Event Description
Join us on the TŌSOC Scenic Tour Bike Ride, passing through some of the most beautiful roads in Northern Illinois!
Routes are on quiet, paved country roads with rolling hills, passing beautiful scenery on well-marked routes. All 3 rides start at the Village of Progress at 710 South 13th Street in Oregon, Illinois.
• Experience beautiful scenery along the banks of the Rock River, Nachusa Grass Lands and Lowden-Miller State Park.
• See wildlife sighting of bison, eagles, red-tailed hawks, or great blue herons.
• Pass by historic sites like John Deere and the Oregon Train Depot.
• Enjoy well-marked routes on quiet paved country roads with rest stops that include fresh fruit and fresh baked goods.
Event details and schedule
ROUTE 1 :: 10 mile ROUTE
• Adults must accompany child riders under the age of 18
• Great for 3rd wheels or tandem bikes
• Passes through Fairgrounds Park and Park West
ROUTE 2 :: 32 MILE ROUTE
• Passes through Oregon Park West
• Includes the John Deere Historic Site
• Passes the Rock River at Grand Detour
• Views and stops at Nachusa Grassland’s Bison herd habitat
ROUTE 3 :: 62 MILE ROUTE – NO GRAVEL
• Passes through Oregon Park West
• Includes the John Deere Historic Site
• Passes the Rock River at Grand Detour
• Views and stops at Nachusa Grassland’s Bison herd habitat
• Scenic ride on the quiet and rolling West Grove Road
• Cruises through the beautiful Lowden-Miller State Forest
• Passes the historic Oregon Train Depot
TIMES
• The ride is September 28, 2019, rain or shine.
• Registration opens at 7:00 am
• All riders must check in.
• Rest stops close at 1:00 pm
• SAG support ends at 2:00 pm
• 62 mile riders are encouraged to begin by 8:00 am
• Lunch service will end at 1:30 pm
REGISTRATION INCLUDES
• Free lunch served after the ride from 10 am-1:30 pm
• Free ride refreshments, including fresh baked goods and other food items,
will be available for riders at the rest stops
• Free showers offered after ride
• Map, SAG wagon and rest stops along routes.
SOUVENIR RIDE SHIRT
• Long Sleeved T-shirt is guaranteed when ordering prior to the close of pre-registration on 9/1/2019.
• A limited supply of T-shirts will be available the day of the ride for $20.00.
No Refunds
