MATTS Milky Way 19-32.6k TT
Harvard, Illinois · Sunday, August 9, 2026
The MATTS Milky Way 19-32.6k TT is a 32.6k, cycling, and time trial event held on Sunday, August 9, 2026. It is located at 300 Lawrence Rd in Harvard, Illinois.
- Date
- Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM
- Location
- 300 Lawrence Rd
Harvard, Illinois
60033
United States
OpenStreetMap Google Maps
19 Kilometers, Start on Flat Iron Rd. (Hwy 16) South of Hwy 173. Southwest on Flat Iron, Angling Rd to turn around at Mill Rd. Return same roads to finish line on Flat Iron Rd.
32.6 kilometers, Start on Flat Iron Rd. (Hwy 16) South of Hwy 173. Southwest on Flat Iron, Angling Rd to Mill Rd, turn left onto Mill Rd continue on Mill Rd to right turn onto , continue on Rd to left turn onto Rd, continue on Rd to left turn onto Rd, continue to left turn onto Rd. continue on straight ahead onto Mill Rd, continue to turn right onto Angling Rd turns into Flat Iron Rd to finish about .6 mile before start line.
There will be signs at start line, course and turn arrows, finish line.
Be rider aware, ride right.
Please understand that the course is open to traffic so be careful particularly at intersections. Ride to the right side of the road.
We highly recommend using a rear red blinking light.
Milky Way 19-32.6k TT Strava course map:
19k: https://www.strava.com/segments/1976383
32.6k: https://www.strava.com/routes/3512901340436483266
You must have an annual or single day ABR membership to participate. Click on link below to purchase ABR membership and sign waiver.
Youth - Ages 18 and under (age on December 31 of current year) - $10.00 Yearly Membership - $5.00 One Day Membership
Adults - Ages 19 to 79 (age on December 31 of current year) - $30.00 Yearly Membership - $10.00 One Day Membership
Adults - Ages 80 and above (age on December 31 of current year) - $0.00 Yearly Membership - $0.00 One Day Membership
2026 - Road Bike Category – You can choose to race either TT Bike or Road Bike for all of the categories.Road Bike Definition - A road bike can possess drop or straight handlebars; no tri-bars, clip-on bars or Spinaci bars are allowed; no disc wheels or wheel covers; both front & rear wheels must have at least 12 spokes each; the maximum rim depth allowed is 90mm. Note: the spirit of this new Road Bike category is to encourage more participation in MATTS events by creating a more even playing field for racers who don’t have a TT bike. In general, if your bike would be eligible for a road race or a criterium, it would qualify for the Road Bike category. No “TT” Helmets.
Note - Day of race registration: Will open at 7:30am at East Shelter, Milky Way Park, 700 Lawrence Rd, Harvard, IL 60033
Start list and Results posted here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AyC-j5cEzi_l_0oSEYiAjy40oyf-NGB6bK5x7EWock0/edit?usp=sharing
PRIZE LIST
MATTS - ROTY points towards Season Overall Prizes
Medals 5 deep in each category.
Overall Fastest Rider 32.6k 1st $30, 2nd $25, 3rd $20, 4th $15, 5th $10.
Overall Fastest Women 32.6k 1st $30, 2nd $25, 3rd $20, 4th $15, 5th $10.
Overall Fastest Junior 19k 1st $15, 2nd $10, 3rd $5.
Overall Fastest Men 19k 1st $20, 2nd $15, 3rd $10.
Overall Fastest Women 19k $20, 2nd $15 3rd $10.
DIRECTIONS to Milky Way Park, Harvard, IL: IL Hwy 14 to IL Hwy 173 (on the South Side of Harvard, Illinois) Take Hwy 173 West about 2 miles to the Milky Way Park, 300 Lawrence Rd, Harvard, IL 60033 Turn right (North) onto Lawrence Rd to parking area, East Shelter.
We are Guests. Treat this area as your home, backyard and Town.
Please respect our host community by leaving the site cleaner than when you arrived.
Pictures: We'd love to see and share your pictures from the event. Please send to - [email protected]
Questions: Robert 708-532-7204 email: [email protected].