3 events in DeKalb County, Illinois

Just 1 hour from Chicago's Loop enjoy riding flat & lightly rolling country gravel roads. Ride through farmlands as farmers make their final preparations for planting season. The event will start & finish on a cinder track in Waterman, IL with a finish chute like none other in gravel. Our event is unique in many ways.

• Prior to the ride there is Pancakes & Coffee free to all riders (6:30am-8:00am)

• Choose your distance on the fly. Mid-event riders will choose whether to head to the finish or take on more gravel (25/50/75 mi courses)

• All courses are marked with will have course marshals or police.

• 5 Strava Style Segment Premes on course.

• For 2026 the event will have 25ish mile, 50ish mile, and 75ish mile timed courses.

• Finish on a gravel track to a butter dipped roasted corn.

With your registration we will make a donation to the Waterman Lions Club & a minimum of 1 pound of food per entry to the Hinckley Area Food Pantry. In the add ons section all riders have an opportunity to pre purchase post ride burgers & beers. You will also have an opportunity to further support these organizations.

Please consider purchasing registration insurance for the event. This is the only path to receive a refund or deferral.