56th Annual Swedish Days Ride

  • Date Sun 14th June 2026
  • Time 6:30AM CDT
  • Location Sugar Grove, Illinois
  • Price $27.50
  • Races 1 race

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable cycling experience at the 56th Annual Swedish Days Ride on Sunday, June 14, 2026, in the charming town of Sugar Grove, Kane County. This signature event of the Fox Valley Bicycle & Ski Club promises a fantastic day of cycling through the scenic and tranquil roads of rural Kane, Kendall, and DeKalb counties. Riders of all levels can choose from six exciting routes, ranging from a family-friendly 12-mile ride to the challenging Double Metric Century at 133 miles.

This year, participants can also customize their rides by combining colorful loops, making it easier for families and competitive cyclists alike to find their perfect distance. The Swedish Days Ride is fully supported, featuring a centralized rest stop with air conditioning, nutritional snacks, and emergency mechanical assistance. With a dedicated team of over 75 volunteers, the event aims to welcome 1,000 riders while giving back to the community by donating all net profits to local biking organizations and charities. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit at this premier cycling event in Northern Illinois!

Organiser's Description

We are excited to have you join us for our
56TH ANNUAL SWEDISH DAYS RIDE

Registration is OPEN!

New redesigned jerseys are here! CLICK HERE TO ORDER JERSEY [https://via.primalcustom.com/collections/ts-12651] or at SWEDISH DAYS RIDE PAGE [https://www.fvbsc.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=401197&module_id=163510] (ROUTES AND UPDATES ALSO AT THE SWEDISH DAYS RIDE WEBSITE).

We look forward to growing our tradition to 1000 riders this year
As a reminder all net profits go to support local biking organizations and charities.

The Swedish Days Ride is the premier cycling event in Northern Illinois and the signature event of the Fox Valley Bicycle & Ski Club (FVBSC). Now in its 56th year, the Swedish Days Ride travels the quiet, scenic and relatively flat paved roads of rural Kane, Kendall and DeKalb counties, meandering through cornfields and through shaded thoroughfares.

The Swedish Days Ride offers six routes ranging from our NEW FAMILY RIDE (12 miles) to the iconic Double Metric Century (133 miles), providing a just right distance for cycling families to competitive athletes. This year you can also create your own ride by combining colored loops.

The ride is fully supported with one centralized rest stop boasting AC/indoor facilities stocked with nutritional items, onsite morning emergency mechanical support and bicycle supplies, and roaming SAG patrol vehicles. With over 75 helpful volunteers, the Swedish Days Ride provides a superior riding experience to our goal of 1000 guests this year.

FVBSC donates all of the proceeds from this event to support organizations promoting safe cycling, education, advocacy, infrastructure development and cycling for people with disabilities, such as the Ride Illinois, Rails to Trails, Project Mobility, Easter Seals (bikes for kids) and ARES. Our event has no affiliation with the Geneva Chamber of Commerces Swedish Days Festival.

Races

  • 56th Annual Swedish Days Ride

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Sun 14th June 2026 (6:30AM CDT)

    $27.50

    OPENS 01 JAN 26

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Location

Harter Middle School, 1601 Esker Drive, Sugar Grove, 60554, IL, United States

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