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BLACKHAWK COUNTRY
ROADS (was StateLine 60)
Saturday, May 24, 2008 - Sunday, May 25, 2008
Greater Rockton Centre
302 West Main
Rockton, IL
61072
Our 32nd annual event features a delightful route starting on Main Street in Rockton, Illinois
at the Greater Rockton Centre. There is plenty of parking at the Hononegah High School. Restrooms and food are
included to ensure you enjoy the beauty of this spring ride in the country.
Four routes are available which will offer something for everyone. For your
safety, helmets are required for all riders.
10-Mile Ride - NEW FAMILY
ROUTE
Any age or skill level can experience cycling on village streets and a paved
bike trail. The villages of Rockton and Roscoe are true delights that should
not be missed. (No supported rest stop but several commercial stops available)
30 Mile Ride
Rolling countryside, quaint towns, and unspoiled views along the Sugar River sets the stage for this tour.
The Duck Pond rest stop is a favorite on this route.
45-Mile Ride - NEW LONGER ROUTE WITH SAME GREAT SCENERY
Rolling countryside, quaint towns, and unspoiled views along the Sugar River sets the stage for this tour.
The Duck Pond and Beckman Mill are old favorite rest stops on this NEW longer
route WITHOUT the Wisconsin hills.
60 Mile Ride
Shift into high gear for this 60-mile trek through the rolling hills of
northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. You'll pass
sprouting farmland, visit charming villages and cruise along the scenic Sugar River.
Once is good - Twice is great!
We love these routes so much that we will offer you the opportunity to ride
on both Saturday and Sunday. Choose the day that fits your schedule best - or
ride both days. (There is an additional fee for riding both days.)
Excellent Support Provided
A detailed route map and cue sheet, sag wagons and exceptionally well-marked
roads are what you can expect from the BLACKHAWK COUNTRY ROADS ride. Rest
stops are well stocked with high-energy snacks, refreshing drinks and sweet
goodies. Join us for a relaxing and refreshing lunch at Greater Rockton
Centre after your ride. Lunch served 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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Fees
We are excited to contribute $1 for each
rider to the League of Illinois
Bicyclists to support their advocacy efforts.
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Individual rider w/T-shirt,
register before April 25, $22
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Register before
May 16
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Register after
May 16
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Individual rider w/T-shirt
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$29
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$34
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Individual rider no T-shirt
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$16
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$21
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Family of 3 no T-shirt
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$36
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$41
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Additional T-shirt
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$13
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Additional riders under 18
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$6
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$8
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Additional day ride fee $10
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Start/Finish
The ride starts and finishes at the Greater Rockton Centre, in Rockton, Illinois.
Registration and check-in is from 7
a.m. - 10 a.m. We suggest 60-mile riders begin by 9 a.m. All riders must begin by 10 a.m. Parking (with rest room)
is at Hononegah
High School.
And it's easy to get to –
From South:
Follow I-39 (US 51) north
to I-90 north (Madison).
Then follow the Chicago
directions, below.
From Chicago and East:
Exit I-90 at Rockton Road, Rockton, turn left (west), go 3.9 miles on Rockton
Road, turn left on Salem Street. Parking is just past Hononegah High School.
From Freeport and West:
Follow Business 20 (West State Street) to Meridian Road, go north on Meridian
six miles to Latham Road, go east six miles to Rt. 251, turn north on 251,
travel 4.6 miles to Hononegah/Elevator Roads, turn left (west), on Hononegah
Road for 3 miles. Parking is on the right by Hononegah High School.
From North:
Exit I-90 at Rockton Road,
Rockton, turn right (west), go 3.7 miles on Rockton Road, turn left on Salem Street.
Parking is just past Hononegah
High School.
For information about hotels or camping, contact the Rockford
Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800.521.0849.
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