Rockford 70.3 Preview Ride
Sunday, May 4, 2025
Past event
10:00 AM CDT
Rockford, Illinois
$27.50 · 1 race
Ultra
Event summary
Join us on Sunday, May 4th, 2025, for the exciting Rockford 70.3 Preview Ride in beautiful Rockford, Winnebago! This organized group ride offers a fantastic opportunity to preview the scenic Ironman 70.3 bike course while enjoying the company of fellow cycling enthusiasts. Kicking off at 10:00 AM, the ride will maintain a friendly pace of 15-16 mph and is designed as a no-drop social event, ensuring everyone can participate and enjoy the experience together.
Starting and finishing at the transition area behind the Embassy Suites, located at 416 South Main Street, Rockford, IL, this ride promises an unforgettable day filled with camaraderie and support. Riders will have the benefit of lead and trailing escorts from the Winnebago County Sheriff, ensuring safety throughout the course, which remains open to regular traffic. Participants can look forward to refreshments at the halfway point, fun giveaways, and a chance to unwind after the ride with delicious bites and beverages at the Embassy Suites bar. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to prepare for the Ironman 70.3 while connecting with the community!
Starting and finishing at the transition area behind the Embassy Suites, located at 416 South Main Street, Rockford, IL, this ride promises an unforgettable day filled with camaraderie and support. Riders will have the benefit of lead and trailing escorts from the Winnebago County Sheriff, ensuring safety throughout the course, which remains open to regular traffic. Participants can look forward to refreshments at the halfway point, fun giveaways, and a chance to unwind after the ride with delicious bites and beverages at the Embassy Suites bar. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to prepare for the Ironman 70.3 while connecting with the community!
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Rockford 70.3 Preview Ride
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Entries closed10:00 AM CDT
$27.50
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TRI-LABS & ROCK RIVER MULTISPORT GROUP RIDE.
** RIDE THE IRONMAN 70.3/ROCKFORD COURSE **
This group ride is an organized, supported, group ride to preview the Ironman/Rockford 70.3 bike course.
SUNDAY MAY 4TH, 2025
10:00AM
Details:
* GROUP RIDE - if you choose to ride ahead, you acknowledge that you are not covered by traffic control escorts.
* Pace of ride will be 15-16mph - this is meant as a no-drop social, course preview ride.
* Start and Finish at the transition area (behind the Embassy Suites/Rockford).
* 416 South Main Street, Rockford IL 61104.
* Parking will be first-come, first-served in several lots close to the hotel (see map below).
* We recommend Road or TT bike.
* Winnebago County Sheriff will provide LEAD and TRAILING escorts for entire ride.
* Please ride with the group - splinter groups are not recommended as the traffic on the course roads is heavy and the roads do not have large shoulders - if any.
* The route will not be closed and WILL BE OPEN TO ALL NORMAL TRAFFIC.
* Rules of the Road need to be observed by all riders.
* RRM support tent near 1/2-way point (on Yale Bridge Road). There will be snacks, water, and bathrooms.
* We will attempt to "re-group" at the 1/2-way tent.
* RRM SAG vehicle with some water and limited repair items. Please bring all your self-supporting items.
* Registration fee covers the cost of County Sheriff escorts, insurance, and support.
AFTER RIDE FUN ACTIVITY - Rock River Multisport has reserved some space inside the lower Restaurant/Bar of the Embassy Suites to grab some small bites and some beverages after the ride. Participants will be responsible for the cost of their refreshments.
** UPDATE **
We have secured some pretty cool give-a-ways for this social ride. Come ride the course with us and have a chance to win:
-2026 Ironman 70.3/Rockford Free Registration
-Free coaching sessions from TriLabs
-Guess passes to Peak Sports Club
-Garmin 530 GPS bike computer from RRM
-Free Bike Fit session from Velocity
-Gift Card to Fleet Feet
-T-Shirts from Race Day Performance
-Bike mechanic/repair stand from RRM
** RIDE THE IRONMAN 70.3/ROCKFORD COURSE **
This group ride is an organized, supported, group ride to preview the Ironman/Rockford 70.3 bike course.
SUNDAY MAY 4TH, 2025
10:00AM
Details:
* GROUP RIDE - if you choose to ride ahead, you acknowledge that you are not covered by traffic control escorts.
* Pace of ride will be 15-16mph - this is meant as a no-drop social, course preview ride.
* Start and Finish at the transition area (behind the Embassy Suites/Rockford).
* 416 South Main Street, Rockford IL 61104.
* Parking will be first-come, first-served in several lots close to the hotel (see map below).
* We recommend Road or TT bike.
* Winnebago County Sheriff will provide LEAD and TRAILING escorts for entire ride.
* Please ride with the group - splinter groups are not recommended as the traffic on the course roads is heavy and the roads do not have large shoulders - if any.
* The route will not be closed and WILL BE OPEN TO ALL NORMAL TRAFFIC.
* Rules of the Road need to be observed by all riders.
* RRM support tent near 1/2-way point (on Yale Bridge Road). There will be snacks, water, and bathrooms.
* We will attempt to "re-group" at the 1/2-way tent.
* RRM SAG vehicle with some water and limited repair items. Please bring all your self-supporting items.
* Registration fee covers the cost of County Sheriff escorts, insurance, and support.
AFTER RIDE FUN ACTIVITY - Rock River Multisport has reserved some space inside the lower Restaurant/Bar of the Embassy Suites to grab some small bites and some beverages after the ride. Participants will be responsible for the cost of their refreshments.
** UPDATE **
We have secured some pretty cool give-a-ways for this social ride. Come ride the course with us and have a chance to win:
-2026 Ironman 70.3/Rockford Free Registration
-Free coaching sessions from TriLabs
-Guess passes to Peak Sports Club
-Garmin 530 GPS bike computer from RRM
-Free Bike Fit session from Velocity
-Gift Card to Fleet Feet
-T-Shirts from Race Day Performance
-Bike mechanic/repair stand from RRM
Location
416 Main Street, Rockford, 61104, IL, United States
Rockford 70.3 Preview Ride
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