May 4, 2024
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 above.

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, Paul's Vintage Bike 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 4, 2024
                                       Rain or shine!
Registration Fee:        $35 in advance
                                            includes GOATS socks
                                       $35 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 ($35 + small handling fee)
    Visit:  BikeReg/ride-the-ups-and-downs                                 Most credit cards accepted.  In advance includes free             pair of GOATS socks at check-in on event day.
  2. ​Register Day of Event ($35)   GOATS socks not included but available for purchase at check-in.                                                                                                                                                     * 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. 

Register at Online Registration or Day of Event only.





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