Hosted by the Decatur Bicycle Club and the Arthur Association of Commerce in Early September.
The main ride headquarters will again be in DOWNTOWN ARTHUR at the Arthur Community Building down the street from the Arthur Visitor Information Center. Parking will be marked, predominantly on the west side of the downtown, or in the Visitors Information Center lot.
Ride one mile or 100 miles in this family friendly tour around Illinois Amish Country. Usually perfect early fall weather, the scenic Amish countryside, mostly flat country roads with little traffic, marked routes with Amish country shops along the way to visit, the Great Pumpkin Patch in full swing, and a great home cooked meal at the Christian School afterwards.
20. 40 and 60 mile loops perfect for all riders or bicycle types. There will be plenty of rest stops with snacks, fruit, and drinks along all of the routes. All routes are sagged. Pre registration dicount by mid August.
Upwards of 600 riders participate each falll making this one of the largest bicycle tours in Illinois. Free camping, benefit breakfast, sag wagons, ride t-shirts, rest stops with snacks and drinks... all you need for a great weekend.
Arthur camping - located behind the Arthur High school,
has 5 hookup sites with electric power, water, and
shower/restrooms. No reservations are taken - First come-first
serve. $10.00 per spot, the Police will collect your fee...
There is plenty of room for tent camping there also at no cost.
This camp area is only a couple of block from the ride
registration area downtown.