybear100?orc=1 Ride share options with me from Wisconsin, contact me to discuss.

Come and ride with the Driftless Randonneurs on either an ACP (Audax Club Parisien) 200k or 300k brevet in the southwestern region of Wisconsin, in the heart of the Driftless. Must be a member of RANDONNEURS USA to participate: https://rusa.org Must also sign up via Driftless Randonneurs website: https://driftlessrandos.org Route details will be shared once finalized and shared via Driftless Randonneurs.

Come and ride with the Driftless Randonneurs on either an ACP (Audax Club Parisien) 200k or 300k brevet in the southwestern region of Wisconsin, in the heart of the Driftless. Must be a member of RANDONNEURS USA to participate: https://rusa.org Must also sign up via Driftless Randonneurs website: https://driftlessrandos.org Route details will be shared once finalized and shared via Driftless Randonneurs.

Come and ride with the Driftless Randonneurs on either an ACP (Audax Club Parisien) 200k or 300k brevet in the southwestern region of Wisconsin, in the heart of the Driftless. Must be a member of RANDONNEURS USA to participate: https://rusa.org Must also sign up via Driftless Randonneurs website: https://driftlessrandos.org Route details will be shared once finalized and shared via Driftless Randonneurs.

Come and ride with the Driftless Randonneurs on either an ACP (Audax Club Parisien) 200k or 300k brevet in the southwestern region of Wisconsin, in the heart of the Driftless. Must be a member of RANDONNEURS USA to participate: https://rusa.org Must also sign up via Driftless Randonneurs website: https://driftlessrandos.org Route details will be shared once finalized and shared via Driftless Randonneurs.

Come join me and fellow members of the bike club for a presentation on best places to bike in our area, howe to commute via bicycle and valuable safety tips while biking. It will be held at the Elmhurst Public Library in the Large Meeting Room and also available via Zoom. This will be a great presentation for anyone that is just getting into or back to biking.

This is a 15 week hill training program organized by the Bombay Bicycle Club in Madison, Wisconsin. You must be a member of Bombay Bicycle Club and also sign up for the BCETS series to participate: https://bombaybicycle.org From the Bombay Bicycle Club webpage: "What is BCETS exactly? It‘s a 15 week BBC sponsored series of early season training rides for hilly endurance events such as Horribly Hilly Hundreds (HHH), Ride Across Wisconsin (RAW), IRONMAN Wisconsin and Dairyland Dare. The program is also for anyone who just wants to challenge themselves to improve their climbing skills, endurance and overall fitness. The rides take you on hilly roads (steep and long!) on many of the HHH roads in the Mt Horeb area." RIDE DESCRIPTION FROM THEIR WEBSITE: Please be ready 15 minutes before the start time for the pre ride briefing This route starts at Mounds View Park, in the village of Blue Mounds. https://maps.app.goo.gl/XjU8G32dNECrcdw77 The route goes to Barneveld via Hwy ID, and then loops back up Mounds Park Rd, down Ryan Rd and out Blue Mounds Trail. Then comes Moen Valley and KP. From KP, the route goes into Cross Plains (mi 26) for food and water, and then back to Garfoot and up Barlow. Mineral Point, Hwy J, Greenwald, Moe, JJ and Vermont Church Rd. At this point the route will back track on KP, Moen Valley Rd and Blue Mound Trail, and back to Hwy F and then Zwettler, Hwy K and to the top of Blue Mound via Mounds Park Rd. Then descend back down to the start location (Mounds View Park). The other food/water option (not shown on the route) is to go into Black Earth via Hwy KP rather than turning on left Moen Valley Rd at mile 46.5. In Black Earth, turn right on Mills St to Veterans Park. Return on Mills St, cross Hwy KP, and continue on Hwy 78 to Hwy JJ to re-join the route. This adds an additional mile to the route. The short route cut-off is about mile 37. Continue on Hwy J to Hwy F and then to Zwettler rather than turning on Greenwald."

EBC has supported Project Mobility for decades, let’s continue that in 2023. Come join Pussanee and I for a great day of riding and seeing the kids and wounded warriors get their bikes. Kim Messina has set up an EBC Team, please join that when registering. We welcome all types of riders to Everybody Rides. We feature a 1.6 & 10 mile trail ride great for the whole family or those new to cycling. The 10 mile will feature a Guided Ride with a leader that leaves at 8:30 am. In addition to the trail ride we have a 29-, 46-and 62-mile road ride for the more experienced rider. The unique feature of Everybody Rides is our routes allow you to add on more miles if you would like while riding. All you have to do is do an extra "loop" or two depending on how many miles you would like to ride! As a reminder, Everybody Rides is a fundraiser for Project Mobility. Project Mobility is a local nonprofit that provides freedom of mobility to children, adults and wounded soldiers with disabilities through adaptive cycling. Riding a bike may sound like such a simple activity but to those with mobility challenges (along with the hefty price tag of an adaptive bike) it makes it nearly impossible for them to enjoy the freedom of mobility without our help. Adaptive bikes provide life changing mobility, strength, self-esteem and the ultimate freedom for children, adults and veterans with disabilities. Cycling restores possibilities to those who are often told by society that their life is about limitations. Please join us on Sunday, May 31st to witness firsthand what we are all about at Project Mobility. Post ride we will have our Party in the Park with our Adaptive Bike Giveaway in addition to unlimited food, beer garden, live music, raffles and so much more!

Come and ride with the Driftless Randonneurs on either an ACP (Audax Club Parisien) 200k, 300k or 400k (124-254 miles) brevet in the southwestern region of Wisconsin, in the heart of the Driftless. Must be a member of RANDONNEURS USA to participate: https://rusa.org Must also sign up via Driftless Randonneurs website: https://driftlessrandos.org Route details will be shared once finalized and shared via Driftless Randonneurs.

Come and ride with the Driftless Randonneurs on either an ACP (Audax Club Parisien) 200k, 300k or 400k (124-254 miles) brevet in the southwestern region of Wisconsin, in the heart of the Driftless. Must be a member of RANDONNEURS USA to participate: https://rusa.org Must also sign up via Driftless Randonneurs website: https://driftlessrandos.org Route details will be shared once finalized and shared via Driftless Randonneurs.

The Swedish Days Ride is the premier cycling event in Northern Illinois and the signature event of the Fox Valley Bicycle & Ski Club (FVBSC). Now in its 56th year, the Swedish Days Ride travels the quiet, scenic and relatively flat paved roads of rural Kane, Kendall and DeKalb counties, meandering through cornfields and through shaded thoroughfares. The Swedish Days Ride offers six routes ranging from our Family Ride (12 miles) to the iconic Double Metric Century (133 miles), providing a “just right” distance for cycling families to competitive athletes. This year you can also create your own ride by combining colored loops. The ride is fully supported with one centralized rest stop boasting AC/indoor facilities stocked with nutritional items, onsite morning emergency mechanical support and bicycle supplies, and roaming SAG patrol vehicles. With over 75 helpful volunteers, the Swedish Days Ride provides a superior riding experience to our goal of 1000 guests this year. 12,28,51,73,103 and 133 mile routes.

All are welcome to attend. If you have a specific topic to discuss, please present it to the club president at least 48 hours prior to the meeting so it can be included on the agenda, as time may be limited.

Double century ride from Naperville to Dixon, IL and back. Westbound route passes through Batavia, Sycamore, and Oregon. Eastbound return passes through Hinckley, Plano, and Yorkville. Most of the route is on low-traffic and scenic IL roads. You should be able to ride long distances with minimal stops for food / water. Goal is to finish by sundown but bring lights / reflective gear just in case. Daylight finish possible with 16mph average and <= 3 hours for stops. Contact ride leader if you are interested in this ride.

Come join the Driftless Randonneurs with a plethora of options to choose from which include an Audax Club Parisien 200k (124 miles), 300k (187 miles), 400k (253 miles) and 600k (373 miles). Must be a member of Randonneurs USA and also sign up via Driftless Randonneurs website: https://rusa.org http://driftlessrandos.org

Come join the Driftless Randonneurs with a plethora of options to choose from which include an Audax Club Parisien 200k (124 miles), 300k (187 miles), 400k (253 miles) and 600k (373 miles). Must be a member of Randonneurs USA and also sign up via Driftless Randonneurs website: https://rusa.org http://driftlessrandos.org

This is the final event in the Driftless Randonneurs Rouleur Series a 150k. We’ll get an early start to allow those who came for the weekend to finish and get home at a reasonable time. Route: Kickapoo Rouleur, 95.8 miles, 4,553 feet of climbing Must be a member of Randonneurs USA and also sign up via Driftless Randonneurs website.

Get ready to experience the stunning landscapes of the West Michigan Lakeshore with the 51st Annual Holland, Michigan 100 bike tour! This exciting event offers cyclists of all levels the chance to explore the Lakeshore’s charming towns and its beautiful surroundings from the breathtaking lakes to picturesque countryside routes. Whether you’re an experienced cyclist or just looking for a fun ride with family and friends the Holland 100 is the perfect event for everyone. Why ride the Holland 100? Scenic beauty: Cycle through West Michigan’s beautiful countryside and small towns. Explore the beauty of Michigan’s Lakeshore from scenic lakes to wooded trails. Flexible routes: Choose from a variety of route options. Routes are available at 17, 36, 67 and 100 miles You will find something for everyone regardless of your experience level. Support and safety: Enjoy fully supported routes with plenty of hydration stations offering snacks (PB&J, fruit, salty snacks), water, hydration powder, and more. SAG (support and Gear) vehicles, and friendly volunteers along the way. Family friendly fun: Because it’s a self-paced ride, not a race. You control your pace, rest stops, and how hard you push. It’s as much about enjoying the ride and community as about distance. Event highlights: Pancake breakfast. Do we need to say more? Fuel your ride with a delicious pancake breakfast at one of the rest stops and finish off your day with a variety of locally made gelato at the finish line. Feel good: The proceeds from your ride benefit a variety of charitable organizations. In 2025 nearly 50,000 was given to our charity partners! In previous years, we have had a good size EBC group doing the 100 mile option averaging anywhere from 14 - 17.5 mph depending on group & conditions. www.Holland100.com

Join the Minnesota Randonneurs on their Zumbro gravel weekend with 2 distance options which include 100k or 200k. Must be member of Randonneurs USA and also sign up via Minnesota Randonneurs: www.rusa.org https://www.mnrando.org 100K: Join us for a fun gravel spin through some great terrain, heading east from Zumbrota, on US-52, through Mazeppa to Plainview on good quality class B gravel, then back into the Zumbro River valley, including a great section along the Zumbro River. 68% of this ride is gravel roads (56 miles/91km). RUSA time limit: 9 hrs + 1:31 hrs gravel allowance 200k:Join us for a great gravel experience through SE Minnesota, from Zumbrota, on US-52, to Weaver and back, with many winding gravel gems along the way. The route is reasonably challenging, with 7500‘ of climbing but also includes many flat miles cruising along the Zumbro and Whitewater Rivers. Most roads are good class B gravel so somewhat wider tires are good (32+mm). From Zumbrota the route travels through Mazeppa to the first control in Plainview, then down the hill into Elba before heading east over to the Mississippi River, using the old US-61 bridge/trail to get to Weaver. A relaxing cruise along the Whitewater River then a good up to get back to Plainview again, at a different c-store with a Subway nearby. From here, the route spends some more miles exploring the Zumbro River valley before a well deserved ice cream stop in Zumbro Falls. From there the route winds through Mazeppa again. Expect lots of shorter hills, a couple or three longer climbs and long stretches with no traffic and opportunities to enjoy the marshs, coulees and hills of this very scenic driftless part of Minnesota. There is very limited parking at the Zumbrota Kwik Trip, but there are nearby residential streets and open lots within a block or two of the start. 70% of this route is on gravel roads (161km, RUSA Time Limit: 13:30 + 2:41 gravel allowance = 16:11)

We’re meeting up on Wednesday, August 19 at the Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Union Station. Check-in to receive your packet will be between 3:00 PM and 6:00.

Day 1: Thursday, August 20, 2026
- 6:30 am: Mandatory Pre-Ride Meeting ( Drury Inn Lobby)
- 7:00 am: Wheels up
- Route: St. Louis, MO to Springfield IL (Approx. 110 miles

To ensure everyone has an enjoyable ride, we may split into subgroups based on pace. This allows everyone to ride at a speed that feels comfortable and sustainable for them.

The 4 Day Ride at a Glance
- Route: St. Louis, MO to Chicago, IL (via historic Route 66)
- Total Distance: Approximately 350 miles
- Duration: 4 riding days + arrival/check-in day
- Finish Line: Chicago Lakefront (Buckingham Fountain)
- Celebration: End-of-ride lakefront gathering

Registration is required on the Bike Vessel website, for more information and link for registration:
https://www.bikevessel.com/return-to-the-road

Day 2 of 4, Riding from Springfield, IL to Bloomington, IL, approx. 70 miles. Safety first! We have a mandatory meeting August 21st at 7:30 AM at State House Inn lobby. We hit the road exactly at 8:00 AM. To ensure everyone has an enjoyable ride, we may split into subgroups based on pace. This allows everyone to ride at a speed that feels comfortable and sustainable for them. The 4 Day Ride at a Glance - Route: St. Louis, MO to Chicago, IL (via historic Route 66) - Total Distance: Approximately 350 miles - Duration: 4 riding days + arrival/check-in day - Finish Line: Chicago Lakefront (Buckingham Fountain) - Celebration: End-of-ride lakefront gathering Registration is required on the Bike Vessel website, for more information and link for registration: https://www.bikevessel.com/return-to-the-road

Day 3 of 4, Riding from Bloomington, IL to Joliet, IL, approx. 100 miles Safety first! We have a mandatory meeting August 22nd at 6:30 AM at State House Inn lobby. We hit the road exactly at 7:00 AM. To ensure everyone has an enjoyable ride, we may split into subgroups based on pace. This allows everyone to ride at a speed that feels comfortable and sustainable for them. The 4 Day Ride at a Glance - Route: St. Louis, MO to Chicago, IL (via historic Route 66) - Total Distance: Approximately 350 miles - Duration: 4 riding days + arrival/check-in day - Finish Line: Chicago Lakefront (Buckingham Fountain) - Celebration: End-of-ride lakefront gathering Registration is required on the Bike Vessel website, for more information and link for registration: https://www.bikevessel.com/return-to-the-road

Day 4 of 4, Riding from Joliet, IL to Chicago, IL, approx. 70 miles. Safety first! We have a mandatory meeting August 23rd at 7:30 AM at Holiday Inn Suites lobby. We hit the road exactly at 8:00 AM. To ensure everyone has an enjoyable ride, we may split into subgroups based on pace. This allows everyone to ride at a speed that feels comfortable and sustainable for them. The 4 Day Ride at a Glance - Route: St. Louis, MO to Chicago, IL (via historic Route 66) - Total Distance: Approximately 350 miles - Duration: 4 riding days + arrival/check-in day - Finish Line: Chicago Lakefront (Buckingham Fountain) - Celebration: End-of-ride lakefront gathering Registration is required on the Bike Vessel website, for more information and link for registration: https://www.bikevessel.com/return-to-the-road

All are welcome to attend. If you have a specific topic to discuss, please present it to the club president at least 48 hours prior to the meeting so it can be included on the agenda, as time may be limited.

We are approaching the end of summer and no better way to celebrate a great season of riding and hiking then with a PICNIC! It will be held at Madison Meadows Shelter, a great starting place for many rides of all levels. BBQ from Uncle Bub‘s, offering pulled pork, cornbread, and side favorites. Vegetarian options available as well. EBC members are encouraged to bring a dish to complement the main meal or a desert. For those who may not be riding that day, there are options to play a game of Cornhole, or take a leisure hike around the huge Madison Meadows Park. We have the shelter from 10am till dusk, so let‘s take advantage of the space. Please RSVP to ensure enough BBQ is ordered. RIDE LEADERS: Please list your rides beginning or stopping midway at Madison Meadows.

Prepare for an unforgettable cycling adventure in the heart of the Midwest. Whether you‘re a seasoned gravel grinder or a casual rider seeking scenic thrills, our event promises an exhilarating experience for all. This is 3rd year of the event. Details: https://oldfashionedgravel.com Registration opens 1/15/26 at 12:00 pm and will sell out quickly, capped riders: https://www.bikereg.com/old-fashion From their website: "We are fortunate enough to have some of the best gravel riding in the Midwest and have put together four routes to show off the local terrain. As with all of our rides, we offer a little bit of everything and welcome EVERYONE from novice riders to the most seasoned racers. The focus of the ride is to bring like-minded individuals together for a great ride, but we will have professional timing so if you want to race we will have you covered too! Routes that will satisfy all of your gravely desires, and a post-ride gathering with food, drink, and hangs with new friends. We will introduce an awesome new venue in Hokah Minnesota, a rustic farm nestled in a scenic coulee. While the ride is about riding with other rad people like yourself, rest assured a portion of your entry fee will go to a local entity that could use a little financial help. If we can have a super fun time while helping others, that is what will make this a successful event. We will also be using local businesses to feed and hydrate us. Hokah is a super cool little town, and we would love to help keep our money local. All routes will leave and finish at the farm. The gravel is approximately two miles from the start line, and one mile of that is a paved climb, once you are on the ridge, the dust shall start flying! All routes will descend this paved section upon return to the finish line."

All are welcome to attend. If you have a specific topic to discuss, please present it to the club president at least 48 hours prior to the meeting so it can be included on the agenda, as time may be limited.

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