THE TOUR 2019
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 has to offer:
antique shops, art galleries, boutiques, a vineyard 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 galena.org for lodging options and more ideas of great things to do in Jo Daviess County while you area here.

                     Date:         Saturday, May 4, 2019
                                       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
    Including freshly-baked, homemade cookies by local bakers.
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
  1. Register Online ($30 + small handling fee)
    Visit: signmeup.com/128472                                                Most credit cards accepted.  Includes free pair of GOATS socks at check-in.
  2. Mail in Registration Form ($30)   
    Download the form here.                                                      Mail registration form and check or money order to:
            G.O.A.T.S. Cycling Club
            P.O. Box 6024
            Galena, Illinois 61036                                                          Includes free pair of GOATS socks at check-in.
  3. 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.

Register at signmeup.com/128472 or download the registration form here. 
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