Events
Ride Website
Additional ride information can be found at https://tourdebelleville.com/.
Description
Place
Festivities and the Ride will begin and end at Eckert’s Belleville Farm, 951 S. Green Mount Rd., Belleville, IL. Festivities are from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00p.m. and the ride begins promptly at 11:00a.m. Riders must be present for the start time!
About Us
The Tour de Belleville is a family friendly, noncompetitive trek over a relatively easy course to give riders a scenic view of the city and the St. Clair County Transit District bike trails. The Belleville Parks and Recreation department promotes and encourages a fun and positive experience, for all ages, with the help from our sponsors and volunteers.
Our Mission
The Tour de Belleville is an annual community bicycling event, raising funds for safety equipment and providing a quality recreational opportunity for individuals and families in our community
Office Location & Contact Info
Belleville Parks & Recreation Dept.
510 West Main Street
Belleville, IL 62220
Phone: (618) 233-1416
Fax: (618) 233-1449
RULES TO RIDE
- Registration is required for participation. Only registered riders with the proper credentials will be allowed to participate. However, children 5 & under riding with an adult will be admitted free, but are still required to register.
- ALL riders must acknowledge the consent and release form at the time of registration.
- The Tour de Belleville is a leisurely ride. It is NOT a race. There are no prizes, awards, places, or official times. RACERS will be removed from the course by the Belleville Police Department without refund.
- Riders must be present for Start Time. Late riders will not be allowed entry onto the course after the staff utility vehicle has entered the course.
- Once the last rider has entered the course, a staff vehicle will follow to designate the end of the ride after the final staff utility vehicle has passed. The Tour de Belleville no longer provides police vehicles, volunteers, support vehicles, or any other form of assistance along the route.
- Riders under 15 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
- HELMETS ARE REQUIRED
- Obey all traffic safety laws and rules including traffic signs, signals, and pavement markings, unless otherwise directed by police or volunteers directing traffic.
- Riders stay to the right when passing oncoming participants
- NO pets, alcohol, training wheels, or headphones allowed.
- As always, the ride will take place come rain or shine! However, the Tour de Belleville reserves the right to cancel, postpone, and/or delay the start of the event due to severe weather and/or other conditions.
- NO refunds
WHO HELPS MAKE THIS RIDE SAFE?
Belleville Police Dept.
Belleville Fire Dept.
Belleville AmeriCorps
Med Star Ambulance
Community Volunteers
Belleville Neighborhood Associations
