Bike Ride!

Sunday, December 1, 2013. Leaving from West Gate at 1:00 pm. Heading towards Lerna. Moderate Pace.

Monday, October 14, 2013

Regretfully announcing the end of the Monday evening bike rides.  See you all at the Hilly Hundred on Saturday!

-- John

Announcing the Prairie Pedal Bike Ride

Sunday, September 29, 2013 in Decatur IL.

Event Start times:

7:00 am – 9:00 am for the 40 and 62 mile rides

7:00-10:00 am for the 20 mile ride

Lunch begins at 10:30 am

"Prairie Pedal is an annual fundraising event for Macon County Conservation Foundation held in the fall. All proceeds support the conservation of natural areas and wildlife diversity in Macon County.

Enjoy the 62 mile, 40 mile, or 20 mile ride through the quiet roads of Macon County countryside and have a chance to discover the vibrant prairie grasses, wildflowers, and diverse wildlife as we ride for restoration! After the ride join the Macon County Conservation Foundation for lunch with chili (vegetarian option) and an assortment of refreshments. All routes begin and end at the Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL"

Bike Ride! Monday, September 23, 2013 @ 5:00pm

Moderate pace, 10.5 +- miles.  Some mild rolling hills and nice country scenery. Additional miles if wanted. This route will be to the South and little West of Charleston, and is known as the "Gun Club" route. We will be leaving from West Gate subdivision.

Please bring at least one water bottle.

Announcing a Bike Ride on Saturday September 14, 2013

The annual Bob Galloway bike ride will be held this Saturday in Arthur Illinois. Meet near the registration tables. Plan on arriving in Arthur and completing registration to be able to leave a little after 9:00 or so for the 42 mile route.     

Saturday rides

Saturday, September 7 - 7:30 a.m. duathlon course; 9:00 a.m. western course (golf course, McDonalds, Lake Paradise).  Meet at Westgate for both rides.

Saturday ride to Arthur

Leaving Westgate at 8 a.m. Saturday morning, destination - the Mennonite Relief Auction in Arthur.  It's about 30 miles to Arthur.  Food, drink, and restrooms available at the auction.

Announcing a weekly ride.

A weekly ride each Monday evening at 5:30 pm. on the local duathlon course.  Leaving from Westgate at 5:30 pm. This is a hilly route 20 miles long.

Monday evening ride

Meet at Westgate at 5:30 to do the duathlon course (hilly 20 miles).

Sunday morning 7:00 ride.

Meet at the fair grounds.  Easy pace 20 miles north to Bushton.

Wednesday Evening Ride

Beautiful day for a bike ride!  20 mile ride leaving at 5:30 from Jackson Avenue Coffee.  Easy pace.

Sunday 10:00 Bike Ride

Meet at the fair grounds by the Lincoln-Douglas Debate museum.  Going to Humbolt which is about 30 miles round trip.

WEDNESDAY EVENING RIDE

Evening ride leaving at 5:30 from Jackson Avenue Coffee.  Route to be determined.  15 mile ride or so at 10-12 mph.

MONDAY EVENING RIDE

Ride at 5:30 meeting at Jackson Ave Coffee. Heading up 14th street, north for an easy paced 15 miles.

New Time at 8:45.

Meeting at 8:45 at the Lincoln-Douglas Debate Center entrance to the fairgrounds.  Headed NW to Chesterville (about 50 miles round trip).  We will stop and eat at the Corner Cafe in Chesterville.

Saturday morning ride may be changed to 8:45 - stay tuned for an update.

Saturday morning ride, July 27

Meeting at 8:30 at the Lincoln-Douglas Debate Center entrance to the fairgrounds.  Headed NW to Chesterville (about 50 miles round trip).

Wednesday Evening Ride

Wednesday evening ride at 5:00pm.  Approximately 15 miles, easy pace.  Meet at the debate center at Coles Co Fairgrounds off E Street. Ride heading on a North route.

Item found along road - Is it yours?

"On July 2, one of my co-workers who lives near the Seven Hills area, found what they believe to be a cyclist jacket in the vicinity of Coles County Rd. 550N, 1/2 mi. East of Lerna RD.

Description:
Jacket, Red, Frog Togg, with some type of pedo/odometer attached"

Monday Evening Bike Ride - 5:30 pm meeting at the Coles Co Fairgrounds on E Street by the debate center. Easy pace, approximately 15 miles.  If it is raining, no ride.

Saturday Ride

Meet at Westgate at 8:00.  Riding to McDonalds or Lake Paradise (26 miles or 36 miles).

Saturday July 20

We're in the early stages of planning a group ride.  Stay tuned for further details.

Saturday June 22 bike ride

Leaving Westgate at 8:30, destination McDonalds and possibly Lake Paradise.

Sunny Bike Ride!  Leaving around 1:00 pm ish and planning on the Kentucky route.  Post if you are interrested.

Saturday ride - May 25

Ride leaving from the corner of Westgate and Douglas, 11 a.m., heading toward Lerna, about 18 miles roundtrip.

Tuesday morning ride

Meet at Westgate, 7:30.  Golfcourse route.

Monday morning ride (May 6)

Leaving Westgate at 8:00, headed to Bushton, about 25 miles, easy.

Saturday Bike Ride (4-6-2013)

Leaving from Westgate at 1:00pm
Heading West towards Lake Paradise
Plan on a South Wind

Please post if you are interested.

Monday, April 1

I am no fool! I need to ride my bike today! Is anyone else interested in an after-work ride? Short-ish (15 to 20 mph)?

Bike Ride! Saturday, March 30, 2013

Leaving at 1:00 pm. from West Gate, round trip to Lerna .
Distance =  (+-) 20 mile.
Pace = Moderate and no drop
Please respond if you are interested.