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January
26, Polka Ride, Chicago, Il., 13 miles, rjmatter@prodigy.net
February
3, BRRR Ride, Perry,
Iowa
10, Glide Through Riverside, Il., Elmhurst
Bicycling Club, Jeff Wincentsen, 630-415-2453, bikefreq@yahoo.com
25, Chili Ride, Elmhurst
Bicycling Club, Il., 630-415-2453, blitzen@usa.net
March
11, Pretty
City Tour, St. Louis, Mo., 15, 30 miles, 314-739-5180, tct@touringcyclist.com
17, Dog
Prairie/Jean Burns Memorial Tour, St. Louis, Mo., 24 or 40 miles, 314-739-5180,
tct@touringcyclist.com
18, St. Patrick's Day Ride, Wauconda
Apple Orchards, Il., 17, 35 miles, 847-520-5010, wheeling@wheelmen.com
25, Southern
Illinois/Dreamland Tour, Foster Pond, Il., 15, 25, 38 miles, 314-739-5180,
tct@touringcyclist.com
25, SICCO, Spring in Columbiana County Ohio, Columbiana, Oh., 20/34
miles, 330-457-2292, Papabike2@aol.com
25, Virgin Voyage, Elmhurst
Bicycling Club, Il., Kathy Wagner, 630-469-3863
April
1, April 1st Invitational, Union, Il., Schaumburg
Bicycle Club, metric/half metric/15 miles, $12
1, Spring Ahead No Foolin'
Ride, Union, Il., $17, Freda Brown, 847-891-6010, schmburgbikeclub@aol.com
1, Thing Spring, Copley, Oh., 10/20/30/40 miles, Don May, 330-668-3686,
Mayconstruction@yahoo.com
7, Big
Creek Bicycle Classic, Johnston, Iowa, 22/32/50+ miles
16-21, The
4th Annual Great Bike Challenge, Hot Springs, Arkansas, 417-335-2634
x225, events@kidsacrossamerica.org
21, Spring Bike Tour, Barley Lake, Kentucky, 15/35/55 miles, $16, Pat
Board, 270-924-4399
21, The Ozarks 100, Shadow Rock Park, Forsyth-Branson, Mo., 100, 50,
150 miles, 417-335-2634 x225, events@kidsacrossamerica.org
21, Augusta Hills and Dales Tour, Augusta, Mo., 18, 30, 50 miles, 314-739-5180,
tct@touringcyclist.com
21, 200K Brevet, Springfield, oh., 200k, David Buzzee, 937-484-8088,
Ohiorandonneur@ctcn.net
21, Woodstock, New Albany,
Oh., 30/60/100 miles, Tricia Kovacs, 614-476-9093
22, Bike for the Earth,
Cleveland, Oh., 216-281-6468
22, A Freebie ride
& Ohio Spring tour, Amherst, Oh., 25/50/64/100 miles
22, Folks on Spokes Easter Ride, FOS,
University Park, Il., 30, 44, 66 miles, TJDbike@aol.com
27, Vintage
Bike Ride, Iowa City, Iowa, 10 miles
28, Peak of Ohio Tour, Bellefontaine, Oh., 43 miles, Nita Smiley, 888-564-2626,
Nsmiley@logancountyohio.com
28, 34th Spot, Groveport,
Oh., 25/40/64/72/100 miles, Dick Seebode, 614-235-7669
28, IBEW/ St. Jude Tour for the
Cure, Bruceton, Tn., 16/50/100k,
28, Early
Bird Branson Ride Between the Parks, Branson, Mo., $28, 785-331-4502,
SEPUSA@usa.net
29, 27th MOC, Mid Ohio
Century, Delaware, Oh., 30/60/100 miles, Bruce & Barb Meyers, 614-882-9407
29, Lupus Loops, Rochester, Mi.,
$15, milupus@ameritech.net
29, Early
Bird Bike Ride and Beer Fest, Springfield, Mo., $18, 785-331-4502,
SEPUSA@usa.net
29, Silver Springs 60, Yorkville,
Il., 25, 45, 62 miles, $20, don@irdon.com
29, Rendezvous on the Riverfront Ride, Havana, Il., $12 before 4/1,
5/25/50/75 miles, Joanne Skogland 309-543-6502, rotaryride@yahoo.com
May
5, Tour de Stooges, Lebanon,
Il., $12, 9/13/19/39/63 miles, 314-644-4660, TourdeStooges@aol.com
5, 3rd Black
Swamp Budget Tour, Bowling Green, Oh., 40/50/60 miles, 419-243-7680
5, Cycling Safari, Powell, Oh., Lisa Beebe, 614-645-3581, Lbeebe@columbus-zoo.org
5, Chili Century,
Goshen, Oh., 25 to 100 miles, 25 mile Family fun ride, 513-791-7190
5, TGI Spring Ride, Petersburg, Il., $8, 12/25/40/57 miles, Springfield
Bicycle Club
5, Parke County Covered Bridge Tour, Rockville, In., 15/25/30/40 miles,
$15, 765-569-3430, villagers@ccsdana.net
5, Ride the Ups and Downs,
Elizabeth, Il., 22, 31, 46, 60 miles, $15, Jerry Bausman, bausmana@juno.com
5, Cycling Safari, Powell, Ohio,
8, 25, 50 miles, Maureen Gates, 614-645-3440, mgates@columbus-zoo.org
5, Rope
'Em Ride Bike-A-Thon, Hays, Ks., $30, Jenny Mitchell, 785-625-3257,
hacc@media-net.net
5-6, Carlyle
Lake Camp & Ride, Lake Carlyle, Il., 60-80 miles, $40, 314-739-5180,
tct@touringcyclist.com
5-6, Harmony Hundred, New
Harmony, In., 16 miles family, 50 miles, $23, Duane Wright, 812-682-3453
6, KLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ!,
Huron, Ohio, 90 miles, Richard DeLombard, 419-433-8353
6, Top of Ohio Hundred,
Hilliard, Ohio, 25/62/100 miles, Eve Holland, 614-326-0435
6, Greenup-Chuck Ride, Chareston, Il., 28/40/60 miles, free, Keith
& Liz Hitch 217-348-5301, hitch@worthlink.net
6, Sudden Century, Minooka,
Il., JBC, 30, 45, 60, 80, 100 miles, $12, Brenda Alberico, 815-467-5748,
Alberco@cdnet.cod.edu
6, Prairie Pedal, Grayslake,
Il, 847-622-4100, kherman@bfusa.com,
4 & 8 mile family ride, 15, 30, 50 mile,
6, Emporia
Early Bird Half Century, Emporia, KS., SEPUSA, 785-331-4502, SEPUSA@usa.net
6, Pedal de Ponds Bike Tour, Fergus Falls,
Mn., 50/100K and 20/100M, (218) 739-4489
11, Mighty 400, Ohio, 210 miles in 2 days, Toddbike@aol.com
12, Red Devil Bike Ride, Richland, In., 16/32/62 miles, Marion Brandenberger,
812-359-4315/4424, marionlb@psci.net
12, Three Rivers Velo Sport May Madness Ride, Fort Wayne, In., 11/30/43/63
miles, $5,
12, St. Judes Charity Ride,
Marion, In., 16/40/69 miles, $25 minimum, Bruce Lankenau, 765-662-9877
or 765-662-9878, fitconnection@cs.com
12, MS 60/30, Maplewood, mn.,
30/60M, MS Society, (612) 335-7900 or (800)-582-5296
12, MS 60/30, 612-335-7900,
avescio@mssociety.com
12, Early
Bird Radical Rampage Rooster Road Ride, Broken Arrow, Ok., SEPUSA,
785-331-4502, SEPUSA@usa.net
12, Portage
Des Sioux Passage, St. Charles, Mo., 12, 25, 36 miles, 314-739-5180,
tct@touringcyclist.com
12-13, Tour of the Scioto River Valley,
TOSRV,
Columbus, Ohio
13, Lake Metroparks B & O Bike Ride, Painsville Twp., Ohio, 10/35/62
miles, Bill Plessinger, 440-585-2800, Bplessinger@lakemetroparks.com
18, Cycle USA, Wi., Autism Society of America, 800-tour-888, 608-225-6315
18-20, Windy
City Weekend, Chicago, Il., 314-739-5180, tct@touringcyclist.com
19, Tour de Max, Culver,
In., $20, 10/30/63 miles, Ruth Everett, 219-842-4251, everett@skyenet.net
19, Little River Bicycle Tour, Hopkinsville, Ky., 9/19/33/63 miles,
$15, 270-885-0613, lrbt@hotmail.com
19, Pedal to make a difference Bike
& Hike-A-Thon, Kent, Ohio, 17/40 miles, Phyllis Kenreich, 800-304-7383
19, Miami Valley Tandem Rally, Eaton, Ohio, 20/31/50/62 miles, Frank
& Jean Kuhlmeier, 812-537-0526, Kuhlbike@one.net
19, Preemergent Metric,
Bloomington, Il., 30/62 miles, $15, Mike Kerber, 309-454-7800, mkerber@advance-trading.com
19, YMCA's Annual Bike at Nite, Fort Wayne, In., $12 ind., $24 Family,
219-449-7511
19, Pie Ride, Elmhurst Bicycling
Club, Il., Mary Maroney, 630-629-1812
19, Sykkle Tour, Preston, Mn., 12.5 Miles, (888) 845-2100
19, Mayor Daley's
Lakefront Bike Ride, Chicago, Il., 13.1 miles, Sophia Kondos, 312-744-7432,
ShKondas@hotmail.com
19, Burnham Vision Ride,
Chicago, Il., Free
19-20, TOGIR's Amana Colonies River
Valley Bicycle Ride
20, Bicycle Poker Run,
Massillon, Ohio, 18,25 miles, 800-291-0099
20, Huffman Spring Classic,
Xenia, Ohio, 20/40/62/100 miles, Les Handy, 937-376-5548
20, Pedal for Hannah's Home, Painesville, Ohio, 12/25/50 miles, Larry
Willhoite, 440-259-2839, Larryw@ncweb.com
20, Chocolate City Ride, Burlington, Wi., $14, Bob Koldeway, 262-763-7794
20, Intruders Clean Air Tour, Calumet Co. Park, Wi., Nick Milhauder,
920-734-1405, milhaupts@aol.com
20, Arlington
500, Lake Zurich, Il., 28/54/66 miles, $6 before 5/14, Greg Konieczny,
847-255-3468, konie@mindspring.com
20, The Great Calumet Bike
Tour, Chicago, Il., 32 miles, $5 includes lunch, John Pastirik, 773-768-4663,
Ircepa@lincolnnet.net
20, Morse Lake Metric,
Cicero, In., 15/36/62 miles, $17, 317-923-5317, ThereseStaublin@aol.com
20, Sierra Century Bike Tour, Eau Clair, Wi., 12/30/60/80/100 miles,
$15, Eleanor Wolf, 715-835-4829, ewolf@dor.state.wi.us
20, Tour of the Northshore,
Chicago, Il., 10, 28, 50 miles, $20, Marcee Rueth, 847-328-5147, mrueth@cancer.org
20, Tour de Lake Minnetonka, Wayzata, Mn., 25/45 miles, (612)
378-5714
20, Sangamon River Valley Bike Ride, Monticello, Il., 15, 30, 45 miles,
gnix@pdnt.com
20-26, Bluegrass Ride, CATS, Tom & Sherry Masters, 708-358-7797
25, Chicago Critical Mass
Ride, Free
25-27, Horsey Hundred,
Georgetown, ky., Saturday 30/50/75/100 miles, Sunday 30/50/65/miles, horsey@bgcycling.org
26, Ride to Recovery, Council Bluffs, Iowa, 100 miles, 402-344-2242,
opbroekr@ne.lukemia.org
26, Jerry's Jeromesville
Journey, JJJ, Oberlin, Ohio, 50/100 miles
26, 300Km Brevet, Springfield, Ohio, 190 miles, David Buzzee, 937-484-8088,
Ohiorandonneurs@ctcn.net
26, Covered
Bridge Tour, Brookville, Ohio, 23/45/74/103 miles, $3, Mark Buchwalder,
bikewalder@yahoo.com
26, Stateline
60, Roscoe, Il., Blackhawk Bike & Ski Club, 30, 60 miles, Bill
& Shelley, 815-389-3226
27, Chippewa Falls Kiwanis Century, Chippewa Falls, Wi.,
27, Privale Bike Tour, Mount Carroll, Il., Morning ride 35 miles, afternoon
ride 38 miles, Steve Camplin, 815-244-1165
28, Memorial
Day Strawberry Tour, Belleville, Il., 14, 22, 31 miles, 314-739-5180,
tct@touringcyclist.com
28, Memorial Day Ride, Elmhurst
Bicycling Club, Il., Kathy Wagner, 630-469-3863
June
1-3, BEAR, Bicycling Early Agricultural
Roads
1-3, No Frills Tandem Weekend, Seville, Ohio, 20/50/50 miles, Art &
Judee Wickersham, 330-688-7299, Grnmach2@aol.com
2, HOOT, Heart of Ohio Tour,
Ohio, 30/60/100 miles, Eve Holland, 614-326-0435
2, 50
Miles on the Glacial Drumlin Trail, Waukesha, Wi., 50 miles, Gary Moddes,
modi@merr.com
2, Pedal
to Petal Bike Ride, Glacial Drumlin St. Trail, Wi., 10 miles, 920-648-8774
or 608-221-4995
2, 100,000 Metre
T-Shirt Ride, Laingsburg, Mi., 25/50/100K, $15 before5/12, 517-882-3700
x3, t-shirt@biketcba.org
2, 100 Grand, Grand Rapids,
Mi., $20 ind., $40 family, 15/30/62/100 miles, rpdwhlmn@yahoo.com
2, Hot Tamale Ride,
Waldo, Ohio, 8/16/36/64 miles, 740-387-7603, hot.tamale@gte.net
2, Bike Psychos'
Challenge, Marseilles, Il., 6 hr. TT, 48 mile road race, 50K TT, $20
pre-register, Tim Doubek, 708-802-1804, BikePsychos@yahoo.com
2, Tour de Cure, Bloomington, Mn., 40/64/112K, (800) 868-7888,
ext. 678.
2, Moonlight River Ramble, St.
Paul, Mn., 12 or 20 Miles, (612) 378-5714
2, Tour de Cure, Rochester, Mn., 40K/64K/112K, (612)
593-5333
2-3, Marietta River Rendezvous, Duncan Falls,
Ohio, 65 miles daily, Roger Kalter, 740-373-1784, Kalterson@ee.net
2-3, Who Tour, Portsmouth, Ohio, 40 to 50 miles
daily, Kevin Bradbury, 740-858-6652, Shawnee.parks@dnr.state.oh.us
3, Tour de
Cure, Indianapolis, In., 25/50/75K, $15 before May 1st, 317-352-9226
or 1-800-228-2897 x 6731, mbolinger@diabetes.org
3, Miller
Lite Ride for the Arts, Milwaukee, Wi., $20, 414-276-RIDE, ddeweerdt@upaf.org
3, Troy
Strawberry Festival Bike Tour, Troy, Ohio, 25/40/65 miles, $10, Patti
Emmel, 937-339-7714, Bearfogt@aol.com
3, Tour of Lakes, Brainerd, Mn., 35 and
70M, Paul Bunyan Cyclists,
(218) 829-4206
3, Heartland Spring Ride,
Chicago, Il., 773-465-8005, fatback@aol.com
3, Udder Century, Union,
Il., 12 mile metric for kids, 12, 31-50-62-100 miles, $20 adult, Child
6-12 $8 before 5/26, 815-477-6858
3-10, Michigan
North Lakes, Mi., $950, 314-739-5180, tct@touringcyclist.com
4, Ride with Cong, Brainerd, Mn., Jim
Oberstar on the Paul Bunyan Trail, up to 48 M one-way, Terry McGauhey,
(218) 828-3318
7, MS 150 PA Dutch Bike Tour,
Morgantown, Pa., 50/75/100 miles, Kristina Fransel, 800-445-Bike, Kristina.Fransel@Pae.nmss.org
8-10, Lake Tour Bike Trek, Crystal
Lake, Il., to Lake Geneva Wi., $400 in pledges for ALA, Linda Linford,
630-260-9600, thomastdl@aol.com
8-10, Noran Clinic
MS 150 Bike Tour, Duluth, Mn., 612-335-7900, avescio@mssociety.com
9, Pork Rind Festival Bicycle Tour, Harrod, Ohio, 15/30/60 miles, Linda
Murray, 419-225-8241
9, Tour de Versailles, Versailees, Ohio, 25/40/62 miles, James Poeppelman,
937-526-5345
9, Land of Legend Tour, Newark, 35-100 miles, Lew Hullinger, 740-344-5683,
Hully1@nextek.net
9, MS 150 PA Dutch Bike Tour,
Morgantown, Pa., 50/75/100 miles daily
9, Safari Bicycle Tour,
Pekin, In., 8/17/23/33/44/52/60 miles, Tim Maudlin, tmaudlin@powercreative.com
9, Camptown Cycling Tour, Carmel,
In., 5/15/35/65 miles, $19 individual.$40 family, Doug Lawler, 317-896-2647
or 317-846-1230, cdlqx@allstate.com
9, Ride for Relief, Hudson, Il., $20 before 5/25, 10/30/65 miles, Scott
Vogel 309-662-0500 x25, scott@arcmclean.org
9, Rock River Tour, Crawfordsville,
In., 25/40/65/100 miles, 765-362-9615, Dave Doty, ddoty@valleybikes.com
9, Trek
100 Bike Ride, Pewaukee, Wi., 30, 62, 100 miles, coneil@mcw.edu
9, Classic Bike Race/Tour, Cannon Falls, Mn., 30M tour, 60M
race, (507) 263-2289
9-10, Big Mac Shoreline Spring Bike Tour, Mackinaw, Mi., 25/50/75/100
miles, 888-455-8100 or 231-436-5574, pvance@nmo.net
9-10, TOMRV, Bettendorf, Ia., 40/65/80/106
miles, $43, Susie LaForce, 319-355-5530, susielaforce@hotmail.com
9-16, Bike Across Kansas, 500 miles,
$140, Norma & Larry Christie, 316-684-8184, backone@aol.com
10, Sunday in June, Burton, Ohio, 10/25/50/62/100 miles, 440-954-4201,
Clevetourclub@hotmail.com
10, Noran Clinic MS 150,
Duluth-Anoka, Mn., 150M, (612) 335-7900 or (800)-582-5296
10, Tour de Cure, Warrenville,
Il., 25K, 50K, 100K, $20, Jaci Gist, 312-346-1805, jcoy@diabetes.org
10, BCLC Ramble, Wauconda, Il.,
31, 62, 80, 100 miles, $12, Cynthia Simmons, 847-604-0520, cynthia_simmons@CCH.com
10-16, BRAN, Bike Ride Across
Nebraska, $75, 515 miles, Vickie Backman, 402-397-9785, bran@radiks.net
11, Team Shagadelic Century, Chicago, Il., 25/50/75/100 miles, Laura,
773-862-5829, teamshagadelic@hotmail.com
15-17, Tour de Wings, Blaine, Mn., 15 & 40M, Boys & Girls Club
of Twin Cities, (612) 378-5714
16, Honeysuckle Hundred, Columbus, In., $10, 23/38/62/100 miles, Phil
Dimelfeld, 812-342-7014, philipd@hsonline.net
16, Janesville Morning
Rotary Pie Ride, Janesville, Wi., 20/50/100k, John Westphal, 608-754-4427,
jwestphal@westphalec.com
16, C-U Across the Prairie Ride, Prairie
Cycle Club, Urbana, Il., 217-333-3163, ADHCPA@aol.com
16, 43rd Ward Bike Ride, Chicago,
Il., Free, 8 miles, Andy Vi Daley, 773-929-6924, ward43@cityofchicago.org
16-23, GOBA, Ohio, 614-447-0971,
Kenhuffman@yahoo.com
16-17, Steamboat
Junction Weekend, Steamboat Junction, Mo., 45 miles, $60, 314-739-5180,
tct@touringcyclist.com
17, Cycle Across Missouri,
St. Charles, Mo., 50 to 85 miles daily, $275, 314-644-4660, info@gatewayhiayh.org
17, Windy 60, DeKalb, Il., 60/40/20
miles, 815-758-1562, criefl@aol.com
17, Boulevard Lakefront Tour,
Chicago, Il., 10, 35 miles, $25, Brandt Coultas, 312-42-PEDAL, blt@biketraffic.org
17, Kewanee Chain Drive Festival,
Hancock, Mi., Brent Walk, 616-453-4245,
17, Ride the River, Quad Cities
and Illinois, 319-322-7433, riveraction@netexpress.net
17-22, The Other Great Iowa Ride,
TOGIR
18, Spunktacular Day Family Ride, Avon, Mn.,
12M, Michael Jagielski, (320) 356-7269
18-22, Katy
Trail Ride, Mo., 242 miles, $195, David Kelly, 800-334-6946, moparks@mail.dnr.state.mo.us
23, Mission Challenge Ride, Acton, In., 31/76 miles, $25, Mike De Camp,
317-862-9138/9254, decampm@nsk-corp.com
23, Youth Mission Challenge Ride, Acton, In., 2/4/6/8 miles, $10, to
age 14, Mike De Camp, 317-862-9138/9254
23, Casual Coast and Country, Chesterton, In., 15, 30, 62 miles, Jim
Spanopoulos, 219-462-0072, spanop@earthlink.net
23, Tour de Hope, Jefferson,
Wi., 10, 22, 35 miles, Mick Nelson, 920-674-6425, info@tourdehope.org
23, Flat 50 plus Bicycle Tour, Decatur, In., 20/30/50/62/100 miles,
219-724-2705, paul@decaturnet.com
23, Browerville Days Bike Classic, Browerville, Mn., 15 or 35 Miles,
Lynn Geraets, (320) 594-2215
23-24, Casual Coast & Country, Chesterton, In., 15-60 miles daily,
$15 one day, $25 both days, 219-462-2930, snapop@earthlink.net
23-24, MS 150 Bike tour, Elgin,
Il., John Ambrose 312-423-1179, ms150@ild.nmss.org
23-24, SMA
Ride, Southern Wisconsin
23, PALM, Pedal Across Lower Michigan,
280-300 miles, $85, dwtrike@core.com
June 23-July 1, Northwoods
to Capitol Tour, Wi., Kathy Schramm, 608-244-6598
24, Tampico Days Bike Ride, Tampico, Il., 6 miles $12, 6/18/40 miles
$15, Don Lester 815-438-7447, dlester@cin.net
24, Menominee River Century
24, Tour of Saints, Cold Spring, Mn., 35 & 50M, Tour of
Saints, 800-651-TOUR
24, Tour
de Cure, Grafton, Il., 20, 50 , 100 miles, 800-TOUR-888
24, Midsummer Days Bike Ride, Roseville, Mn., 10, 25 or 100M,
(651) 486-3808 (ext. 204 after hours)
24, Swedish Days Ride, 25,
50, 75, 100 miles, $13, 630-584-7353, don@irdon.com
24-29, Fox
Valley, Wi., $359, 374 miles, dennard@execpc.com
24-30, TRIRI,
SW Indiana, 812-332-6028, jbanders@iquest.net
29, Vintage
Bike Ride, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 10 miles
29, Pedal Across Wisconsin-Door
County, Wi., 75-150 miles, Vince Boyer, 847-439-3340, VinceVcs@aol.com
29-31, PAW Door County Ride, 847-439-3340, vcsegv@aol.com
30, BOLD Chicago Lakefront Ride,
Chicago, Il., $20 and $100 in pledges, 25 miles, Jon Schmidt, 773-728-7150,
jonadine@mindspring.com
30, TOGIR's Bear Cub Ride, Fulton,
Il., 25/60 miles daily, $72, Dave Lefever, 319-344-1379, bike@togir.com
30, North of Nowhere, Bagley, Mn., 5/10/20 mile tours, (218)
694-6501
30, SMA Bike Ride,
SW Wisc., $20 fee, minimum $70 in pledges, 40-50 miles, Esma1999@aol.com
30-July 7, GRABAAWR, Wi.,
500 miles, $180, 888-575-3640, wisbike@mhtc.net
July
1, Ride for Unity, Little Falls, Mn., 26/47 Miles, (320) 632-3491
4, 4th of July Metric, JBC,
Plainfield, Il., 815-478-5747
4, 4th of July Ride, Elmhurst
Bicycling Club, Il., Larry Gitchell, 708-421-0120, LarsofMars@aol.com
4, Sunstroke 74,
Kokomo, In., $13, Larry Barnhart, 765-452-7110, schwinn@netusual.net
4, Vintage
Bike Ride, Davenport, Iowa, 10 miles
4, Campbellsville 4th of
July Century Bike Tour, Campbellsville, Ky., $10, jmoore@campbellsvil.edu
7, Liberty Tour,
Mi., Tri-City Cyclists, 22, 40, 60, 100 miles, $25 w/T-shirt, $16 wo, Jim/Barb
Martens, 517-631-1277, tcc@mindnet.org
7-8, Flat Dutchman Ride, TOGIR
7-10, The
Greatest Bicycle Tour of the Historic Canal, Maryland, $30 fee 300
minimum in pledges
8, ODRAM, Mi.,
170 miles, $25, Dick Hoover, 231-893-2453, cshoreline@LMB.org
8, Shooting Star Trail Benefit Ride, Rose Creek,
Mn., 17/30/50 Miles, (507) 433-7571
8, Ultimate Neighborhood
Ride, Chicago, Il., 20/30 miles, $17, Kathy Shubert, 773-248-5499,
kangaroo@suba.com
8, Heatstroke 100, Burlington, Wi., 18, 36, 67 , 100 miles, $20, Scott,
262-763-0219, scott@wi.net
8-14, Biking
in Lake Country, Brainerd, Mn., 490 miles, Roger Wilson, minnbiketours@qwest.net
9, High Gear for Habitat, Litchfield, Mn., 17,
27 or 50M, (320) 693-7271 or S. Sparboe (320) 693-7105
9-14, Heartland
Aids Ride, Minneapolis-Chicago, 500 miles, 1-800-825-1000, aidsride@44keys.com
11-15, Summer
Tour, Mi., $120, summertour@biketcba.org
14, Pedal for Paws,
Monroe, Wi., 10/30/40 miles, Dan Bartholf, W 608-329-9617 H 608-329-5911
14, Cedar Valley Tour, Hiawatha, Iowa, 55 miles daily, rick-paulos@uiowa.edu
14, Round Barn Ride, Brownstown, In., 32/62 miles, Larry Raymer, 812-358-5040/3680,
lraymer@hsonline.net
14, Ride Across Indiana,
RAIN, Terre Haute, In., 162 miles, Kent MacPherson, 812-988-8720, bbc@bloomington.in.us
14, 3rd Annual Pedaling for kicks on
Route 66, Bloomington-Normal, 1-800-676-2353, rverdery@ilfb.org
15 mile family, 25, 50 and 66 mile routes, Cost $15 before June 30, After
June 30 $20, Family route is $20
14, RAIN,
Terre Haute, In., 162 miles, 812-988-8720, bbc@bloomington.in.us
14, Circus City Metric Century,
Peru, In., 16/32/67 miles, Miles Straly, 765-472-2273 or 765-473-3848,
mstraly@cqc.com
15, Thomas Edison Century Ride, Huron, Ohio, $13 before 6/21, $15 after,
10 to 100 miles, 10 mile family loop, KendraW@eriemetroparks.org
Mail checks to: Century Ride, c/o Erie Metroparks, 3910 E. Perkins
Ave, Huron, Ohio 44839 (Checks payable to Huron River Greenway Coalition)
(4/25)
15, Three Rivers Festival Tour, Fort Wayne, In., 22/47/66/100 miles,
Jim Schroeder, 219-471-7142, indiana-jim@juno.com
15, Heritage Fest Ride, Fairmont, Mn., 60 miles one-way to New Ulm,
Larry Vogel, (800) 944-8339 or (507) 238-2434
14-15, Cedar Valley Tour, Cedar Rapids to Waterloo, Iowa, 55 miles
daily,
rick-paulos@uiowa.edu
15, LATE Ride,
Chicago, Il., 773-918-RIDE
15, Biking with Beanzie,
De Kalb, Il., 23, 43, 63, $18, Marv Fogel, 888-228-7476, beanzieride@yahoo.com
15, A Melon Odyssey, NBC,
Plano, Il., 32, 65, 100 miles, Food including trademark melon, SAG, $12
before 6/15, then $16, Jean Maher NPD, 630-848-3535
15-19, Tour de River, Moline, Il.,
150 miles in 4 days, 314-739-5180, $565, bike@togir.com
15-21, Habitat 500, Wi., ebenisch@tchabitat.org
16-23, Mighty Rivers Tour,
Northfield, Mn., 800-245-3263
17-19, Amishland
Lakes Ride, NW Indiana and Southern Michigan, Bob Hinckle, 847-259-1423
21, Smoothest bike ride in the world, Indianapolis,
$35 minimum in fundraising, 317-352-9226 or 1-800-228-2897 x 6731, mbolinger@diabetes.org
(New date)
21, WOW, Women
on Wheels, Mason, Mi., 17/32/50 miles, $15 before 7/7, 517-882-3700 x3,
wow@biketcba.org
21, Great Greenway Tour, Muncie,
In., 2-20/30/62 miles, $12, Sam Montgomery, spokea-dwheel@aol.com
21, Heart of the Lakes Bike Tour, Sauk Centre, Mn., 15, 35 and 60M,
(320) 352-6131
21, Michigander Weekend, Comstock Park, Mi., 38 miles daily, $72, Barry
Culham, 517-485-6022, rtcmichigander@transact.org
21, Scenic Shore 150 Bike Tour, Door County, Wi., 800-261-7399, reuterc@wi.leukemia-lymphoma.org
21, The River Ride, Jackson, Mn., 15, 30 and 50M, Michele Anderson
or Denise Hansen, (507) 847-3010
21, Shoreline Bicycle Tour Circle Route,
Mi., 270 miles, $195-$295, 517-334-9100, cshoreline@LMB.org
21-22, Michigander, Mi., (2day) $72, (Fat Tires), 517-485-6022
21-27, Michigander, Mi., (7 day) $265, 42-62 miles daily, 517-485-6022
21-28, XOBA, Ohio, 375
miles, $225, Randy Bennett, 614-447-1006, rqbike@aol.com
21-28, Shoreline Circle Tour, Mi.,
517-334-9100, cshoreline@LMB.org
22, Flowerfest Bicycle Tour,
Kalamazoo, Mi., 15/31/62/100 miles, 616-343-2288, kalamazoo.b.c@juno.com
22, Pedal Across Wisconsin-Long, Door County, Wi., Vince Boyer, 847-439-3340,
Vincevcs@aol.com
22-27, Michigander, Mi., (6 day) $230, 42-62 miles daily, 517-485-6022
22-27, MS TRAM,
Brekenridge, Mn., 300 miles, 612-335-7900, avescio@mssociety.com
22-28, PAW Heart of Wisconsin Ride, Janesville, Wi., 847-439-3340,
vcsegv@aol.com
22-28, Ragbrai, Iowa
22-28, Michigander 6 & 7 Day, Muskegon, Mi., 40-60 miles daily,
$230, $265, Barry Culham, 517-485-6022, rtcmichigander@transact.org
23-28, Heartland Patchwork,
Manitowac, Wi., 800-245-3263
28, NITE Ride, Indianapolis,
In., 20 miles, $25, 317-767-7765
28, Grey Eagle Hills Classic, Grey Eagle, Mn., 10, 34, 50 & 100M,
Jay Grammond, (612) 389-0015
28, Tour de Bun Bike Classic, Montgomery, Mn., 12, 30 or 60M, Greg
Morgan, (507) 364-7331
July 28- Aug 4, Shoreline West Tour,
390 miles, $160-$260, 517-334-9100, cshoreline@LMB.org
29, Wolfride 2001 Lupus Century,
Columbia, Il., $30 and $70 pledge, 25/60/100 miles, Eric Humes 314-432-0008,
info@wolfride.com
29, Wizard Ride, Elmhurst
Bicycling Club, Yorkville, Il. email wizardride@hotmail.com
July 29- Aug 4, TOWUP, Tour of the Western Upper Peninsula of Michigan,
Ironwood, Mi., $25, Arlyn & Sandy Aronson, 906-932-9852, arlysand@cheqnet.net
August
3, Tour de 'Toona, Altoona,
Pa., 202-822-1333, bikeleague@bikeleague.org
4-5, MS150 Best Dam
Bike Tour, Milwaukee, Wi., 262-547-8999, jenny.ekesdwig@nmss.org
4-11, Shoreline Bowtie Tour, Gaylord,
Mi., 360 miles, $195-$295, 517-334-9100, cshoreline@LMB.org
4-11, CANDISC,
Garrison, ND, 452 Miles, Dick Messerly, (800) 799-4242, rmesserl@state.nd.us
5, Baldwin
Blast, Baldwin City, Ks.,
5, Around Illinois Back
Roads, AIBR, JBC, 400+ miles, $225, Steve Alberico, 815-467-5748, Larry317@gateway.net
5-9, Tour da
UP, Baraga, Mi., 200 miles, $275, Carol Carr, 906-226-5059, eves 906-226-3385,
afc@bresnanlink.net
5, Rotary Ride 2001, Nequa
Valley HS, Naperville, Il. 630-355-6692, ipedal@mindspring.com,
10, 25, 50, 75 mile routes, $18.00 prior to July 20th, $20.00 after
5-11, Northern Exposure Fat Tire Tour,
265 miles, $325, 517-334-9100, cshoreline@LMB.org
5-11, Sagbraw, Sparta,
Wi., 325 miles, $175, 888-575-3640, wisbike@mhtc.net
5-11, Northern Exposure Fat Tire Tour
5-12, Tour des Trees, Minneapolis
to Milwaukee,
7-10, Lakeshore Loop, Bellaire, Mi., 12/30/60 miles, 231-946-1344,
northw@northlink.net
10, Gurnee Days Bike Ride, Gurnee, Il., $15 before 8/3, 10/20 miles,
Mike's Bikes 847-662-8482, staff@mikesbikesgurnee.com
10, Chicago Tree Ride, Chicago,
Il., $50, 25 miles, Laura Stempel, 773-784-7620, lauras@eteract.com
10-12, Amishland
& Lakes, Howe, In., 25-69 miles, 219-674-0088, bobndee@msn.com
11, Midnight Madness, Milwaukee, Wi., 414-961-2525, info@hostellingwisconsin.org
11, Gurnee Days Evening Ride, Gurnee, Il., 10 or 20 miles, $20, Mary
Lou Casey, 847-432-0577, mcasey@cancer.org
11, Interplanetary
Bicycle Ride, Peoria, Il., 10, 25, 50, 80, 100 miles, $20 before 8/1,
then $23, Sheldon Shafer, 309-686-7000, sschafer@lakeview-museum.org
11-12, T-N-T, TOGIR's Nauvoo tour
11-13, Cow-A-Lunga, Il, Wi.
12, Flinthills Death Ride,
Madison, Ks., 70 miles, $35, J. C. Van Deventer, 785-331-4502, SEPUSA@usa.net
12, Tour de Chippewa Celebrity Ride, Mn., 30/60/100 miles, Bruce Hayhoe
Sr., 715-723-8983, BHayhoe@aol.com
12, Bike Me, Sparta,
Wi., 25-65 miles, $145, Dennis Northey, 414-671-4560, dennard@execpc.com
12-17, Bike Me Tour,
Wi., 414-671-4560, dennard@execpc.com
12, Moonlight
Ramble, St. Louis, Mo., $10, 314-644-4660, info@gatewayhiayh.org
17-19, SWEBCO, Elmhurst
Bicycling Club, Whitewater, Wi., Mary Maroney, 630-629-1812, cycling3@msn.com
17-19, Great
River Ride, St. Paul-Winona, Mn., 30 or 70M each day, American Lung
Ass'n, (800) 642-5864
19, Imagine School Peace
2001, Schaumburg, Il., $20 before 8/10, $25 after, 7.8/15.6 miles,
Aimee-Lynn Simpson, 773-929-4100, ItHappensInc@aol.com
19, Sizzling
Century, Kokomo, In., $15 before Aug 5, 34/51/62/100 miles, Joe Thompson,
765-459-8431,
jthompso@netusa1.net
19, Tour de Corn, Ortonville, Mn., 30 Miles,
(800) 568-5722
19, The Bike Ride Across Carver County, Waconia,
Mn., 10M & 40M, 952-442-6610
20, Cal Miller Memorial Ride/Race, Perham, Mn.,
12M ride or 36M race, 1-800-634-6112
25, Highlander 50, St. Germain,
Wi., 50 miles, $40, Nancy Rand, 715-358-2362, vambasa@vambasa.com
25, Kiwanis Fun Day, Mt.
Vernon, Il. 2, 12, 30, 50, 100 miles, Bernie 618-244-5632, bfc@mvn.net
25-26, Field of Dreams, TOGIR
26, Cream City Cycle Club
Century, Waterford, Wi., 25/62/100 miles, $20, Rich Metzger, 414-299-9398,
creamccc@execpc.com
26, Wabash
River Century Ride, Lafayette, In., 35/65/100 miles, $15, Wanda 1-800-875-5361,
slaing1486@aol.com
26, Old Mill Century, Oregon,
Il., 25, 50, 75, 100 miles, $18 before 8/18, Kevin Askam, Kevin_Askam@yahoo.com
26, Bike Psychos
Century, Coal City, Il., 35, 50, 70, 100, 124 miles, 708-802-1804,
$12 before 8/21, $17 day of ride, BikePsychos@yahoo.com
27, Crow Wing Classic, Staples, Mn., 25, 50 or 50M, (218) 894-1515
ext. 334
29-Sept 2, DALMAC, Lansing, Mi.,
350 miles, $155, 517-882-3700, dalmac@bikecba.org
31-Sept 3, Mtr2001, Midwest Tandem
Rally, Duluth, Minnesota
September
1, Prairie 100, Lincoln, Il., $17 before 8/17, $20 after, $40 family,
10/31/62 miles, Sarah Farris, 217-735-3915, ymca2@ccaonline.com
1, Blueberry
Bicycle Cruise, Plymouth, In., 31/42/62 miles, family 16 miles, $10,
219-936-8898 x340, blueberry@blueberryfestival.org
1, The Warm Up Ride, Lawrence, Ks., 20/26/50 miles, 785-331-4502, SEPUSA@usa.net
1-3, Covered
Bridges Tour, Rockville, In., $250, 314-739-5180, tct@touringcyclist.com
2, Wright Stuff
Century, Madison, Wi., 30/60/100 miles, $20, Sarah Grimes 920-648-8024
or Bob Steinberg 608-848-3461, cmestein@chorus.net
2, Tour Hog Heaven, Kewanee, Il., $12, Scott Taylor, 309-853-4431
4-6, Ag in the classroom Bike Ride, Findlay, Il., $75 before 8/15,
Steve Newman, 309-557-2230, snewman@ilfb.org
8, South Lakefront Bike Tour,
Chicago, Il., 10 miles, $7, Deb Musiker, 312-939-0838, dmusiker@lakemichigan.org
8, Popcorn 100, Marion, Ohio, 25/62 miles, $10 before 8/10 $12 after,
Marion General Public Relations Dept., 1000 McKinley Park Drive,
Marion, Ohio 43302, Attn: Popcorn 100
8, Jesse James Bike Tour, Northfield, Mn., 30/60/100M, (800) 658-2548
8, One Day Ride Across Michigan, ODRAM,
Muskegon, Mi., 170 miles, $25, Dick Hoover, 231-893-2453, cshoreline@LMB.org
8-9, MS 150,
Troy Mo.
8-9, MS 150, Fairway, Ks.,
800-FIGHT-MS
9, Lakeshore
Century, Chesterton, In., 25/62/100 miles, $12, $17 after 8/20, 219-462-0072
9, Capital City Century,
Springfield, Il., 12, 25, 62, 100 miles, Jerry Ihnen 217-498-8877, jerry423@aol.com
9, TOGIR's Door County WI Tour,
Wi., 133 miles, $735, Dave Lefever, 319-344-1379, bike@togir.com
9, Saint Paul Classic Bike Tour,
Saint Paul, Mn., 15/31M, (612) 882-3180 or 651-290-0309.
9, Lakeshore Century, CCC, 25,
62, 100 miles, $12, Dave, 219-662-6923, dstok@mail.icongrp.com
9, Harmon 100, Wilmont, Wi.,
35, 65, 100 miles, 847-520-5010, wheeling@wheelmen.com
9, Capital City Century,
Springfield, Il., 12, 25, 62, 100 miles, Jerry Ihnen 217-498-8877, jerry423@aol.com
9-14, Katy
Trail End to End, Sedalia, Mo., $675, 314-739-5180, tct@touringcyclist.com
9-10, Racoon River
Ride to Jefferson, Waukee, Iowa, 102 miles roundtrip, 515-386-2155,chamber@jeffersoniowa.com
11-12, Amish Land
& Lakes, Howe, In., Sat. 25 to 69 miles, Sun. 30/52/62 miles, Chuck
Nelson, cnelson@memo.acehardware.com
15, Hoosier
Hills, Bloomington, In. 20/60/100k, $20 before 8/31, Anne Philips-Holahan,
812-332-1254, annepatrice24780@aol.com
15, Tour of the Ozarks,
12/25/50/100 miles, 800-216-2464, mayfly@rollanet.org
15, Mora Bicycle Tour, Mora, Mn., 30/60/100M, (320) 679-1677
15, Amish Country
Bicycle Tour, Arthur, Il., 15/25/35-40/60'ish miles, $6.00
15, Scout About Ride, Mooseheart,
Il., 5, 15, 30, 62.5 miles, $25, Mike Stein, 630-584-9250, mjsteinusa@netscape.net
15-16, Big Mac Fall Scenic Tour, Macinaw, Mi., 25/50/75/100 miles,
231-436-5574, 888-455-8100, pvance@nmo.net
16, Pedal the Kettle, Waukesha, Wi., Mark Blackman, 414-297-9135, bike-pedal@mailcity.com
16, Gourmet Bike Ride, Neenah,
Wi., 15/35/70 miles, $20 no shirt, $27 with shirt, Randy Alt, 920-729-5600,
bstfrnds@vbe.com
16, Stillwater Bicycle Classic, Stillwater, Mn., 20/35/60M, (612)
378-5714
16, TOSOC,
Stillman Valley, Il., 25, 50, 75, 100 miles, $14 before 9/5, $17 after,
Bill & Shelly, 815-389-3226, TWOCRANKIN@aol.com
16, North Shore Century, Evanston
Bicycle Club, Julie Keating 847-866-7743, 25, 50, 62 miles,
Pre reg cost $15.00 day of cost $20.00
16-21, Door County Ride, TOGIR,
Wi.
16-21, TRIRI
September Escapade, 812-332-6028,
jbanders@iquest.net
21-23, Family 50 Bike Ride, South Milford, In., 219-351-2331 or 800-783-5138,
lakewood@nicumc.org
22, A ride with heroes,
Mooresville, In., 15/30/63 miles, $25, 317-831-6729, abrdaly@aol.com
22, No Baloney
Ride, Peoria, Il., 25/50/75/100 miles, $15, Families $40, Bill Semmens,
309-693-9388,
Semmens@mtco.com
22, Hope Ride, Hope, In., 10/25/50/100 miles, $20, Paul Ashbrook, ashbrook@shelbynet.net
22, Tour de Lac, Spicer, Mn., 10/24/35/50M, (320) 235-2592
22-23, St.
Genevieve, Columbia, Il., $105, 314-739-5180, tct@touringcyclist.com
23, Rigatoni
Rock and Ride, Chicago, Il., $25 adult, $15 child, 40 miles, 708-771-8522,
mugnofdn@yahoo.com
23, Metric
Madness 2001 Bike Ride, Mundelein, Il., 25/45/62 miles, $18 adults,
$40 family, 847-970-9235, pohman@ix.netcom.com
23, Headwaters, Park Rapids, Mn., 100, 45, 75
or 100M, (218) 732-4111 or (800) 247-0054
29, Ride The Nine, Charleston, Il., 10/30/60 miles, $25 individual,
$60 family, Annette Klinzing, 309-888-2557, soillarmgt@aol.com
30, History/Mystery Bike Tour, Chicago,
Il., $8 individual, $15 family, 8 miles, 773-233-3100, jljcoop@mindspring.com
30, Apple Cider Century,
Three Oaks Michigan, 20/50/75/100 miles, $25/$35, 888-877-2068, bryan@applecidercentury.com
30, Bill Lipinski's Tour de Tower, Western Springs, Il., Free, 708-352-3822
30, Pumpkin Pie Ride,
Peru, Il., Starved Rock Cycling Association, $14, 10-100 miles, 815-434-7823,
bikegod@ivnet.com,
or bike11@udnet.net
Sept 30-Oct 7, Tour
of the Door Penisula 2, Door County, Wi., $750, 314-739-5180, tct@touringcyclist.com
October
1, Mille Lacs
Bike Ride, Isle, Mn., 35 or 70M, (888) 350-2692 (Replaces BRAML)
6, Tour de Cape,
Cape Girardeau, Mo., 100, 62, 30, 15 miles, Jan Gerard, 573-651-3483, TourDeCape@Bicycling.com
7, Harvest
Homecoming Tour, Floyd Knobs, In., 22/33/47/64 miles, $10 before 9/26,
812-948-2453
7, Great Pumpkin Metric
Bicycle Ride, Evansville, In., 25/50/100 kilometers, bicycle@evansville.net
7, Pumpkin Pedal Bike Tour, Geneva, Il., 10/20/40/62 miles, $25, Sandy
Hutchins, 630-377-7250, shutch48@aol.com
7, Ride to the Depot,
White Heath, Il. 217-352-7600
7, Harvest Ride for Arthitis,
Rend Lake, Il., 10/25/40/65/100 miles, $15 before 9/21, Jim Rasor 618-985-2333,
jim@harvestride.org
13, Wheaton History Center Annual Bicycle Tour, Wheaton, Il., $20 residents,
$25 non-residents, 630-682-9472
13, Fat Tire Tour of Lake
Geneva, Lake Geneva, Wi., $25,
13, Outdoor Expo and Barbeque Festival Bike Ride, Hopkins County, Ky.,
25/50/100K, $12, 270-821-9622
14, City Cycle Tour for MS,
Chicago, Il., 30 or 60 miles, John Ambrose, 888-343-1179, citycycle@ild.nmss.org
14, Heartland Fall Ride,
Chicago, Il., 773-465-8005, fatback@aol.com
20-21, Hilly Hundred, Bloomington,
In., Saturday 40/50 miles, Sunday 30/50 miles, 317-767-7765
20, AAAA of NCC Scholarship Bike Walk, Naperville, Il., $15 or $50
in pledges, Curtis Mayfield, 847-634-1610, cvmayfield@yahoo.com
20, Millstadt
Harvest Ride, Millstadt, Il., 15, 25, 35 miles, 314-739-5180, tct@touringcyclist.com
21, Cemetery Century, FOS,
Goodenow Grove FP, Beecher, Il. Dave DeGroot 708-672-5048, bikenut99@yahoo.com,
33, 55, 65, 100 miles, Cost TBD
28, Halloween Ride, Elmhurst
Bicycling Club, Il., Mike Incopero
November
11, Lakefront Ride, Chicago,
Il., Athletes United for Peace, 773-465-8005, fatback@aol.com
(11/2)
18, Stride or Ride, Des Moines, Ia, 1.5 or 3.5 mile loop, $5.00, Shirley
Patterson, spatterson@iowawish.org
22, Thanksgiving Day Ride, Elmhurst
Bicycling Club, Il., Larry Gitchell, 708-421-0120, LarsofMars@aol.com
24-25, Fat Tire Festival,
Lake Glendale, Il., Brendan Collier, 618-457-7067, siucycling@hotmail.com
(11/1)
December
1, 3rd Annual Reindeer Ride,
Gurnee, Il., 9 miles, $15, Mike's Bikes 847-662-8482, staff@mikesbikesgurnee.com
9, Lakefront Ride, Chicago,
Il., Athletes United for Peace, 773-465-8005, fatback@aol.com
(11/2)
January 2002
1, New Years Day Ride, Jefferson,
Wi., 25 miles, $50 in pledges required, Mick Nelson, 920-674-6425, info@tourdehope.org
(11/2)
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