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January

1, Polar Ride for MS, Glenview, Il., 10 miles, Free, Brian (847) 419-7510, briahoe@cdw.com 
1, ABCDEFG Ride, Medina, Oh., 3/12/24 miles, Lou Vetter, 330-725-0441, bikevetter@aol.com
1, 3RVS's Chilly Challenge, Fort Wayne, In., 15 miles, 219-435-1409, chillychallenge@3rvs.com
1, Polar Bear Run, Kokomo, In., 15/20 miles, 219-699-6825, bettylee@netusa1.net
1, First Dozen, Dearborn, Mi., 12 miles
1, Polar Rhino Ride, Clarkston, Mi., 8/17 miles
1, New Years Day Ride, Chicago Cycling Club, Julie Sherman, bikegoddess@hotmail.com
4, Arctic Century, Lee's Summit, Mo., 10/20/30/100 miles, Andy Gharavi, AGHARAVI@hntb.com
25, Freeze your Fanny Ride, Okoboji, Ia., 32 miles, $15 before 1/17, $20 after, 712-332-9001

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February

1, Illini Chill, A Red Flannel Affair, St. Joseph, Il., 22+ miles, $30, Kent D. Dunn,: 217-469-7566,: Tnek.Tnias@juno.com
1, Brr Ride, Perry, Ia.

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March

9, Chill-i Ride, Newton, Ia, 20 miles, Larry Hufaker, 641-792-5334, huff_puff98@hotmail.com
16, St. Patrick's Day Ride, Lake Zurich, Il., 21/26/47 miles, $7, Mary Kay Drapeau, 847-520-5010 x3, wheeling@wheelmen.com
21-23, Subaru Chicago Bike Show, Chicago, Il.
29, Rookie Ride, St. Louis, Mo., $4, Amy Schmidt, 314-739-5180 tctours@touringcyclist.com

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April

5, Think Spring Ride, Oh., 15/30 miles, free, Mike Perko or Paula Adams, 330-650-4846
6, Spring Forward, Union, Il., 31/62 miles, 847-622-5356,
12, Best Buddies - Ride for Inclusion, Indianapolis, In., Nick Parkevich, 317-917-0750, nickparkevich@bestbuddies.org
12. Woodstock, New Albany, Oh., 30/60/100 miles, Tricia Kovacs and David Jeffords, 614-476-9093, djeffords@att.net
12-13, St. Genevieve Weekend, 55 miles daily, $135, Amy Schmidt, (314)739-5180, tctours@touringcyclist.com
13, Folks on Spokes Easter Ride, University Park, Il., 25,35,45,65+ miles, $15 before 4/1, $20 after, Bernard O'Reilly, 708-585-7672,
        Bern49@attbi.com
13, AFROST, A Freebie Ride & Ohio Spring Tour, Amherst, Oh., 25/50/64 miles
19, Athens Spring Ride, Nelsonville, Oh., 25-80 miles, 740-594-9944
20, Walk or Bike for the Earth, Cleveland, Oh., 10/20/30 miles, 216-634-2345
26, Emmaus Home Ride, St. Charles, Mo., 20/27/40 miles, $20 or $15 each for a group, Amy Schmidt, 314-739-5180 tctours@touringcyclist.com
26, Peak of Ohio Bicycle Tour, Oh., 43 miles, Morgan, 888-564-2646, mcomer@logancountyohio.com
26, Trails for Tails Bike Ride, DeKalb, Il., Bill McCarthy, 815-787-7402, veg@niu.edu
26, 36th SPOT, Groveport, Oh., 25 to100 miles, Bruce and Barb Meyers, 614-882-9407, bjm050@aol.com
26-29, The Great Bike Challenge, Branson, Mo. to Memphis, Tn., 250 miles
26-May 2, The Great Bike Challenge, Branson, Mo. to Memphis, Tn. and back, 500 miles
27, Ironman, Mn., 30/68/100 miles, 612-378-3773
27, Silver Springs 60, Yorkville, Il., Richard Westermann, iljayhawks@msn.com
27, Rendezvous on the Riverfront Ride, Havana, Il., 25/50/75 miles, $15 before 4/15, $15 after no t-shirt, Joanne Skoglund, 309-547-2730,
        jskoglund@tnc.org
27, SICCO, Spring in Columbiana County Ohio, Leetonia, Oh., 20-50 miles, Jim Dubiel, 330-782-8748, sicco2003@yahoo.com
27-May 3, Great Bike Challenge, Branson, Mo., 560 miles, 417-332-8925, bike@kidsacrossamerica.org
27, Mid-Ohio Century, Olentangy, Oh., 614-261-1798

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May

3, Ride the Ups and Downs, Elizabeth, Il., 22/31/46/60 miles, $15 by 4/27, $20 after, Jerry Bausman, 815-858-2002, bausnana@juno.com
3, Tour de Stooges, Lebanon, Il., 13/19/30/42/63 miles, $15, $12 for HI-AYH members, $7 for kids under 14, 314-644-4660,
        tourdestooges@rogerkramercycling.org
3, Kish Classic, Kishwaukee, Il., 20/40 miles, 10 mile family ride, Andy Bramer, 815-825-2086x384
3, Covered Bridge Tour, Rockville, In., 18/37/45/100 miles, $15, $20 after 4/28, LeeEtta Lightle, 765-569-3430, villagers@ccsdana.net, or    
        billiecreekvillage@hotmail.com
3, Black Swamp Budget Tour, Bowling Green, Oh., 40/50/60 miles, 419-243-7680
3, Bike Against Cancer Bike & BBQ, Oberlin, Oh., 10/25/75 miles, Ross Karre, 440-775-6041, ross.karre@oberlin.edu
3, Cycling Safari, Powell, Oh., Lisa Beebe, 614-645-3581
3, TGI Spring Bicycle Ride, Petersburg , Il., 12/25/40/59 miles, $8 individual, $18 Family three or more, Lynn Miller, 217-787-3354,
        psyclist@comp.net
3, Door Bike Ride, Discover Our Other Roads, Michigan City, In., 888-259-5999, lambc@csinet.net
3, Pedal de Ponds Bike Tour, Fergus Falls, Mn., 20/100 miles, 50/100k, 218-739-4489
3-4, Harmonie Hundred, New Harmony, In., 2-50 miles, Terry Burks, 812-682-4885, burks@evansville.net
3-4, Nauvoo Weekend, Nauvoo, Il., 80-100 miles, $150, Amy Schmidt, 314-739-5180 tctours@touringcyclist.com
4, Sudden Century, Minooka, Il., 30/45/60/80/100 miles, $10 by 4/25, $15 after, Brenda Alberico, 815-467-5748, alberico@cbcast.com
4, Prairie Pedal, Grayslake, Il., 4/7/11/35/55 miles, $9-$25, Roland Lauer, 847-622-4100, kherman@BFUSA.com
4,  KLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ, Huron, Ohio, 90 miles, 419-433-8353, pogo@lrbcg.com
4, Metro Grand Spring Tour, New Boston, Mi., 25/45/62 miles, $16-$43 family before 4/23, $22-$55 after, Al Petri Jr., 313-381-2833,
        oldshort@comcast.net
4, Celebrate Cycling, Waterloo, Ne., 13/35/50 miles, 402-572-3190, 1-800-755-3959, nen@nmss.org
4, Cincinnati Chili Century Bike Tours, Clermont County, Oh., 15/25/38/58/66/100 miles, Barry Rosenfeld, 513-791-4563
4, TOOH, Top of Ohio Hundred, Milford Center, Oh., 25/65/100 miles, Ron Doran, 614-527-2989, rkok7@aol.com
4, Spring Into Wisconsin Metric Century Fun Ride, Sun Prairie, Wi., 12/30/64 miles, $25 before 4/21, $30 after, Todd McLaughlin, 608-882-2411,
        info@springintowisconsin.com
9, Night Rides on the Towpath, Peninsula, Oh., 15 to 20 miles, Derrick, 800-201-7433
10, MS 60/30, Maplewood, Mn., (612) 335-7900, 1-800-582-5296 or biketour@mssociety.com
10, Allianz Life MS, Maplewood, Mn., 30/60 miles, 612-335-7900
10-11, TOSRV, Oh., 200 miles, $44,
10-11, STOKR, Missoula, Mt.,
11, Back 40 Challenge-A Mother's Day Ride, Clarkston, Mi., 17/27/44 miles,
16-18, Zoo-De-Mackinac Bike Bash, Harbor Springs, Mi., 51 miles, $40, Doug & Greg Drawbaugh, 248-549-1072, zoo@zoo-de-mack.com
16-18, Cows Spring Rally, Port Washington, Wi., Jim Jablonowski, 414-259-1269, jabo_jim@msn.com
17, Best Dam Bike Ride, Ankeny, Ia., 30/40 miles, Todd Schenck, 515-963-3572, tschenck@ci.ankeny.ia.us
17, Tour de Max, Culver, In., 10/30/62 miles, $15, $20 after 4/30, Joyce Hanselman, 574-892-6693, albertjoyce@skyenet.net,
        hanselmj@culver.k12.in.us
17, Ranger Racing, Grand Rapids, Mi.  $12 before 5/3, $20 after, 14/26/39 miles, n.christensen@att.net
17, Tour de Cure, Madison, Wi., 25/50/100k, Lora Kline, 608-825-7700
17, Madison Meander, Madison, In., 30/40/60 miles, $18, Jim Olson, 812-265-5479, meander@madisonbicycleclub.com
17, Pedal with Pete, Kent, Oh., 17/40 miles, Jen Pierce, 800-304-7383
17, Miami Valley Tandem Rally, Oxford, Oh., 30/50/60 miles, Frank & Jean Kuhlmeier, 812-537-0526, kuhlbike@one.net
17, A Ride for the Nations, New Albany, Oh., Brenda Artrip, 614-294-2434
17-18, TOSRV West, Missoula, Mt., 200/260 miles, 406-728-0364, info@tosrvwest.org
18, Tour of the North Shore, Skokie, Il., 3/10/30/50 miles, $35 minimum in pledges, Dave Wampach, 847-328-5147, dwampach@cancer.org
18, Morse Lake Metric, Cicero, In., 15/35/62 miles, Therese Staublin, 317- 923-5317, theresestaublin@earthlink.net
18, Walk and Roll Chicago, Chicago, Il., 15 miles, 312-372-0471, walk.roll@cancer.org
18, Sangamon River Ride, Monticello, Il., 15/30/45 miles, $15 per person, $30 family, gnix@pdnt.com
18, Arlington 500, Barrington, Il., Greg Konieczny, 847-255-3468, konie@mindspring.com
18, Orchard County Tour, LaPorte, In., 16/30/50 miles, David Wolfe, 219-362-4200
18, Sierra Century Bike Tour, Eau Claire, Wi., 12/30/60/80/100 miles, $15 before 5/8, $20 after, Elenoar Wolf,
    715-835-4829, ellewolf@arczip.com
18, Chocolate City Bike Ride, Burlington, Wi., 19/33/62 miles, $14/$17 day of, 262-763-7794, paul@focus-realty.com
18, Wild Lupine Bike Tour, Crissey, Oh., 21 miles, 419-841-4510, toledoareacouncil@ekit.com
18, Huffman Spring Classic, Dayton, Oh., 20/40/63/100 miles, Rob Pretzinger, 937-298-6197, huffmanclassic@yahoo.com
23-25, Horsey Hundred, Ky.,
24, Giro d' Festa, Herrin, Il., Family ride to 100k, jrasor@wsiltv.com
24, Stateline 60, Roscoe, Il., 15/35/65 miles, $28 by 5/17, $33 after, Dave Morgan, 815-874-6824, mbira46@earthlink.net
24, JJJ, Jerry's Jeromesville Journey, Oberlin, Oh..
24-25, Pere Marquette 100 Weekend, St. Louis, Mo-Il., 55 miles daily, $25, Ted Sleeper, 314-322-5543, tksleeper@earthlink.net
24-26, Cottonwood 200, Topeka, Ks., 75/50/75 miles day 1/2/3, $50, cottonwood@kvbc.org
25, Leinenkugel's Chippewa Valley Century Ride, Chippewa Falls, Wi., Pete Dawson, 715-723-5557, pdawson@mbco.com
25-30, Katy Trail Spring Tour, Sedalia, Mo., 190 miles, $750, Amy Schmidt, (314)739-5180, tctours@touringcyclist.com
26, Strawberry Ride, Belleville, Il., 14/22/31 miles, $5, Amy Schmidt, 314-739-5180, tctours@touringcyclist.com
30-June 1, No Frills Tandem Weekend, Seville, Oh., 330-688-7299, GrnMach2@aol.com
31, Ozarks 100, Ozark, Mo., 10/62/100 miles, $40, kids under 12 free, 417-332-8921, bike@kidsacrossamerica.org
31, May Madness Metric Century, Fort Wayne, In., 11/30/43/63 miles, $5 adult, $3 kids under 12, Todd & Rita Anderson, 260-436-0346,
        madness@3rvs.com
31, Tour de Cure, Rochester, Mn., 12/28/42/64 miles, $15 by April 30th, $20 May 1st through June 16th, $25 day-of, $100 pledge minimum,
        Julie DuRose, 763 593-5333 x 6594, jdurose@diabetes.org
31, Moonlight River Ramble, St. Paul, Mn., 12/20 miles, 612-799-1456.
31, Covered Bridge Tour, Brookville, 23/45/74/103 miles, Mark Buchwalder, bikewalder@yahoo.com
31-June 1, MS 150, Grand Rapids, Mi., tim.bronson@mig.nmss.org

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June

1, Udder Century, Union IL, 31/50/62/100 miles, before 5/23 Adult $20, Kid 6-12  $8,  After 5/23 Adult $25, Kid 6-12 $10, Kid<6 free,
     815-477-6858, mcbcinfo@attbi.com
1, Tour de Cure-DuPage County, Wheaton, Il., 25/50/100k, $15 +$100 in fundraising minimum, Denise DiCianni, 312-346-1805
1, Miller Lite Ride for the Arts, Wi.,
1, 6th annual Ride with Cong. Jim Oberstar on the Paul Bunyan Trail, Brainerd, Mn., up to 60 miles one-way, Terry McGauhey, 218-828-3318,
        218-829-5278
1, 1^st Annual Keith Gorecki Memorial Bike Ride, Cedarburg, Wi., 10/20/40/60 miles, Wanda Ehrlich, 262-375-8468,
        wanda.ehrlich@manpower.com
6-8, Lake Tour Bike Trek, Lake Geneva, Wi., 100 miles (2 day), 150 miles (3 day), $40 plus minimum in pledges, George Schabow,
       630-260-9600, gschabow@lungil.org
6-8, Noran Clinic MS 150 Bike Tour, Mn., (612) 335-7900, 1-800-582-5296 or biketour@mssociety.com
7, Hot Tamale, Waldo, Oh., 8/16/32/64 miles, Glen Butterman, 740-382-9423
7, Trek 100, Milwaukee, Wi., 20/35/62/100 miles, $25 or $1 per mile, Colleen O'Neil, 800-248-8735, trek100@maccfund.org
7, Amery Rotary Ride, Amery, Wi., 10/25/50/100k, $10 adult, $25 family, fred@electroprod.com
7, Imagine School Peace, Wi., ItHappensInc@aol.com
7, 100 Grand bicycle tour. Mi., 17/30/60/100 miles, Rick Lanting, rapidwheelmen@lmb.org
7, Rosedale Strawberry Festival Tour, Rosedale, In., 5/18/20/35/100 miles, $12, $14 after 5/26, Joe Faulkinbury, 765-548-8356,
        customvelo@aol.com
7, HOOT, Heart of Ohio Tour, Carroll, Oh., Mary Lynn Monge, 614-488-5803, marylynnm@wideopenwest.com
7, B & O Rail Corridor Tour, Brownsburg, In., 10/25/45 miles, Ralph Nichols, 317-852-2018, RalphNchls@aol.com
7, Tour of Lakes, Cross Lake, Mn., $20, 35/65 miles, 218-833-8122
7-8, TOMRV, Bettendorf, Ia., 65/106 miles Sat., 41/86 miles Sun., Linda Barchman, 563-388-8043, lindabarchman@hotmail.com
7-8, Pedal & Paddle Tour, Mi.,
7-8, Marietta River Rendezvous, Duncan Falls, Oh., 70 miles, Sue Berzinis, 740-374-0462, teamberzinis@1st.net
7-14, BAK, Bike Across Kansas, Ks., 500 miles, $145,
8, BCLC Ramble, Wilmot, Wi., 30/50/70/100 miles, $12 by 6/1, $17 after, Cynthia Simmons, 847-604-0520, ramble@bikebclc.com
8, Sunday in June, Burton, Oh., 10/25/50/62/100 miles, Anastasia Birosh, 216-297-9172
8, Tour de Cure, Pickerington, Oh.,  Sara Watercutter, 614-436-1917 X 6624
8, Tour de Cure, Akron, 15/30/60 miles, Leah Salem, 330-835-3149 X 6743, lsalem@diabetes.org
8, Troy Strawberry Festival Bike Tour, Troy, Oh., 25/40/65 miles, 937-339-7714, tsf@troyohiochamber.com
8, Bob Hart's Senior Marathon Ride, Cleveland, Oh., 150 miles, 216-228-3010, rhart70390@aol.com
8, River Rendezvous Ride, Ludlow, Ky., 25 to 100 miles, Michael Sullivan, 859-344-9690
8-14, BRAN, Bike Ride across Nebraska, Ne., 455 miles, $80,
8-14, Oklahoma Freewheel, Ok., $70 before 5/26, $80 after, 918-592-BIKE, Okfreewheel@Prodigy.Net
14, Pumpkinvine Bike Ride, Goshen, In., 16/22/40/65/100 miles, Robert Carrico, 574-266-1352, RJCarrico@cs.com
14, 100,000 metre T-Shirt Ride, Mi.,
14, Safari Bicycle Tour, Pekin, In., 8/17/23/33/44/52/60 miles, $15 early, $18 late, $23 day of, Tim Maudlin, 812-967-5082,                                 
        tmaudlin@powercreative.com
14, Ride for Nature, Baileys Harbor, Wi., 25/50/100k, $20, 17 and under $10, family $50, Karen Newbern, 920-839-2802, ridges@itol.com
14, Bridges & Bluffs Bike Tour, Chamberlain, SD., 5/17/30 miles, $15, 888-697-6363, 605-734-6376, info@cedarshore.com
14, Rock River Tour, Crawfordsville, In., 25-100 miles, $15, $18 after 5/17, Marty Ruhl, 765-362-2176 or 765-362-7644, info@rockrivertour.org
14, Tour de Bloom, Evansville, In., 8/32/60 miles & 10k, $12, $30 family, Ann Ennis, 812-425-4461, ocb@evansville.net
14, MARR, Mad Anthony River Rally, Perrysburg, Oh., 30/62 miles, Rita Carter, 419-252-5649, rcarter@accesstoledo.com
14, Pork Rind Festival and Bicycle Tour, Harrod, Oh., Linda Murray, 419-225-8241
14, Teenhope of Minnesota, Willmar, Mn., 12/35/55 miles, 877-981-4673 or 320-214-0080
14, Ride for Unity, Little Falls, Mn., 19/32/48 miles, 320-632-0875, memories@littlefalls.net
14, C-U Across the Prairie, Mahomet, Il., 20, 35 65 miles, $13 before June 8, $17 after, jlittleton@parkland.edu, 356-8580
14, Horribly Hilly Hundred, Mt. Horeb, Wi., Hardest ride in the Midwest?, 608-437-5914
14-15, National 24 Hour Challenge, Middleville, Mi., 125 miles, John & Dianne Obermeyer, 616-241-1969, N24HC@aol.com
14-15, Racoon River Ride to Jefferson, Jefferson, Ia., 51 miles, $20
14-21, GOBA, Oh, 350 miles, $145, 614-447-0971
15, Windy 60, DeKalb, Il., 20/43/63 miles, $13 by 6/1, $16 day of, Char Riefler, 815-758-1562, dekalbwindy60@yahoo.com
15, Bike the Drive, Chicago, Il., 15/30 miles, $30 CBF members, $35 non-members, $20 children, Cathy Haibach, 312-427-3325 x23,
      cathy@biketraffic.org
15, Friends of the Chippewa River Trail Ride, Wi., info@bikedoctor-ec.com
15-20, Cycle Across Missouri, Fulton, Mo., 360 miles loop, $295 entire ride, $50 daily, Mark T. Cockson, 314-644-4660,            
        clerk@gatewayhiayh.org
15-21, GITAP, Oswego, Il. 400+ miles on or around the Grand Illinois Trail, oestreich@qconline.com
20-22, Prairie State Tandem Rally, CATS, Sycamore, Il., $5 person/$12 Dinner, Sam Waterstreet, 630-556-3182, tandems@prodigy.net
21, Bike to Build, Centreville, Mi., 12/30/56/70 miles, 269-278-7305, 616-278-7305, biketobuild@aol.com
21, The Great Carroll County Cycling Event, 60 miles, 815-273-7789, Stonley20@lcqmail.com
21, Post-emergent Metric, Bloomington, Il., 15/35/68 miles, Mike Kerber 309-829-3994, veloist5@hotmail.com
21, Ride with a Stiffy, Shueyville, Ia., 34 miles, Bryan Barney, 319-396-5811, bryanbarney@yahoo.com|
21, Superior Bike Fest, Marquette, Mi., 25/50/80 miles, 8/17 Mountain bike, Donn Wolf, 888-578-6489
21, Flat 50 Plus Bicycle Tour, Decatur, In., 20/30/50/62/100 miles, $12 adult, $6 kids under 15, Rick Lichtenberger, 260-724-2705,
        ricksbike@onlyinternet.net
21, Honeysuckle Hundred, Columbus, In., 10/23/38/62/100 miles, $10, kids $5 age 6-17, Phil Dimplefeld, 812-342-7014, philipd@insightbb.com
21, Tour de Hope, Jefferson, Wi. 10 to 60 miles, Mick Nelson, 920-674-6425, info@tourdehope.org
21, Major Taylor Ride to Remember, Matteson, Il., 26/63 miles, $15 before 6/7, $20 after, Denise Zahn, 708-748-4661, dgzahn@hotmail.com
21, Stiff Ride, 34 miles, Shueyville, Ia., Bryan Barney, 319-396-5811, bryanbarney@yahoo.com
21, Stride & Ride, New Castle, In., 15-60 miles, $20, $25 after 6/7, Helen Steussy, 765-251-1145, hsteussy@insightbb.com
21, Tour de Cure, Indianapolis, In., 25/50/75k, $15 plus $100 minimum in pledges, Misty Bolinger, 317-352-9226, mbolinger@diabetes.org
21-22, Casual Coast and Country-Lorie's Ride, Chesterton, In., 15-75 miles, $15 by 6/2, $20 after, Jim Spanopoulos, 219-462-0072,
        lories_ride@earthlink.net
21-22, MS150, Sugar Grove, Il., 150 miles with 100 mile option on 6/21, 888-343-1179
21-22, Twin Cities Tour de Cure, Stillwater, Mn., 5-mile family ride, 2-day, 110 mile ride, $15 by April 30th, $20 May 1st through June 16th, $25
        day-of, $100 pledge minimum, Julie DuRose, 763 593-5333 x 6594, jdurose@diabetes.org
21-22, MS Bike to the Bay, Maumee, Oh., 50/75/100 miles, Alberta Hunt, 419-897-9533
21-22, Mississippi River Ride, Burlington, Ia., 60 miles daily, $25, $15 kids, $10 camp fee, Doris Lionberger, 217-755-4305,
        bikerjess@yahoo.com
21-23, Tour de Farms MS 150, Sugar Grove, Il., 150 miles, 100 mile option on 6/21, $50 by 5/17, $75 by 6/17, 888-343-1179
21-27, PALM, Pedal Across Lower Michigan, Mi., 250-300 miles, $90, dwtrike@core.com
21-29, Northwoods to Capitol Tour, Wautoma, Wi., 360 miles, $170-$230, Eric & Kathy Schramm, 608-244-6598, info@bikenorthwoods.com
22, Double Ferry Day Ride, Il.-Mo., 16/48 miles, $5, Amy Schmidt, 314-739-5180, tctours@touringcyclist.com
22, Swedish Days Bicycle Ride, Burlington, Il., 25/45/62/100 miles, Gary Honeyman, 630-879-8888, GCHoneyman@cs.com
22, Judy's Day 35 Mile North Shore Bike Tour, Deerfield Park, Il., 10/35 miles, $30, $40 day of, Perry Duigie, 312-926-4198, judysday@aol.com
22, Tour de Cure, Grayslake, Il., 25k, $15 +$100 fundraising minimum, Denise DiCianni, 312-346-1805
22, Riveredge River Valley Ride, Newburg, Wi.,
22, PORTAGE RIVER TOUR, Elmore, Oh., 10/31/62/100 miles, 419-243-7680
22, Tour De Cure, North Royalton, Oh., Jill Pupol, 440-717-1627 x 6764, jpupa@diabetes.org
22-27, Fox Valley, Wi.,
22-28, TRIRI, Touring Ride in Rural Indiana, In., $275, Barbara Anderson, 812-332-6028, triri@triri.org
27-29, Door County weekend, Wi., 25/35/50/75 miles, $88.00, Dr. J, 847-695-7964, Drjpedal@webtv.net
28, Tampico Fest Bike Ride, Tampico, Il., 18/40 miles, $15, Don Lester, 815-438-7447, dlester@cin.net
28, Tour DeWitt, Clinton, Il., 12/37/48/65 miles, $15 by 6/21, $18 after, $20 family, Tom Cooper, 217-935-8904, wyatt38@yahoo.com
28, SMA Awareness Walk & Roll, Madison, Wi., 25/50 miles, $25 plus pledges, ESMA1999@aol.com
28, Tour de Corn, East Prairie, Mo., 15/30/60 miles, $10 before 6/1, $15 after,
28, Circus City Metric Century, Peru, In., 22/48/62 miles, $18 before 6/7, $22 after, 765-473-3848, betz579@netusa1.net
28, Historic 50, Winchester, In., 15/25/50 miles, Chuck Glenn, 765-584-2713, glennpain@cs.com
28, Pedaling for Pets, Danville, In., 10/20/40/62 miles, 317-745-8181, lejend@surf-ici.com
28, Browerville Days Bike Classic, Browerville, Mn., 15/35 miles, Lynn Geraets, 320-594-2215
28, Bike Ride Around Lake Charlevoix, Boyne City, Mi., 20/43/62/105  miles, $16 before 6/24, $20 after, servaispm@aol.com
28, Ride to Survive, Carbondale, Il., 15/25/62/100k and 100 miles, $10 before 6/12, $15 after, Tim Woods, 618-983-3043,
        THESAKICENTURY@HOTMAIL.COM
28-July 2, GRABAAWR, Prairie du Chien, Wi., $140, $190 w/bus, Bill Hauda, 888-575-3640, wisbike@mhtc.net
29, Woo City Century, Wooster, Oh., 30/62/100 miles, 800-888-2027
29, Menominee River Century, Marinette, Wi., 15/40/80/110km, (715) 735-6681, (800) 236-6681
29, Tour of Saints, St. Joseph, Mn., 35/50 miles, Michael Doyle, 800-651-8687
29, Tour de Roses, Roseville, Mn., 10/25 miles, 651-415-2100
29, The 103 for PKD, Twin Cities, Mn., 33/63/103-miles, $35 & $100 minimum in pledges, Julie DuRose, 612 377-5814,
        BikeRideforPKD@aol.com

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July

4, Fourth of July Ride, Plainfield, Il., 30/45/60 miles, $10 by 6/25, $15 after, Brenda Alberico, 815-467-5748, alberico@cbcast.com
4, Sunstroke 74, Kokomo, In., 74 miles, Larry Barnhart, 765-452-7110, schwinn@netusa1.net
4, Watermelon Ride, Rodeville, Mn., 15/25/62 miles, 952-924-2443
6, Ultimate Neighborhood Ride, Chicago, Il., 30 miles, Kathy Schubert, 773-509-8093, unr@chicagocyclingclub.org
6-11, Shoreline Mup Tour, Mi.,
6-12, Tour of the North Shore, Mn., 35-40 miles daily, $960, Amy Schmidt, 314-739-5180, tctours@touringcyclist.com
9-13, The Wheelmen Benevolent Operative, Elgin, Il., 10/32/64/100 miles, Carey Williams, 773-523-5906, wasp3245@aol.com
9-13, Summer Tour, Mi.,
10-13, Minnesota Red Ribbon Ride, Twin Cities, Mn., 300 miles, 612-822-2110.
12, RAIN, Ride Across Indiana, 158 miles, BBC/RAIN, PO Box 463, Bloomington, IN 47426. rain@rainride.org.
12, Round Barn Ride, Brownstown, In., 32/62 miles, $12, $15 after 6/12, Larry Raymer, 812-358-5040, laraymer@earthlink.net
12, Country Bike Ride, Blue Earth, Mn., 22/35 miles, Kevin Benson, 507-526-2181.
12, Midnight to Dawn Metro Tour, Minneapolis, Mn., 28/38 miles, 612-668-3100.
12, Shooting Star Trail Bike Ride, Rose Creek, Mn., 19/30/52 miles, Dale V. VanDenover, 507-433-9615.
12, One helluva Ride, Chelsea, Mi., 15/30/34/39/54/63/76/100 miles, $17 before 5/28, $20 before 7/1, $20 day of, 734-913-9851,
        ohrinfo@aabts.org
12, Pedaling for Kicks, Bloomington-Normal, Il., 25/40/50/64 miles, 15 miles family, $15 each, $20 family, Richard Verdery, 800-676-2353,
        rverdery@ilfb.org
12-13, Heart of America Ride for Aids, Ottawa, Il., day 1 75 or 125 miles; day 2-50-100 miles, Registration fee of $85 - waived until March 15,
        Fundraising: Raise $1500, Robin Richman, 877 343 RIDE (7433), robin@aidsride2003.org
12-13, MS150 Bike Tour-The Largest Party on Wheels, Lebanon, Oh., $35 registration fee; $200 pledge minimum. 513-769-4400
12-13, MS 150, Davidsburg, Mi., tim.bronson@mig.nmss.org
12-13, MS 150, Wahoo, Ne., 45/75/100 miles, 402-572-3190, 1-800-755-3959, nen@nmss.org
12-18, Michigander, Mi., 300 miles of Mountain biking, $240, Barry Culham, 517-485-6022, rtcmichigander@transact.org
13, LATE Ride, Long After Twilight Ends, Chicago, Il., 25 miles, lateride@hotmail.com
13, Biking with Beanzie, DeKalb, Il., 23/43/63 miles, $15 before 7/5, $20 after, Toney Xidis or Marv Fogel, 815-758-3742, 888-228-7476,
        beanzieride@yahoo.com
13, Heatstroke 100, Burlington, Wi., 18/36/67/100 miles, $18, $20 day of, Scott Hoffman, 262-763-0219, scott@wi.net
13, 3RVS Festival Tour, Fort Wayne, In., 22/47/66/104 miles, $15, $20 after 6/30, David Coar, 260-338-0008, festival@3rvs.com
13, Absolutely Beautiful Country Ride, Highland, Oh., 25/62/100 miles,
13, Fairmont, Heritage Fest Ride, Fairmont, Mn., 60+ miles, Larry Vogel, 507-238-1092.
13-19, Habitat 500, Mn., 612-331-4439, habitat500@hfhmn.org
17-20, Hope Ride, Quad Cities, Ia-Il., 300 miles, $150 registration fee, $1350 fundraising minimum., Jeana Stewart, 630-588-9165,
          webmaster@hope-ride.org
18-20, Southern Indiana Tandem Tour, Columbus, In., 40-90 miles, $50 per rider, Charlie Zaharako, 812-379-9553, zaharako@reliable-net.net
19, WOW, Women on Wheels, Mi.,
19, Great Greenway Tour, Muncie, In., 20/30/40/50/75/85/100 miles, $12, after 7/5 $15, Paula McKinney, 765-744-4017, pjmckin@aol.com
19, River Ride, Jackson, Mn., 15/30/50 miles, Denise Hansen, 507-847-3010.
19, Heart of the Lakes Bike Tour, Sauk Centre, Mn., 15/35/60 miles, Peggy Raitor, 320-352-6131
19, Yikes! Bikes! Leech Lake Area Habitat for Humanity Ride, Walker, Mn., 18/40 miles, 218-547-2500.
19-20, Wisconsin Amish Farms and Lakes, Pardeeville, Wi., 25/35/50/65 miles, $88, Dr. J. Pedal, 847-695-7964, Drjpedal@webtv.net
19-20, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Scenic Shore 150 Bike Ride, Mequon, Wi., 150 miles, $30, $45 after June 1, and $200 pledge minimum
        required. Meaghan Morris, 262-790-4701, morrism@wi.leukemia-lymphoma.org
19-26, XOBA, Oh., 420 miles, $225, 614-447-1006, rqbikes@aol.com
20, Flowerfest Bicycle Tour, Kalamazoo, Mi., 15/31/62/100 miles, $15 or $30 family before 7/1, $20/40 after, kalamazoobc@yahoo.com
20, Titletown Bike Tour, Howard, Wi., Lou Kidd, 920-431-0100, loukiddbcff@hotmail.com
20-26, Ragbrai, Ia.
26, NITE Ride, Indianapolis, In., 20 miles, Dan Shields, 317-767-7765, ddshields@mindspring.com
26, Trek for Kids, Madison, Wi., 12/25/50 miles, $25 advance entry fee, $25-$50 minimum pledge. 608-257-2606
26, Grey Eagle Hills Classic, Grey Eagle, Mn., 10/34/50/100 miles, Jay Grammond,  jgrammond@hotmail.com, 763-389-0015.
26, Tour de Bun Bike Classic, Montgomery, Mn., 12/30/60 miles, Greg Morgan, 507-364-7331.
26, Ride for a Reason, Cambridge, Wi., 7/26/50 miles, 608-334-9474, samcginnis@hotmail.com
26-Aug 2, Shoreline Bowtie Tour, Mi.,
27, Metro Metric, Yorkville, Il., 23/41/65/100 miles, $15 over 13 by 7/12-$20 after, 12 and under $5, Joanne DeZur, 630-415-2453,         elmhurstbikeclub@elmhurstbicycling.org
27, Tour de Villes, Janesville, Wi., $25 before 7/18, $30 after, Todd McLaughlin, 608-882-2411, tdvs@tourdevilles.com
27, Sugar River Trail Century & Half Century Ride, New Glarus, Wi., 50/100 miles, 608-527-5205, gof@bankofnewglarus.com
27-Aug 1, TRAM, Mn., (612) 335-7900, 1-800-582-5296 or biketour@mssociety.com

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August

1, Hot August Night Ride, Columbus, In., 12 miles, $10, Mike Bandos, 812-378-5744, mbandos@tls.com
1-3, Midwest Recumbent Rally, Wi.
1-3, Aids Trek, Twin Cities, Mn., 150M, 651-917-3504,  info@AIDS-trek.org
2, Festival Of Summer Bike Ride, Elkhorn Wi., 12/30/65 miles, $20 before 7/26, $25 after, Rick Hall, 262-215-1625,
        whiterivercycleclub@yahoo.com  or rabidbikerboy@hotmail.com
2, Young's Dairy MC100 I Scream Ride, Yellow Springs, Oh., $15 registration, $100 min pledge. 25/50/75/100 miles.
2, Grand View Firehouse 50, Grandview, Wi., Christine, 715-763-3333, gvfh50@cheqnet.net
2-3, MS 150 Best Dam Bike Tour, Waukesha, Wi., 62.5/75/100 miles per day, Michelle, 262-547-8999 michelle.raether@wig.nmss.org
2-9, CANDISC, ND., 426 miles, $120 self, $275 family, 701-337-5576 or 1-800-799-4242, rmesserl@state.nd.us
3, Rotary Ride, Naperville, Il., 10/25/50/75 miles, events@rotaryride.com
3, Tour de LaPorte-Cycling for Life, LaPorte, In., 30/50/100 miles and family ride, Maria Fruth, 877-265-4539, m.fruth@lph.org
3, Portage Des Sioux Ride, St. Charles, Mo., 12/35/46 miles, $5, Amy Schmidt, 314-739-5180, tctours@touringcyclist.com
3, Strassenfest, Jasper, In., 20/40/62 miles, $10, $15 after 7/27, Paul Gasser, 812-634-1454
3, New Memphis Barbeque Ride, Mascoutah, Il., 13/26/38/52 miles, $7, 314-645-4447
3-7, Sagbraw, Wi., 300 miles, $180, Bill Hauda and Marcia Jewell, 888-575-3640, wisbike@mhtc.net
3-7, Tour da U.P., Munising, Mi., 220+ miles, $300 by 5/31, $325 after, Mike Smith, 906-228-7997, MSmithTFH@hotmail.com
3-9, Heart of Wisconsin-Northwoods, Stevens Point, Wi., 378 miles, $485, Dr. J., 847-695-7964, Drjpedal@webtv.net
4-9, Act I-Aids Network Cycles Together, Wi., 420 miles, $100 registration, $1400 minimum pledge, 608-252-6540x31,                 
        skipnis@madisonaidsnetwork.org
6-10, King Bike Tour, Duck Creek, Wi., 360 miles, $350 before 4/1, $375 after, Matt Stevenson, 920-437-9709, boom@netnet.net
8-10, Amishland and Lakes, Howe, In., 25 to 69 miles daily, Dee Clark, 574-271-0011, bobndee@msn.com
8-10, Cycle Wisconsin Highground Bicycle Tour, Wi., 150 miles, Tom & Carol Highground, 715-743-4224, dhandler@execpc.com
8-10, Cycle Wisconsin Highground Bicycle Tour-Southeastern route, Wi., Terry Highground, 715-743-4224, tccortez@juno.com
8-10, Cycle Wisconsin Highground Bicycle Tour-Western route, Wi., 178 mi Tour, Randy Highground, 715-743-4224, rlmeyer@pressenter.com
8-10, Cycle Wisconsin Highground Bicycle Tour-Northern route, 150 mi Tour, Karen & Bob Highground, 715-743-4224, withundr@ncis.net
8-10, Cycle Wisconsin Highground Bicycle Tour-Southern route, 180 mi Tour, Jim & Angie Highground, 715-743-4224, jimangm@midplains.net
9, Belleville Road Race and Tour, Belleville, Wi., 11/21 miles, Jeff, 608-424-6380, krispenn@nutrisci.wisc.edu
9, Wheeling for Healing, Menomonee Falls, Wi., 3/12/30 miles, Pam Ruediger, pruedige@communitymemorial.com
9, 3 Loops through Marysville, Raymond, Oh., Pamela Jones, pjone812@aol.com
9, Czech Trek, Lonsdale, Mn., 12/40/60/100 miles, 507-744-4473, bbcole@means.net
9 Friendship Tour, Green Lake, Wi., 14/35/62/80/100 miles, Debbie, 608-742-4742, bbbsds@dwave.net
9, Yellow Dog Saloon Ride, Hamel, Il., $7, Sunset Cyclery, 314-966-5505
9-11, CowaLUNGa, Il., Gurnee, Il., 180 miles in 3 days, Niki Bartosiak, 312-243-2000 x212, niki@alamc.org
9-10, Interplanetary Bicycle Ride, Peoria, Il., 12/25/45/80/100 miles, $18 before 8/1-$22 after, Family $44, Sheldon Schafer, 309-686-7000,    
        sschafer@lakeview-museum.org
9-10, Amishland and Lakes, Howe, In., 20 to 62 miles daily, 574-674-0088, redbudins@buchanan.mi.us
9-10, AIBR Weekend Option, Il., $50 before 4/1, $60 before 6/30 $80 after, Brenda Alberico, 815-467-5748, alberico@cbcast.com
9-10, Mississippi Valley 24 hour challenge, New Baden, Il.,
9-10, Roscoe Ramble XXIX, Oh., 110/150 miles,
9-14, AIBR, Around Illinois Back Roads, Il., 420 miles, $205 before 4/1, $235 before 6/30 $275 after, Brenda Alberico, 815-467-5748,
        alberico@cbcast.com
10, Tour de Chippewa, Wi., 32/60/100 miles, 715-723-8006
10, Ride for Nature, Wi.,  Ledge View Nature Center, ledge@dotnet.com
10, Ledge View Escarpment Bike Tour, Chilton, Wi., 10/30/64 miles, Dan, 920-849-7094, ledge@dotnet.com
10-15, Bike Me Tour, Sparta, Wi.,
16, Son Seekers, Advance, In., 11/25/52 miles, $10, $14 after 8/1, Anita Hardwick, 765-723-1126, ghardwick@wico.net
16, Gitchi Gami Lighthouse Ride, Gitchi Gami, Mn., 54 miles,  952-941-9391 x288
16, Tour de Corn, Ortonville, Mn., 30 miles, 800-568-5722
16-17, Moonlight Ramble, St. Louis, Mo., 10-20 miles, $10, Lynn Barlar, 314-416-9930 or 618-874-8554, bicyclefun@trailnet.org
16-17, Cal Miller Memorial Ride/Race, Perham, Mn., 12 miles, 800-634-6112.
16-17, Bike Van Buren, Keosauqua, Ia., 129 miles for 2 days, 800-868-7822, bike@800-tourvbc.com
17, Melon Metric, Plano, Il., 15 miles family, 32/65/100 miles, www.napervillebikeclub.com
17, Tour of Lake County, Highwood, Il., 10/25/50 miles, Amy Sheele, 847-432-0577x25, amy.sheele@cancer.org
17, Tour de Fort, Fort Atkinson, Wi.,
17, Sizzling Century, Kokomo, In., 34/51/62/100 miles, Charlie Skoog, 765-457-2607, runckrr@aol.com
17, NAMI Ride, Gurnee, Il., 100 miles, Peter Paetsch, 312-560-3174, paetsch@attglobal.net
17, Grafton Ferry Ride, Grafton, Il., 10/27/39/52 miles, $10 adult, $5 kids, 314-416-9930 or 618-874-8554, bicyclefun@trailnet.org
17, Top of the World Bicycle Tour, Whitehall, Wi., 15 mile family, 23 mile loop,
23, Wabash River Century, Lafayette, In., 10/33/62/100 miles, $15, Judy Gabriel, 765-477-0740, rmckinniss@usa.net, Rick McKinniss,
    765-742-7994, rmckinniss@usa.net
23, Youth Services Bureau Cornfest, Huntington, In., 38/50 miles, Sara Landrum, 260-356-9681, ysbhc@fwi.com
23, Woodbury Days Bike Ride, Woodbury, Mn., 10/30/60 miles, Richard Quass, 651-714-8265, dickdiana@us.family.net 
23, Kiwanis Fun Day Bike Ride, Mt. Vernon, Il., 2/15/30/60/100 miles, $25 before 8/1, $35 after, Bernard A Dickneite, 618-244-5632,
        bfc@mvn.net
23, Red Cross Ride & Stride, Bloomington, Il., 10/30/65 miles, $20 before 8/1, $25 after, plus pledges, Scott Vogel, 309-662-0500 x25,
        scott@arcmclean.org
23-24, Mahomet Rotary Ride, Mahomet, Il., 10/30/60 miles, $15 one day, $25 both, jalumbaugh@ms.k12.il.us
23-24, MS150 Close Encounters Bike Tour, Newcastle, Wy., 150 miles, 307-433-8664
23- Sept 15, The Great Mississippi River Ride, Minneapolis, Mn., 1755 miles, $2595, 603-382-1662, 888-797-7057, America by Bicycle Info
24, Bike Psychos Century, Coal City, Il., 35/50/70/100/125 miles, $13 by 8/18, Dave Fox, 708-802-1804, Century@BikePsychos.org
24, Old Mill Century, Oregon, Il., 10/25/50/75/100 miles, $20, $25 after 8/10, Greg Frantz, 815-732-7154,
        gbfrantz@inwave.com
24, Cream City Century, Waterford, Wi., 35/62/100 miles, $20, $25 day of, John Chaplock, 414-299-9398
24, Annie's Frozen Custard Ride, Edwardsville, Il., 24/35/48 miles, $7, Big Shark Bicycle, 314-862-1188
24-30, Door County, Wi., 35+ miles daily, $880, Amy Schmidt, 314-739-5180, tctours@touringcyclist.com
27-31, DALMAC, Mi., 280-400 miles, $140-$175, Darryl Burris, 517-882-3700, dalmac@biketcba.org
29-Sept 1, Indiana Bike Fest, Jasper, In., up to 70 miles daily, $80 by 7/15, $90 after, $100 day of, Connie Schmucker, 317-466-9701,
        info@bicycleindiana.org
29-Sept 1, Midwest Tandem Rally, Dayton, Oh.
30, Blueberry Bicycle Cruise, Plymouth, In., 16/31/41/62 miles, Kay Faulstich, 574-936-2508, lfaulstich@skyenet.net
30, Nicolet Wheel-A-Way, Wi.,
30-31, Autumn Apple Pie Ride, Marine, Il., 13/17/38 miles, $8, Billie Teneau, 314-291-7860, cylist@aol.com
31, Tour of Hog Heaven, Kewanee, Il., 5/28/53/64 miles, $18 by 8/23, $20 day of, Jill Milroy, 309-853-4431
31-Sept 5, SPUDS, Id., $450
31, Wright Stuff Century, Mt. Horeb, Wi., Tom Bethea, 608-249-2004, tbethea@tds.net
31, Kettle Moraine YMCA Strength Ride, West Bend, Wi., 15/35/65/100 miles, Chris, 262-334-3405
31, Schlafly Beer Rock & Ride, St. Louis into Illinois, 24/26/32 miles, $7,

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September

1, Nifty Fifty Bike Ride, Scottsburg, In., 25/50 miles, Jason Enrique/Jon Hill, 812-752-7239
2-4, Ag in the Classroom, Il., 250 miles, $75, Steve Newman, 309-557-2230, jets@ilfb.org
5-7, 19th annual Lakeshore Loop, Traverse City, Mi., 15/ 30 miles Friday, 10-12, 20-30 or 50-70 miles Saturday and Sunday, 100 mile choice on
        Saturday, $75 plus a minimum pledge, Sandy Piotrowski at 231-946-1344 or spiotrowski@alam.org 
5-7, Pokagon Overnighter or Day Ride, Angola, In., Marilyn Bash, 260-749-2095, pokagonmbcb@aol.com
6, ODRAM, Mi., 150+ miles, $25 before 9/1, $30 after, Dick Hoover, 231-893-2453, dctandem@aol.com
6, Jesse James Bike Tour, Mn., Northfield, Mn., 10/30/60/100 miles, 800-658-2548.
6, Backroad Bike Tour, Greencastle, In., 18/35/62+ miles, $10, $15 after 9/3, Bryan Hanson, 765-653-4834, bhanson@tds.net
6, Bridgeton Bike Tour, Bridgeton, In., 30/50/62+ miles, $10, $15 after 9/2, Blanche Case, 765-548-2136, sandyszy@webtv.net
6, High Gear for Habitat Bicycle Ride, Litchfield, Mn., 17/35/50 miles, 320-593-4520
6, September Song, Rice Lake, Wi., 50 miles, Bill, 715-234-4127
6, Great Kiwanis Bike Hike, Winneconne, Wi., 5/15/32/42/55 miles, Dorothy, 920-582-4509, sjwalter@charter.net 
6, Schneider Family Fitness Event, Green Bay, Wi., 10/20k, Kim, 920-592-3889 hruskak@schneider.com
6, Dairy Days Metric Century & Family Fun Ride, Platteville, Wi., 20/65 miles, Aaron, 608-348-9689, wbc@pcii.net
6, Marseilles Rotary Club Country Church Ride, Marseilles, Il., 30/55/64 miles, $15 before 9/1, $20 after, Kent Terry, 815-434-4876
6-7, Old Kentucky Home Tour, Ky.,
7, Harmon Hundred, Wilmot, Wi., 25/50/75/100 miles, $15 by 8/22, $20 by 8/29, $5 child under 12, May Kay Drapeau, 847-520-5010 x3,
        wheeling@wheelmen.com
7, Lakeshore Century, Chesterton, In., 25/62/100 miles, $15 by 8/18, $20 after, Dave Stokoski, 219-662-6923,    
        dstok@aiagrp.net
7, St. Paul Classic Bike Tour, Mn. 15/31 miles, 952-882-3180
7, St. Joseph River Ride, South Bend, In., 10/20/38/65 miles, $15, $20 after 8/15, Robert Myers, 269-683-2778, mramyr@aol.com
7, Capital City Century, Springfield, Il., 12/25/40/62/100 miles, $15 before 8/23, $18 after, Jonathan Reininger, 217-698-1724,
        jreininger@yahoo.com
8-13, Wyoming Cycling Celebration, Wy., $450.,
13, Highlander Cycle Tour, South Bristol, NY., 35 to 100 miles, $35 before 9/1, $45 after,
13, Bob Galloway Memorial-Amish Country Bicycle Tour, (aka: The Arthur Ride), Arthur, Il., 15/25/40/65 miles, $7 before 9/1, $10 after,
        800-722-6474,  tourinfo@arthur.k12.il.us
13, Hoosier Hills Bike Tour, Bloomington, In., 12.5/35/64.5 miles, $20, $25 after 9/6, Anne Phillips, 812-332-1254, annepatrice24780@aol.com
13, Trail Ride Classic, Avon, Mn., 25/55 miles, Jay Grammond, 763-389-0015, jgrammond@hotmail.com 
13, Petroglyph Pedal Bike Ride, Springfield, Mn., 18/30/50 miles, 507-723-3517
13, AHCAST, Amish Harvest Century And Stage Coach Tour, Iowa City, Ia., 28/45/72/100 miles, Marvin Scher, 319-351-2534,
    ChaseRudy@msn.com
13, Big Mac Shoreline Scenic Bike Tour, Mackinaw, Mi., 25/50/75/100 miles, $18, (231) 436-5574 or 888-455-8100, kvieau@nmo.net
13, Explore Joliet Bicycle Ride, Joliet, Il., 25/50 miles, $12 before 9/7, $15 after, 8 mile family ride free!, 815-723-1800
14, Boulevard Lakefront Tour, Chicago, IL., 15/35 miles, $25 CBF members, $30 non-members, $15 children, Cathy Haibach,
        312-427-3325 x23, cathy@biketraffic.org
14, City Cycle Tour for MS, Chicago, Il., 30/60/90 miles, $25 by 8/28, 888-343-1179, cityc@ild.nmss.org
14, TOSOC, Stillman Valley, Il., 25/50/75/100 miles, $15 by 9/5, $20 after, Dave Morgan, 815-874-6824, mbira46@earthlink.net
14, BRAML, Mille Lacs Lake Area, Mn., 35/70 miles, 888-350-2692
14, BANG Tour, Bicycle Around Natures Grandeur, Mi., 15/40/65 miles, $15 self, $30 family, Bill Schouman, shoepop@aol.com
14, Marshfield Cranberry Century, Marshfield, Wi., 20/62/100 miles, Rich, 715-387-2763
14, Apple Cider Ride, Millstadt, Il., 23/34/43 miles, South County Cyclery, 314-843-5586
14-19, TRIRI September Escapade, In., $255 (camping)/ $435 (shared inn rooms),Barbara Anderson, triri@triri.org.
14-19, Katy Trail Fall Tour, Mo., 190 miles, $750, Amy Schmidt, 314-739-5180, tctours@touringcyclist.com
19-21, Tour de Trempealeau, Trempealeau County, Wi., 140-160 miles, $15/30/45, 1/2/3 day
20, No Baloney Ride, Peoria, Il., 25/50/75/100 miles, $15 before 9/8, $20 after, Mike Pula, mrpula@hotmail.com
20, Maywood Earth Ride, Sheboygan, Wi., 10-100 miles, (920) 459-3906, maywood@ci.sheboygan,wi.us
20, Heroes Bike Tour, Mooresville, In., 15/30/63/80 miles, Dan Daly, 317-831-6729, abrdaly@aol.com
20, Hope Ride, Hope, In, 10/32/64/100 miles, Paul Ashbrook, 317-546-4499, hoperide@lightbound.com
20, Apple Pedalers Century Bike Ride, Nappanee, In., 25/50/100k, $12, $15 after 9/1, Ron Bedward, 574-773-7812,
        nappneecofc@kconline.com
20, Snapper Century, Quincy, Il., 12/35/62 miles, $14 single $40 family before 9/1, Deborah Esneault, 217-228-1956, images@adams.net
20, Apple Fest Tour, Belleville, Il., 14/22/31 miles, $5, Amy Schmidt, 314-739-5180, tctours@touringcyclist.com
20, Tour de Color, Barron, Wi., 5,10,20,40 miles, Carrie Baribeau, 800-322-1008, 715-537-3171, cbaribeau@barronelectric.com
20, Rock Metric Century, Janesville, Wi., Constance Meek, cmeek@ticon.net
20, Tour du Lac, Fontana, Wi., 20/40/60 miles, Nancy Russell, 262-248-3536, russell@genevaonline.com
20, Ocooch Fall Bicycle Tour, Richland Center, Wi., 10/30/45 miles, Laurie, 608-647-6161 x 4131, kathyk@richlandmedctr.com
20, Tour de Dome, Milwaukee, Wi., 5/15/35/62 miles, Mary Beth, 414-671-3938
20, Maywood Earth Ride Tour & Century, Sheboygan, Wi., 10-100 miles, Margaret, 920-459-3906, maywood@ci.sheboygan.wi.us
20, Tour du Lac, Spicer, Mn., 10/25/35/50 miles, $20, kids $10, ljhebrink@charter.net
20, Mora Bicycle Tour, Mora, Mn., 30/60/100 miles, 320-679-1677 or 320-679-2997
21, Gear'N Gourmet Bike Tour, Neenah, Wi., 17/40/60/75 miles, $30, 920-729-5600, patti@bestfriiendsnm.org, bstfrnds@vbe.com,                
        bikes@gearnup.com
21,  The North Shore Century, Evanston, Il.,8 mile family, 25/50/62/100 miles, $15 before 8/23, $20 after, Ben Schapiro, 847-866-7743,          
        b.schapiro@attbi.com
21, Pedal the Kettle, Waukesha, Wi., 35/65/100 miles, $20 before 9/1, $25 after, 414-297-9135
21, Lake Monona Spoke Out to Prevent Child Abuse, Madison, Wi., 11 miles, Hayley, 608-256-3374, pcawi@preventchildabusewi.org
21, Autumn Trek Bicycle Tour 2003, River Falls, Wi., 18/24/47/66 miles, Marian, 715-386-6649, jmwebber@pressenter.com
        autumntrek@theroute.net
21, Delta County Century, Gladstone, Mi., 13/57/80/100km, Vickie, 906-786-2192, info@deltami.org, www.deltami.org
21, Tour de Timor, Madison, Wi., 14 miles, Michael, 608-257-4551, mgiltis@hotmail.com 
21, Daniel Boone Ride, Mo., 22/34/46 miles, Momentum Cycles,  636-397-7433
21, City Cycle Tour for MS, Chicago, Il., 30 miles, 312-421-4500, cgic@ild.nmss.org
26-28, Covered Bridges of Indiana, In., Fri 35 miles, Sat 30, 40 or 60 miles, Sun 25 miles, $215, Amy Schmidt, 314-739-5180,    
        tctours@touringcyclist.com
27, Colorama Bike Tour, Merrill, Wi., 30/50 miles, rec@dwave.net
27, NEAT, NorthEast Allen Tour, Fort Wayne, In., 23 miles, $10, $13 after 9/20, Bob Dispenza, 260-449-3180, allencountyparks@yahoo.com
27, Ride to Recycle, Seymour, In., 20/43/62/100 miles, $20, $25 after 9/15, Bill Bailey, 812-522-3681, seycoc@hsonline.net
27, AppleFest Bike Tour, Batesville, In., 25/50/75 miles, C. Conaway, 812-934-6006, kconaway@siymca.org
27, Headwaters 100, Park Rapids, Mn., 45/75/100 miles, Ken Grob at 218-732-0364, 218-732-4111 or 800-247-0054
27, Ride the Nine, Charleston, Il., 10/30/40/60 miles, $25 before 9/5, $30 after, Katie Keeline, 217-348-8064, kkeeline@soill.org
27, Southern Spokes, DuQuoin, 5/15/30/50 miles, $25 before 9/19, $30 after, Jo Dodd, 618-457-2969, jdodd@soill.org
27, Macomb Jazz Fest Ride, Macomb, Il., 100k/30 miles, $15 before 9/1, $20 after, Family ride only $5, mabc@macomb.com
27, Crooked Path Bike Tour, Dousman, Wi., 12/30/65 miles, Tammy, 262-567-7251, tfoltz@oconymca.org
27, Fall Color Tour, Hoghton, Mi., 50/100/200k, $30 before 9/6, $35 after, John Hughson, jfhughso@mtu.edu  or
        Chris Miller, cjmiller@mtu.edu  
28, Harvest Homecoming Ride, Floyds Knob, In., 22/33/47/64 miles, 812-948-2453
28, Apple Cider Century, Three Oaks, Mi., 25/50/75/100 miles, $25 before 3/31, $30 till 7/31, $35 after, bryan@applecidercentury.com
28, Flat as a Pancake Century, New Baden, Il., 40/60/100 miles, $15, John Jost, 636-464-1700, jostrider@yahoo.com, Billie Teneau,
        314-291-7860, cylist@aol.com
28, Diamond Mineral Springs Ride, Troy, Il., 21/35/46 miles, $7, Alpine Shop, 314-962-7715
28, Sugar River Bike Tour, Brodhead, Wi., 608-897-8411

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October

3-5, Biketoberfest, Boyne Falls, Mi., 10/30/50 miles, $40/$45 late, Doug & Greg Drawbaugh, 248-549-1072, zoo@zoo-de-mack.com
3-5, Amish Country, Arcola, Il., 40 miles daily, $260, Amy Schmidt, 314-739-5180, tctours@touringcyclist.com
4, Tyranena Octoberfest Bike Ride, Lake Mills, Wi., 22/42/62 miles, Mick Nelson, 920-674-6425, info@tourdehope.org
4, AppleFest Walk, Run & Ride, Covington, In., 20.6 miles, $20, $25 after 9/27, Sara Wheeler, 765-793-3935, wheeler1@tctc.com
4, Falling Leaves Bicycle Tour, Derby, In., 20/40/60 miles, $10, $16 family, Bob Ramsbottom, 812-843-5416, perrycountycvb@psci.net
4, Fat Tire Memorial Tour of Lake Geneva, Lake Geneva, Wi., 21.5 miles, Dawn Marie, 262-248-1041, dawn@ottojacobs.com
4, Pedal to the Kettle Road Ride, Whitewater, Wi., 30/50 miles, Randy, 262-473-2488, cullerful@yahoo.com
4, Apple Affair Bike Tour, Galesville, Wi., 20/40/60 miles, Bill, 608-582-2444, ahwantonie@msn.com
4, St. Albans Ride, Mo., 15/20/30 miles, $7, 314-416-9930 or 618-874-8554, bicyclefun@trailnet.org
5, Pumpkin Pedal Bike Tour, Elgin, Il., 10/25/45/62 miles, $25 w/shirt, $25 day of no shirt, Sandy Hutchins, 630-377-7250, shutchins@soill.org
5, Pumpkin Pie Ride, Ottawa, Il., Road 25/50/75/100 miles, I&M Trail 15/20/30/45 miles, $15 by 9/22, $20 after,
        under 12 $5, Brian Eastman, 815-433-5035, bikegod@ivnet.com
5, Great Pumpkin Metric Bicycle Tour, Evansville, In., 25/50/100k, $12 self, $35 family before 7/20, $16/$40 after, Bob Wefel,
        bicycle@evansville.net
5, Hikemabika, Geneseo, Il., $15 before Oct. 1, $20 after
11, Tour de Cape, Cape Girardeau, Mo., Jan Gerard (573) 651-3483 or TourDeCape@Bicycling.com
11, The Pumpkin Ride, Millstadt, Il., 15/25/35 miles, $5, Amy Schmidt, 314-739-5180, tctours@touringcyclist.com
11, The Possum Trot Bicycle Boogie, Columbus, In., 12 mile family, 24/36/51 miles, $15 before 9/29, $20 after, PO Box 115, Hope, In., 47246
11, Tour de Blanc, Olney, Il., 20/40/62 miles, $15 family 3 + members, $20 individual, 618-392-2241, olneychamber@otbnet.com
11, Tunnel Hill-Cache River Bike Ride, Harrison, Il., up to 47 miles, $25, 618-634-9678
12, Turning Leaves Century, Granger, In., 574-674-0088
17-19, Hilly Hundred, Elletsville, In., Sat 40-50 miles, Sun 40-50 miles, $30, $40 after 9/1, Skip Higgins, skiphiggins@comcast.net
18, Heart of Art Bike Tour, Michigan City, In., 10/25/50 miles, $15, $20 after 10/10, Bruce Zahn, 219-872-9622
18, Chocolate Clunker, Green Bay, Wi., 15 miles,
25, The Crane Cruise, Medaryville, In., 12/25/50 miles, Mick Capouch, 219-843-4491, capouch@home.ffni.com
25, Big Racoon Creek Autumn Bike Tour, Bridgeton, In., 32/46 miles, Sandy Szymaszek, 765-548-0628, sandyszy@webtv.com
25, FFF(FFFF) Friendsville Freebie Fifty (Fall Foliage & Frostbite Frolic), Medina, Ohio, 28/50 miles
31-Nov 2, Camp Mihaska 100 Weekend, Bourbon, Mo., 50 miles Sat, 40 miles Sun, Dave Reiter, 314-406-2359, davereiter@earthlink.net

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November

9, Pasta Ride, Il.-Mo., 37/46/55 miles, $5, Amy Schmidt, 314-739-5180, tctours@touringcyclist.com

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December

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1, Chilly Challenge Bicycle Tour, Fort Wayne, In., 10/20 miles, 260-435-1409, chillychallenge@3rvs.com