JOIN US FOR THE 53RD CAPITAL CITY CENTURY!

Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 13, 2025 for the 53rd Capital City Century (CCC)! This road riding event is brought to you by the Springfield (IL) Bicycle Club [https://spfldcycling.org/]and offers something for all levels of cyclists.

ABOUT THE RIDE

All routes start and finish at the Sherman Athletic Club, where you will head out on the Heritage Route 66 Multiuse Trail. All routes venture out into the surrounding country on low-trafficked roads.

NEW ROUTES FOR 2025

After two years of heading north, riders will head east and make their way to the Richardson Clubhouse near the town of Buffalo Hart, which will serve as the main rest stop. 20-mile riders will then return to Sherman, and 40-, 62- and 100-mile riders can select from several looped routes that will return to the rest stop. Routes will be marked and GPS files will be provided closer to the event.

POST RIDE

Celebrate the completion of your ride with a post-ride meal. All registered riders receive a meal ticket and one beverage (choice of wine, beer or soda) from the bar at the Sherman Athletic Club.

TIMING

The Capital City Century is not a race, but all riders will be timed. All timing ends at 3PM.

MECHANICAL SUPPORT

Local bike mechanics will be available at the Sherman Athletic Club before the ride, as well as at one of the rest stops to assist with minor mechanical issues.

VOLUNTEER

There are many opportunities to volunteer at the Capital City Century. Volunteers receive a t-shirt and a comped entry into the 2026 Capital City Century.