Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://charlestonchamber.com/.
Place
Charleston, IL US 61920
Description
3 race routes: 12.5 miles, 25 miles, and 50 miles.
Timed Rides – Overall winner in each race; there will be a male and female plus first and second place awards for all age divisions.
Scenic routes throughout Charleston and the surrounding central Illinois countryside.
Timing chips, and Tour de Charleston towel for all participants.
Food (Banana) and water stations along race route.
No gasoline-powered motorized bikes are allowed. Battery assisted electric bikes known as E-Bikes are allowed. E-Bike participants are ineligible for medals.
Beer Garden (grass area) at Mike & Stan’s with a live band presented by The Charleston Chamber of Commerce: Shawn Dawson from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Mike & Stan's: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=mike%20%26%20stan%27s
Shawn Dawson: ttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=836684532227309&set=pb.100076573098005.-2207520000&type=3
Local Restaurants having lunch specials: Juanito's Bar & Grill, Wb's Pub and Grub & Roc's Blackfront Tavern & Grill.
Juanito's https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091305152616
WB's Pub and Grill https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057104536026
Roc's Blackfront Tavern & Grill https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=roc%27s%20blackfront%20tavern%20%26%20gril
Grab a Meal to go and meet us at Mike & Stan's Beer Garden with picnic tables. Bring your lawn chairs.
Check out our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CharlestonAreaChamber for other activities in and around our area. Spend the weekend with us in Coles County.
Refunds will be considered but not promised up until one week before the race.
Course
If you would like to view the course routes, you can see them here:
50 Mile:
25 Mile:
12.5 Mile:
Age groups for awards
18 and under
19 to 29
30 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59
60 to 69
70 and over
Packet Pickup
Friday, June 12, 2026, at the Charleston Chamber 9:00 am- 6:00 pm - 501 Jackson Ave, Charleston IL 61920
Saturday, June 13, 2026, in the lobby of City of Charleston - City Hall 7:00 am to 8:30 am
Race Contact Info
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