2025 Z Tour Bike Ride

Event Details

This charity ride supports the Zearing Child Enrichment Center while offering some of the best cycling routes in North-Central Illinois—featuring scenic roads, rolling hills, and peaceful stretches along Bureau Creek and the Hennepin Canal.

Ride Routes

• White Route – 10 miles: Great for families and newer riders, with a rest stop at Hornbaker Gardens. Marked with white bikes.
• Green Route – 30 miles: A scenic ride through the countryside at a relaxed pace. Marked with green bikes.
• Blue Route – 50 miles: A balanced challenge, offering all the beauty of the 30-mile route with extra miles for those wanting more. Marked with blue bikes.
• Yellow Route – 66 miles: For those looking to push themselves with rolling hills and an extra rest stop. Marked with yellow bikes.
• Polka-Dot Route – 64 miles (Mixed Surface): A gravel adventure with pavement, dirt, and maybe a little mud! Minimum 28c tires recommended. Marked with red bikes.

NOTE: The 100-mile route will NOT be available this year.

Event Weekend Schedule

Friday, June 20:

• Early Check-in: 5:00–7:00 PM at Sash Stalter Matson Building, 15 Park Avenue West.
• Concert: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM.

Saturday, June 21 - Ride Day:

• Check-in Opens: 5:45 AM at Zearing Park.
• Ride Start Time: No later than 9:00 AM (helmet required).

All routes begin and end at Princeton's beautiful Zearing Park. Volunteers will be around to greet you!