Site M: Redacted

  • Date Sat 11th October 2025
  • Time 9:00AM CDT
  • Location Chandlerville, Illinois
  • Price Free - $52.00
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of cycling at Site M: Redacted on Saturday, October 11, 2025, in the picturesque Chandlerville, Cass! This inaugural gravel race in the Springfield area promises to be a thrilling adventure across approximately 55 miles of stunning terrain, featuring a fantastic mix of 50% pavement and gravel. Riders will experience rolling meadows, farmland, and beautiful forest preserves, with an elevation gain of around 2,500 feet. The course includes challenging climbs, with the longest stretches on pavement and short, steep, punchy climbs on gravel that will test your skills.

Participants will enjoy SAG support, refreshments at the staging area, and an aid station at mile 30, complete with drop-bag options. Plus, all registered riders by September 30 will be treated to a post-ride meal! With a prize purse distributed among the top finishers across four categories, this event not only focuses on fun but also rewards your hard work. Join us for this rain-or-shine event, sharing the date and venue with the Illinois Senior Games, at the breathtaking Jim Edgar Panther Creek state conservation area, a true gem for cycling enthusiasts! Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!

Organiser's Description

Site M: Redacted is the Springfield area's first foray into a proper gravel race. Hosted at the Jim Edgar Panther Creek state conservation area, we have a beautiful route for you spanning rolling meadows, farmland, and forest preserves. The route is still being finalized, but expect approximately 55 miles of something near a 50/50 pavement/gravel mix and around 2500 feet of elevation. The longest climbs will be on pavement, with 1/2-3/4 mile stretches of 4-6% average gradient. On the gravel side, there are a number of short, steep, punchy climbs. Most of these are under 1/4 mile, but many hit double digit grades and some even approach 20%. We will be providing SAG support, refreshments at the staging area, an aid station at mile 30 with the option for drop-bags, and a post-ride meal to participants who register by September 30. Route marking is TBD, depending on regulations within the conservation area. This is a rain or shine event, and will only be cancelled in event of extreme weather (e.g., tornadoes, flash floods).

A prize purse will be split between podium of all four categories--50% of the total purse split between our first place finishers, 30% to second places, 20% to third places. We're guaranteeing a minimum reward structure of $150/$90/$60 payout on each podium, and that value will increase based on sponsorships and registration. We're not looking to make any money here, any sponsorships and registration fees above our costs go directly to prize support.

This event is sharing a date and venue with the Illinois Senior Games, allowing us to make the most of our logistics for both events.

Acquired by the state of Illinois in 1993, Site M is a 16,550 acre state fish and wildlife area. Renamed to Jim Edgar Panther Creek in 2003, the area is a premier landscape for a bicycle race with beautiful vistas, valleys, hills, well-maintained pavement, and pristine ribbons of gravel.

Races

  • Site M: Redacted - Men's Open

    Incl. $2.00 Fee

    Sat 11th October 2025 (9:00AM CDT)

    $52.00

    Registration includes bib and timing chip, water bottle, post-ride lunch, snacks, and drinks. This category will have a prize podium and purse.
  • Site M: Redacted - Men's 50+

    Incl. $2.00 Fee

    Sat 11th October 2025 (9:00AM CDT)

    $52.00

    Registration includes bib and timing chip, water bottle, post-ride lunch, snacks, and drinks. This category will have a prize podium, but no purse. Entrants are still eligible for podium/purse in the open category.
  • Site M: Redacted - Women's Open

    Incl. $2.00 Fee

    Sat 11th October 2025 (9:00AM CDT)

    $52.00

    Registration includes bib and timing chip, water bottle, post-ride lunch, snacks, and drinks. This category will have a prize podium and purse.
  • Site M: Redacted - Women's 50+

    Incl. $2.00 Fee

    Sat 11th October 2025 (9:00AM CDT)

    $52.00

    Registration includes bib and timing chip, water bottle, post-ride lunch, snacks, and drinks. This category will have a prize podium, but no purse. Entrants are still eligible for podium/purse in the open category.
  • Site M: Redacted - Non-Competitive Short Route

    Incl. Catered Lunch

    Sat 11th October 2025 (9:00AM CDT)

    Free

    Shorter, non-competitive option for those just looking for a casual ride, or those participating in the ISG later in the day. Lunch not included. SBC will be donating lunch to ISG participants regardless of their registration for this event.

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Location

Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area, Chandlerville, 62627, IL, United States

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