Cycling Found in Illinois 2023 - 2024

Illinois is a brilliant place to take on a Gran Fondo. Find the perfect event for you with our comprehensive listings of bike races in Illinois 2023 - 2024. Whatever terrain you’re after you can find it in the Prairie State. Try out an urban event in Chicago or head out to rolling hills to experience some of the best cycling that Illinois has to offer. The term Gran Fondo is taken from Italian and roughly translates to ‘big ride’. With some events up to 300 miles long the name is pretty apt. Although don’t be put off most events have much shorter routes on offer too. Whether you’re a newcomer to riding and taking on your longest ride yet, or an experienced cyclist wanting to push yourself in a large group, a Gran Fondo will have the perfect challenge for you. Check out our exhaustive 2023 - 2024 Illinois Gran Fondos calendar list below, and use our month, distance and terrain filters to find your next challenge.