Area Rides & Resources

Connect with the wider cycling community. Below you will find information on upcoming regional rides, local advocacy groups, university resources, and state-wide touring organizations.
🚲 Featured Area Rides & Tours
2026 Grand Illinois Bike Tour
This year the tour will be in Metro East (across the river from St. Louis). There are over 131+ of protected bike lanes in this area, Illinois's best kept secret. There are two routes on each travel day (45ish and 65ish miles). 6 hotel stays in 3 cities, 2 catered dinners, receptions, rest stops, camaraderie, etc.
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Bike Rides in Indiana
Welcome to Bike Rides in Indiana, where you can find the latest information about touring bicycle rides in and around Indiana.
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McLean County Wheelers
Spring Metric is Saturday June 13, 2026!
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πŸ›  Local Cycling Resources
The Bike Project of Urbana-Champaign
A community bike co-op offering tools, classes, and a welcoming space to learn bike repair and maintenance. Great place for new riders to get started or fix up a bike.
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Champaign County Bikes
Local advocacy organization working to make Champaign County more bicycle-friendly through infrastructure, education, and community programs.
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Bike at Illinois
University of Illinois cycling resources, including infrastructure, safety programs, and connections to local cycling groups.
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🚴 Local Clubs & Riding Groups
Wildcard Racing
Local cycling team offering a range of rides from social to fast-paced.
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Kickapoo Mountain Bike Club (KMBC)
A local mountain biking community focused on trail riding, advocacy, and maintaining area trails. Great for riders interested in off-road cycling.
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Illini 4000
A non-profit organization dedicated to documenting the American cancer experience, raising funds for research, and spreading awareness through cross-country bike rides.
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πŸ—Ί Regional & Statewide Resources
Ride Illinois
Statewide organization promoting safe cycling through advocacy, education, and policy.
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Illinois Bike Maps & Trails
Resources for exploring bike routes, rail trails, and touring options across Illinois.
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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ National Organizations
League of American Bicyclists
National advocacy organization promoting safer roads, better infrastructure, and cycling education across the U.S.
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Adventure Cycling Association
Maps, routes, and resources for long-distance and touring cyclists.
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