ILLINI WEEKEND
GETAWAY
Fri. May 29th - Sun. May 31st, 2026

THE
CHAMPAIGN OF RIDES!
REGISTRATION
IS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2026 SEASON
CLICK
HERE to register!
We're
excited to share that the price of all event
services will remain the same as the 2025 season!
Click
Here for more information!
Spring is in the air! Budding trees line the roads,
early blooms dot the countryside, birdsong fills the
mornings, and longer, sunnier days invite you back
outside. As temperatures rise and winter finally loosens
its grip, it's the perfect time to shake the rust out
of your legs and welcome a new riding season.
Set among freshly tilled fields, bright green shoots,
and wide-open Midwestern skies, we're excited to present
the Illini Weekend Getaway - The Champaign of
Rides! This two-day cycling event (Saturday and Sunday)
is based in Champaign and gives you complete flexibility
to ride as much - or as little - as you want each day.
The routes feature four scenic 25-mile loops heading
north, south, east, and west, plus a 14-mile loop,
all starting and ending at one central rest stop. Whether
you're soaking up the gentle spring breezes, rolling
past newly planted farmland, or chasing sunshine across
quiet roads, you can mix and match loops to build your
ideal ride. Showers will be available after both days
so you can relax and refresh.
When you're off the bike, spring energy continues
off the roads. Stroll through downtown Urbana, enjoy
patio dining, explore local shops, or unwind with fellow
riders. Our supported hotel is located right in the
heart of downtown, with abundant restaurants and nightlife
nearby, and the University of Illinois just minutes
away - go Illini!
The full weekend is very reasonably priced, and single-day
registration is also available.
Celebrate the season, enjoy the scenery, and kick
off your cycling year at the Illini Weekend Getaway
- The Champaign of Rides! |