Prairie Cycle Club – Bicycle Club for Champaign County, Illinois

Come on. It’ll be FUN!
.... this just in... click below for the draft of the routes. Hey, if you print 'em out, then if we run out you'll be okay!

We'll have more giveaways and lunch by Minneci's and who knows what other surprises??

Make a day -- or a weekend -- of it at the Downtown Arts Festival ... this will be a ride worth traveling for.

(where are the bananas for the bike-powered smoothies, now?!)
You can register online :-) Or, print out the brochure (link below) and/or Help us publicize -- print out a flier and paste it somewhere visible :)

I'm very pleased to thank our sponsors - not because I have to, but because these businesses really *have* been supportive and are making this ride possible.

PRUDENTIAL Worden-Martin
Minneci's Ristorante
Strawberry Fields Howbowda Bagel
Durst Cycle & Fitness Bikeworks
Champaign Cycle
Jupiter’s Pizza and Billiards
Holiday Inn

(with still more possible...)

Come join the Prairie Cycle Club at our annual metric century, C-U Across the Prairie, on August 15, 2009. The ride will visit communities near Mahomet on flat to slightly rolling terrain. Routes of about 17, 35 and 65 miles (100 km) are suited for riders of all abilities. Come enjoy country vistas, make new friends, renew old acquaintances, and have some fun. Marked routes, maps, sag support, a bagel breakfast and food stops are all provided. And don’t forget the post-ride hot meal with vegetarian options, and the Champaign Art Festival just down the road! Make a day of it!

Routes

The ride will take you out of Lake of the Woods on paved, low-traffic roads, over flat to slightly rolling terrain. The longer routes will traverse winding country roads with visits to nearby communities including Allerton Park. Rides are designed to be relaxing and enjoyable for all skill levels.

Food

A bagel breakfast will be provided during registration. There will be one food stop on the 17- and 35-mile routes, and two food stops on the 65-mile route. And of course, hot pasta lunch (including vegetarian) awaits you at the end of the ride!

Who rides?

Either as individuals or in groups, people of all ages, abilities and bike styles are invited. Riders under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Directions

The ride will begin and end at Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve in Mahomet, Illinois.
From I-74, take exit #174. Proceed north to first stop sign (2250N — Casey’s is on the right-hand corner); turn left. Proceed to the next stop sign (Lake of the Woods Road); turn left and drive up the hill. The entrance to Lake of the Woods Park will be on your right. Signs in the park will direct you to the registration pavilion on the right, (changed from 2007).

Registration

Check-in for both pre-registered riders and day-of-ride registration opens at 7:30 a.m. and closes at 10 a.m.
Those planning to ride the 65-mile route should plan to begin riding by 8:30 am.
The registration fee includes a map, well-marked routes, sag vehicle support, bagel breakfast, food stops
and an end-of-the-ride hot meal.
Food stops will close at 1 p.m.; sag support and lunch will end at 2 p.m.

More information or questions: http://www.prairiecycleclub.org/contact