Tour De Charleston
- Date Sat 27th September 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Charleston, Illinois
- Price Free - $64.95
- Races 4 races
- Distances Ultra
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of cycling at the Tour De Charleston on Saturday, September 27, 2025! Taking place in the picturesque town of Charleston, Coles County, this exciting event offers three distinct race routes for participants of all skill levels: a scenic 12.5 miles, an exhilarating 25 miles, and a challenging 50 miles. Each route showcases the stunning landscapes of central Illinois, ensuring a memorable ride.
Riders will have the chance to compete for overall winner titles, with awards for both male and female participants, as well as first and second place recognitions across various age divisions. Plus, every participant will receive a timing chip and a special Tour de Charleston towel! Along the routes, there will be food and water stations to keep everyone energized, and remember, no gasoline-powered bikes are allowed, but E-bikes are welcome (please note that E-bike riders are ineligible for medals). After the rides, join us at Mike & Stan's Beer Garden for live music from Absent Ground, all while enjoying delicious lunch specials from local restaurants. Don’t miss out on this fantastic community event—mark your calendars and gather your friends and family for a day filled with fun, fitness, and festivities!
Riders will have the chance to compete for overall winner titles, with awards for both male and female participants, as well as first and second place recognitions across various age divisions. Plus, every participant will receive a timing chip and a special Tour de Charleston towel! Along the routes, there will be food and water stations to keep everyone energized, and remember, no gasoline-powered bikes are allowed, but E-bikes are welcome (please note that E-bike riders are ineligible for medals). After the rides, join us at Mike & Stan's Beer Garden for live music from Absent Ground, all while enjoying delicious lunch specials from local restaurants. Don’t miss out on this fantastic community event—mark your calendars and gather your friends and family for a day filled with fun, fitness, and festivities!
Organiser's Description
Family Ride 8th, 9th & 10th Street in Charleston, IL.
3 race routes: 12.5 miles, 25 miles, and 50 miles.
Timed Rides Overall winner in each race; there will be a male and female plus first and second place awards for all age divisions.
Scenic routes throughout Charleston and the surrounding central Illinois countryside.
Timing chips, and Tour de Charleston towel for all participants.
Food (Banana) and water stations along race route.
No gasoline-powered motorized bikes are allowed.
Battery assisted electric bikes known as E-Bikes are allowed. E-Bike participants are ineligible for medals.
Beer Garden (grass area) at Mike & Stans with a live band presented by The Chamber: Absent Ground from 12:30 am - 2:30 pm (weather permitting)
Mike & Stan's: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=mike%20%26%20stan%27s
Absent Ground; https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094257376325
Local Restaurants having lunch specials: Juanito's Bar & Grill, Wb's Pub and Grub & Roc's Blackfront Tavern & Grill.
Juanito's https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091305152616
WB's Pub and Grill https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057104536026
Roc's Blackfront Tavern & Grill https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=roc%27s%20blackfront%20tavern%20%26%20grill
Grab a Meal to go and meet us at Mike & Stan's Beer Garden with picnic tables. Bring your lawn chairs.
Check out our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CharlestonAreaChamber for other activities in and around our area. Spend the weekend with us in Coles County.
Refunds will be considered but not promised up until one week before the race.
COURSE
If you would like to view the course routes, you can see them here:
50 Mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52452402
25 Mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40187827
12.5 Mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39947964
AGE GROUPS FOR AWARDS
18 and under
19 to 29
30 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59
60 to 69
70 and over
PACKET PICKUP
Friday, September 26th, at the Charleston Chamber 9 am- 6 pm and
Saturday, September 27th, in the lobby of City Hall 7 am to 8:30 am
3 race routes: 12.5 miles, 25 miles, and 50 miles.
Timed Rides Overall winner in each race; there will be a male and female plus first and second place awards for all age divisions.
Scenic routes throughout Charleston and the surrounding central Illinois countryside.
Timing chips, and Tour de Charleston towel for all participants.
Food (Banana) and water stations along race route.
No gasoline-powered motorized bikes are allowed.
Battery assisted electric bikes known as E-Bikes are allowed. E-Bike participants are ineligible for medals.
Beer Garden (grass area) at Mike & Stans with a live band presented by The Chamber: Absent Ground from 12:30 am - 2:30 pm (weather permitting)
Mike & Stan's: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=mike%20%26%20stan%27s
Absent Ground; https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094257376325
Local Restaurants having lunch specials: Juanito's Bar & Grill, Wb's Pub and Grub & Roc's Blackfront Tavern & Grill.
Juanito's https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091305152616
WB's Pub and Grill https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057104536026
Roc's Blackfront Tavern & Grill https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=roc%27s%20blackfront%20tavern%20%26%20grill
Grab a Meal to go and meet us at Mike & Stan's Beer Garden with picnic tables. Bring your lawn chairs.
Check out our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CharlestonAreaChamber for other activities in and around our area. Spend the weekend with us in Coles County.
Refunds will be considered but not promised up until one week before the race.
COURSE
If you would like to view the course routes, you can see them here:
50 Mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52452402
25 Mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40187827
12.5 Mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39947964
AGE GROUPS FOR AWARDS
18 and under
19 to 29
30 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59
60 to 69
70 and over
PACKET PICKUP
Friday, September 26th, at the Charleston Chamber 9 am- 6 pm and
Saturday, September 27th, in the lobby of City Hall 7 am to 8:30 am
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