The rides on this page start Saturday, April 18 and end Labor Day (except otherwise noted).
Pace refers to the speed while riding. Our ride leaders will make every effort to maintain this advertised pace to ensure all riders are comfortable. Helmets are required with front & rear lights recommended. Eye protection, water bottle, reflective clothing, energy snack and cash are encouraged.
Ride Updates & Google Group: Watch the PCC Google Group email list for weekly updates, weather cancellations, or changes to starting locations.
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Cancellation Policy: Ride leaders will assess weather/riding conditions and may change the route or cancel the ride as appropriate. We try to avoid thunderstorms, lightning, very high winds and alien invasions.
Ride leaders: If you need to cancel a ride with less than two (2) hrs notice, please come to the ride as scheduled to inform members in person who may not have gotten the message.
Monday Mahomet Ride
⚡ 12-15 mph | 20-35 miles
🕒 Varies (depending upon available sunlight)
📍 Varies (Mahomet, Sangamon Park, or White Heath)
This is a social ride. We are not really serious about the pace line. Come enjoy curvy, hilly roads! Note: Watch email for start location. We vary starting location throughout the summer and will provide a link to the start in the weekly email.
Tuesday Morning Ride
⚡ 10-12 mph | 20-25 miles
🕒 Morning (Watch email for start time)
📍 Porter Park
Show-and-Go format with participants selecting a destination together. Watch for email announcements for specific start times.
Wednesday Evening Ride
⚡ 9-12 mph | 12-14 miles
🕒 6:15 PM (April through August)
📍 El Toro at the Fields
Show-And-Go "Pedal for Pleasure": Suitable for beginners and any rider who wants to meet people and enjoy a leisurely ride and maybe some eats after the ride. Mountain bikes and board shorts welcome.
Contact: Sue Jones (
siouxgeonz@gmail.com) -
Let Sue know if you can commit to being the leader on one or more Wednesdays!
Thursday Evening Ride
⚡ 16-20 mph | 20-35 miles
🕒 6:00 PM
📍 Porter Park, Champaign
A solid evening ride for those looking to keep a brisk pace through the Champaign area.
Friday Biweekly Ride
⚡ No set distance or pace
🕒 5:45 PM Meet | 6:05 PM Rollout
📍 Urbana Walmart KRT trailhead
All Generation Kickapoo Rail Trail (KRT) ride. Ride out and back on the KRT as far as you like. These are kid, parent, and grandparent-friendly bike rides. Any kind of bike is welcome, as well as child trailers, tag-a-longs, jogging strollers, or even training wheels. There will be some people on hand who can help lubricate chains, fill tires with air, and adjust brakes/gears prior to the ride.
2025 Dates: June 6, 20; July 18; Aug 1, 15, 29; Sep 12, 26
Saturday Morning Ride
⚡ 10-13 mph | Typically 20 miles
🕒 9:00 AM (Apr/May) | 8:00 AM (Jun-Aug)
📍 Meadowbrook Park (Race St parking lot, Urbana)
Saunter for Serious Social Cyclists: We ride as a group and stay together but will break into smaller groups for added safety. All kinds of bikes and people welcome (though children must be accompanied by an adult).
Special Instructions: Be sure to do your “ABC” check — air in the tires, brakes work, chain flowing freely.