4 kids' races by age groups starting at 8:30.
3 race routes: 12.5 miles, 25 miles, and 50 miles
Timed Rides – Overall winner trophies plus first and second place awards for all age divisions
Scenic routes throughout Charleston and the surrounding central Illinois countryside
Professional race photography by EIU's photo journalism department.
Bibs, timing chips, and Tour de Charleston shirt for all adult races. Must register by 9/12 to be guaranteed an event shirt.
Food 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 Tent and Food Trucks starting at 11:00 AM
Festival on the Square following the race
If you would like to view the course routes you can see them here:
12.5 Mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39947964
25 Mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40187827
50 Mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44034759
Age groups for awards:
18 and under
19 to 29
30 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59
60 to 60
70 and over
Refunds will be considered but not promised up until 1 month until the event date. We are unable to issue refunds less than 1 month away from the event because at that time we have already paid for your race items.
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