2025 Bicycle Illinois

Tour Overview

Starting from Cairo at Illinois' southernmost tip and ending in downtown Chicago, Bicycle Illinois is the only bicycle tour across the entire state of Illinois and one of the most challenging in the Midwest. You'll cycle for 6 days and cover at least 500 miles, averaging 85 miles per day, with century options available every day. Whether you're a recreational cyclist or an athlete looking to challenge yourself, this event has something special for you.

Included Services & Merchandise

• All the amenities you need at one low price.
• Experienced, caring, Professional Staff.
• Safest, most direct, fully paved route primarily following back roads and bike paths.
• Pre-designated rest stops every 15 to 20 miles.
• Detailed cue sheets, maps, and on-road signage.
• On-road SAG vehicle support.
• Nightly lodging with hot showers.
• All-you-can-eat food including breakfast, on-road snacks, and sports drinks.
• Baggage transportation between stopping towns.
• A T-shirt and personalized certificate of completion.

Extras

Transportation to the start, hotel deliveries, recommended restaurants, long-term parking, mechanical support, massage therapy, and merchandise are also available.

Registration & Prices

Check bicycleillinois.com for registration deadlines and pricing. No refunds will be issued after registration unless travel insurance is purchased. Contact Robert S. Layton, Ride Director, for any questions.