May 1, 2021
This bicycle ride is a one-day tour of beautiful Jo Daviess County, Illinois that features hilly terrain, spectacular ridge top panoramas and long valley views. Choose one of three clearly marked routes on rolling, low traffic, paved roads throughout our rural setting:

      32 miles (50 km)        52 miles  (84 km)      63 miles (100 km)
                              
*For more detailed route information visit Map My Ride by clicking on the desired distance.

After the ride, enjoy all that Elizabeth and Galena have to offer:
antique shops, art galleries, boutiques, vineyards and restaurants. Also visit our tourist attractions: Apple River Fort, Great Western Railroad Museum, and Banwarth House and Museum. 

Visit the Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce website at elizabeth-il.org or the Galena/Jo Daviess County Convention and Visitors Bureau at visitgalena.org for lodging options and more ideas of great things to do in Jo Daviess County while you are here.

                     Date:         Saturday, May 1, 2021
                                       Rain or shine!
Registration Fee:        $30 in advance includes GOAT socks
                                       $30 day of event no socks
        Fee Includes:       Map & cue sheets
                                       Marked routes
                                       SAG support (ends at 3pm)
                                       Food & drink at rest stops
  
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
  1. Register Online ($30 + small handling fee)
    Visit:  BikeReg/ride-the-ups-and-downs                             Most credit cards accepted.  Includes free pair of GOATS socks at check-in.
  2. Mail in Registration Form ($30)   
    Download the form here:  2021 registration form.
  3. Mail registration form and check or money order to:                      G.O.A.T.S. Cycling Club                                                                  P.O. Box 6024                                                                                Galena, IL  61036                                                                 Includes free pair of GOATS socks at check-in.
  4. Register Day of Event ($30)   GOATS socks not included but available for purchase, $5 per pair.                                                                                                                                                  * Event will take place rain or shine. Sorry, no refunds.


EVENT DAY CHECK-IN & START TIMES & LOCATION
                       Time:  7:00 – 9:30 am
                Location:  CTE Academy*
                                   950 US RT 20 W
                                   Elizabeth, Illinois 61028
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* Located on the north side of U.S. HWY 20 W, approximately  one  mile  west  of  downtown  Elizabeth,  IL and directly east of Elizabeth-Scales Mound Road.
WEAR A HELMET
We insist that everyone wear a bicycle helmet at all times on the ride. Bring appropriate clothing for the weather. Make sure your bicycle is in good working order. 

Due to COVID-19 pandemic and social distance requirements, riders are required to bring a mask and wear it at registration, rest stops and if SAG service needed, in the SAG vehicle.

Register at Online Registration or download the registration form here. 





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