Blackhawk Bicycle and Ski Club - Weekly Cycling Schedule

Weekly Cycling Schedule

	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
January	1 PM			7 PM			9 AM
February	1 PM			7 PM			9 AM
March	1 PM Varies			7 PM			9 AM
April	Varies	6 PM	9 AM 6 PM	6 PM	9 AM 6 PM (2)	8 AM	9 AM
May	Varies	6 PM	9 AM 6 PM	6 PM	9 AM 6 PM (2)	8 AM	9 AM
June	Varies	6 PM	8 AM 6 PM	6 PM	8 AM 6 PM (2)	8AM	8 AM
July	Varies	6 PM	8 AM 6 PM	6 PM	8 AM 6 PM (2)	8 AM	8 AM
August	Varies	6 PM	8 AM 6 PM	6 PM	8 AM 6 PM (2)	8 AM	8 AM
September	Varies	6 PM	9 AM 6 PM	6 PM	9 AM 6 PM (2)	9 AM	9 AM
October	Varies			7 PM			9 AM
November	1 PM			7 PM			9 AM
December	1 PM			7 PM			9 AM

Sunday
Blackhawk Bicycle and Ski Club members enjoy a different ride each Sunday during the cycling season. Check the Sunday Ride Schedule.

Monday Evening - Leisure Ride

6:00 PM - Meet at Baumann Park (Walnut St and Genoa Rd) in Cherry Valley for a leisurely ride with mileage to be determined by those present. This ride is a good ride for families and beginners as well as anyone who would like to take a leisurely ride with other bicyclists. You won't be left behind.

During the warmer months we hold a potluck once a month (except August) after the Monday night ride. This will be the first Monday following the regular monthly club meeting. Bring a dish to pass, table setting, and your own drinks.

Tuesday Morning - Capron Breakfast Express

9:00 AM and (8:00 AM in June, July & August) - Meet at the Sportscore Two west parking lot, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park (corner of Riverside Blvd. and Paulson Rd.), for a moderately paced leaderless ride over flat to rolling terrain. An 18 mile option stops for breakfast west of Poplar Grove. The 30 mile route continues on to a Capron breakfast. Call Fred Kennerly at 815-398-6861 for more information.

Tuesday Evening - Tandem Tuesday (Single bike riders welcome)

6:00 PM - Meet at Blackhawk Springs Park, 5921 S. Perryville Road, Cherry Valley (on the south bank of the Kishwaukee River). The ride pace is moderate on flat to rolling terrain. This ride goes southeast for a 15, 20, 25 or 30 mile loop into Boone, Dekalb and Ogle Counties. After the ride, enjoy dinner at one of the local restaurants. Call Sue Tucker 815-874-9862.

Wednesday Night – Pedaling Around Pec

6:00 PM - Meet at the Summit Fitness Center, 219 N. Main Street, Pecatonica, for either a 12 to 18 mile leisure ride or a 20 to 28 mile moderate paced ride. You won't be left behind on the leisure ride. The terrain for both rides is rolling to hilly on rural roads. Call Dick or Jane Weigle at 815-239-1255.
There is no ride on the second Wednesday of the month due to the club meeting.

Thursday Morning - Breakfast in 'Bago

9:00 AM and (8:00 AM in June, July & August) - Leave from the Faith Center 's south parking lot, 4699 S. Main at on the corner of South Main Street and Pelley Road for a 22 mile (round trip) flat to rolling ride to breakfast in Winnebago. This is a leaderless leisure to moderate paced ride with optional extensions. This is a favorite for retirees, school teachers, night workers, firemen and anyone else who can get away in the morning.

Thursday Evening - Mellow Miles

6:00 PM - This ride starts at New Milford School, 2128 New Milford School Road. It's a good ride for families and beginners and those who want a slower pace. Faster riders sometimes pull ahead and increase the distance of their ride while the others go at a slower pace, shorter distance. No one will be left behind on this group ride that can vary from 15 to 25 miles in length. After the ride, both groups choose a nearby restaurant for dinner. Call Ralph and Carol Hoekstra, 815-645-8336.

Friday morning - Boone County Ride

8:00 AM (9:00 AM in September) - Start from the Boone County Fairgrounds, 8791 Rt 76, Belvidere. This is a moderate paced ride over flat terrain. No one will be left behind on the 42 mile ride. Stop in Harvard for breakfast. Call Castor Armesto at 815-547-6240.

Saturday Morning - South Breakfast Rides

8:00 AM in June, July, & August (9:00 AM the other months) - Meet at Baumann Park, (Walnut St and Genoa Rd) in Cherry Valley for a breakfast ride to Belvidere. Some riders form a separate group and ride to Kirkland at a slower pace. The Belvidere mileage is about 26 miles with many extending further. The Kirkland ride is 32 miles with breakfast in Kirkland.

Saturday Morning - North Breakfast Ride

8:00 AM in June, July, & August (9:00 AM the other months) - Meet at Guilford High School west parking lot, 5620 Spring Creek Rd, for a 30 mile leaderless breakfast ride. Breakfast is in Belvidere. Terrain is flat to rolling and both moderate and fast paced rides are available.

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