The rides on this page start Saturday, April 20 and end Labor Day (except otherwise noted).
Pace refers to the speed while riding. Our ride leaders will make every effort to maintain this advertised pace to ensure all riders are comfortable. Helmets are required with front & rear lights recommended. Eye protection, water bottle, reflective clothing, energy snack and cash are encouraged.
Cancellation Policy: Ride leaders will assess weather/riding conditions and may change the route or cancel the ride as appropriate. Watch the PCC email list for ride cancellation notices. We try to avoid thunderstorms, lightning, very high winds and alien invasions.
Ride leaders: If you need to cancel a ride with less than two (2) hrs notice, please come to the ride as scheduled to inform members in person who may not have gotten the message.
Monday Moderate Ride
Monday Moderate Rides departing 6:00 p.m. from Meadowbrook Park, (Race St parking lot) Urbana Show-and-go. Typically two groups going 12-14 mph and 15-18 mph. A route suggestion based on wind and daylight will be posted each week. Come on out. **SHOW-AND-GO** Questions?: Nina Chanlin (sweatyninabikes@gmail.com), who will sometimes be present as ride leader
Monday Mahomet Ride
Monday Evening Mahomet Ride (12-15 mph, 20-35 miles, depending upon available sunlight) 6:00pm from the Buffalo Trace bike trail parking lot on the west side of Illinois 47, aka County Rd 350E (across the road from the Botanical Gardens and about 700 ft south of the entrance to the Museum of the Grand Prairie). This is a social ride. We are not really serious about the pace line. Come enjoy curvy, hilly roads! Leader: Ellen Hedrick (ellenh1965@gmail.com)
Tuesday Morning Ride
Tuesday Morning Ride (10-12 mph, 20-25 miles) 9:00am, starting from Porter Park. Show-and-Go with participants selecting a destination. An email announcement will be made if the week’s ride will start from a different location. If any questions, contact Richard Brannon (ribabran@aol.com)
Tuesday Women's Ride
Tuesday Night Women’s Ride 6:00 p.m. 14-16 mph, 20-25 miles (shorter at the beginning of the riding season). On the east side of the Windsor Galeria (the mall where Sun Singer is located) 1115 W. Windsor Rd. Champaign, IL 61821. Special Instructions: Wear a helmet, water bottle (with water or Gatorade), have front and rear lights on your bike, extra tube (in-case of flat), bring a snack (energy bar or energy chews, or similar snack). After the ride: Plan on joining us for dinner and a beverage at Sun Singer. Currently SHOW-AND-GO. This description is what has been typical but participants can adapt before starting the ride.
Wednesday Evening Ride
Wednesday Pedal for Pleasure 9-15 mph, 12-14 miles April through Aug 6:15pm. Meet at El Toro at the Fields. Suitable for beginners and any rider who wants to meet people and enjoy a leisurely ride and maybe some eats after the ride. Mountain bikes and board shorts welcome. **SHOW-AND-GO** Let Sue Jones (siouxgeonz@gmail.com) know if you can commit to being the leader on one or more Wednesdays.
Thursday Evening Ride
Thursday Evening Ride 12-13 mph, 20-25 miles 6:00pm. Meet at Porter Park Champaign. Leaders: John Prince (princejohnm@gmail.com) and Jim Webster (jim@websterappraisals.com)
Friday Biweekly Ride
Friday Biweekly All Generation Kickapoo Rail Trail (KRT) ride – (June 2, 14; July 5, 19; Aug 2, 18, 30; Sep 13, 21) Meet at the Urbana Walmart KRT trailhead at 5:45 pm. Rollout at 6:05pm. Ride out and back on the KRT as far as you like. These kid, parent, and grandparent friendly bike rides. There is no set distance or pace, just come out and meet some other people who love cycling. Any kind of bike is welcome, as well as child trailers, tag-a-longs, jogging strollers, or even training wheels. There will be some people on band who can help lubricate chains, fill tires with air, and adjust brakes/gears prior to the ride. Helmet, water, snacks, and appropriate clothing are recommended.
Saturday Morning Ride
Saturday Saunter for Serious Social Cyclists (Typically 20 miles, 10-13 mph) from Meadowbrook Park, (Race St parking lot) Urbana 9:00 April and May; 8:00 June-Aug. Special Instructions: Be sure to do your “ABC” check — air in the tires, brakes work, chain flowing freely. All kinds of bikes and people welcome (tho’ children must be accompanied by adult). We ride as a group and stay together but will break into smaller groups (it happens anyway) for added safety. Leader: Sue Jones (siouxgeonz@gmail.com)
Wild Card Racing Group
Wild Card Cycling Racing Rides depart on various days from various locations. Average speeds often exceed 20 mph, and distances may exceed 50 miles, so riders should be familiar enough with the area and be prepared to get home on their own. Lighting gear is encouraged. http://wildcardcycling.org/calendar
