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Cycling Events in Illinois

Illinois has 6 upcoming cycling events scheduled for 2026: RAGBRAI Transportation: Chicago to the Start of RAGBRAI powered by Bicycle Illinois in Chicago on July 18, 2026 CAMBr Chicagoland Race Series Powered by SRAM in Carpentersville-Hoffman Estates-Willow Springs on July 26, Kevin D. Rice. Sr. Memorial Bike Ride and Picnic in Rockford on August 1, Prostate Cancer Awareness 5K Walk/Run/Bike-Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of IL (one race four locations simulantaneously) in Chicago on August 15, Hope Echoes on the River Charity Bike Ride in Geneva on August 30, and Sweet Ride | Bike • Run • Walk in Willow Springs on October 3.

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RAGBRAI Transportation: Chicago to the Start of RAGBRAI powered by Bicycle Illinois
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RAGBRAI Transportation: Chicago to the Start of RAGBRAI powered by Bicycle Illinois

July 18, 2026
Chicago, IL
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2026 CAMBr Chicagoland Race Series Powered by SRAM

Carpentersville-Hoffman Estates-Willow Springs, IL

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2026 CAMBr Chicagoland Race Series Powered by SRAM

July 26, 2026
Carpentersville-Hoffman Estates-Willow Springs, IL
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Kevin D. Rice. Sr. Memorial Bike Ride and Picnic
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Kevin D. Rice. Sr. Memorial Bike Ride and Picnic

August 1, 2026
Rockford, IL
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Prostate Cancer Awareness 5K Walk/Run/Bike-Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of IL (one race four locations simulantaneously)
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Prostate Cancer Awareness 5K Walk/Run/Bike-Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of IL (one race four locations simulantaneously)

August 15, 2026
Chicago, IL
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Hope Echoes on the River Charity Bike Ride
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Hope Echoes on the River Charity Bike Ride

August 30, 2026
Geneva, IL
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Sweet Ride | Bike • Run • Walk
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Sweet Ride | Bike • Run • Walk

October 3, 2026
Willow Springs, IL
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Frequently asked questions

What types of cycling events are there?▾
Major categories include road races, gran fondos (mass-start long rides), gravel races (mixed surface), mountain bike races, century rides (100 miles), and criteriums. RACE lists events across all categories.
What is gravel racing?▾
Gravel racing takes place on unpaved roads using drop-bar bikes with wide tires. It is the fastest-growing segment of cycling. Marquee events include Unbound Gravel, SBT GRVL, and Belgian Waffle Ride.
What is a gran fondo?▾
A gran fondo is a long-distance mass-participation cycling event, typically 60-100+ miles. Unlike road races, gran fondos welcome riders of all levels. Popular US gran fondos include Gran Fondo Hincapie and GFNY New York.
How long is a century ride?▾
A century ride is 100 miles. A metric century is 100 kilometers (62 miles). Both are popular cycling milestones. Many organized century rides offer multiple distance options and full support with aid stations.
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