Table of contents for the book Road Biking Illinois | Prairie Fever

Road Biking Illinois: A Guide to the State’s Best Bike Rides

Ready for a steady diet of great scenery? While riding the 44 routes featured in this book, you’ll explore the rugged hills of Southern Illinois, historic river towns on the Mississippi, wide-open farmland of Central Illinois, and the eye-catching neighborhoods in Chicago, Peoria, and Springfield.

Turn-by-turn directions and detailed maps make route-finding hassle-free. You’ll get plenty of details about local history; tidbits about the local trees, flowers, and geology; and advice on local activities—from museums to drive-in movie theaters. Hungry and tired cyclists will want to take advantage of the suggestions for local restaurants and accommodations near the route.

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Cycling through Sand Ridge State Forest.

Cycling through Sand Ridge State Forest.

Contents

Foreword
Preface
Introduction
–Road and Traffic Conditions
–Equipment
–Safe Riding
How to Use This Book
–UTM Coordinates
–Mileage Markers on the Map
–Rides at a Glance

Northern Illinois
1. Galena Classic
2. Lena–Pecatonica River Cruise
3. Quad Cities Challenge
4. Rock River Cruise
5. Rockford Ramble
6. Savanna Classic

Chicagoland
7. Barrington Cruise
8. Beverly–Oak Lawn Ramble
9. Cedar Lake Cruise
10. Chicago Lakefront and Boulevard Ramble
11. Chicago Southside Ramble
12. I&M Canal Challenge
13. North Shore Cruise
14. Salt Creek Ramble
15. Woodstock Ramble

Central Illinois
16. Allerton Park–Monticello Cruise
17. Amish Country Ramble
18. Bloomington Classic
19. Charleston Cruise
20. Crow Creek Ramble
21. Evergreen Lake–Lake Bloomington Cruise
22. Illinois River Cruise
23. Jubilee College Challenge
24. Kickapoo State Park Ramble
25. Lewistown Ramble
26. Nauvoo Ramble
27. Peoria Sculpture and Architecture Ramble
28. Sand Ridge State Forest Ramble
29. Siloam Springs-Griggsville Classic
30. Springfield Cruise

Southern Illinois
31. American Bottoms Cruise
32. Chain of Rocks Ramble
33. Garden of the Gods Cruise
34. Hillsboro Ramble
35. Kampsville River Bluff Cruise
36. Nickelplate–Quercus Grove Ramble
37. Ohio River Challenge
38. Olney Ramble
39. Pere Marquette Challenge
40. Rend Lake Ramble
41. Shawnee Hills Wine Trail Ramble
42. Shawnee-Pomona Ramble
43. Shawnee West Ramble

Illinois Bicycling Clubs and Advocacy Organizations
About the Author

Ready for a steady diet of great scenery? While riding the 44 routes featured in this book, you’ll explore the rugged hills of Southern Illinois, historic river towns on the Mississippi River, wide-open farmland of Central Illinois, and the eye-catching neighborhoods in Chicago, Peoria, and Springfield. Turn-by-turn directions and detailed maps make route-finding hassle-free. You’ll get plenty of details about local history; tidbits about the local trees, flowers, and geology; and advice on local activities—from museums to drive-in movie theaters. Hungry and tired cyclists will want to take advantage of the suggestions for local restaurants and accommodations near the route.
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