Kevin D. Rice. Sr. Memorial Bike Ride and Picnic 2026 — Rockford, IL

Date
August 1, 2026
Location
Rockford, IL
Venue
650 W. State Street
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $62.00
Events
157 Honor Rider - Participation Only, 157 Valor Rider - Participation + challenge coin, 157 Legacy Rider - Participation + event t-shirt, 157 Sacrifice Rider - Participation + challenge coin + event t-shirt
Includes
Challenge Coin (Select Below) | T-Shirt | T-Shirt + Coin
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Please join us in marking this 25‑year milestone of remembrance , impact , and community connection . The Kevin D. Rice. Sr. Memorial Bike Ride and Picnic event brings together riders, families, and community members to honor and celebrate Kevin’s legacy while raising funds to support the criminal justice scholarship in his name through the Rock Valley College Foundation. Bicycle riders will complete a 15.7-mile loop in honor of Kevin’s badge number, passing through key locations that reflect his legacy, including Rock Valley College; the site of the Kevin D. Rice memorial bench and the RVC Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame; the 9/11 Emergency Responders Memorial; Greenwood Cemetery; and the Kevin D. Rice Memorial Playground. This ride will begin and end at the parking lot of the Winnebago County 9/11 Emergency Responders Memorial located at the southeast corner of W. State Street and Kilburn Avenue in Rockford, IL. A Celebration of Life picnic will follow at noon at the Macedonia Bapt

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When is Kevin D. Rice. Sr. Memorial Bike Ride and Picnic 2026 — Rockford, IL?

Kevin D. Rice. Sr. Memorial Bike Ride and Picnic 2026 — Rockford, IL takes place on August 1, 2026. The race is held in Rockford, Illinois.

Where is Kevin D. Rice. Sr. Memorial Bike Ride and Picnic 2026 — Rockford, IL held?

Kevin D. Rice. Sr. Memorial Bike Ride and Picnic 2026 — Rockford, IL is held at 650 W. State Street in Rockford, Illinois.

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