Thunder Road Gravel Tour 2026 — Springfield, IL

Date
May 24, 2026
Location
Springfield, IL
Venue
c/o Springfield Bicycle Club
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$0.00
Events
Thunder Road GT x Gravel Syndicate: Cuban Gravel Crisis, Thunder Road GT: TBD, Thunder Road GT: Rural Cyclery River Romp, Thunder Road GT: Tour DeCrepit Bridges
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Join us for a series of rides from May through August and explore what the central Illinois has to offer when you venture off of the beaten path. Ride specifics are TBD, but expect something in the ballpark of 30 and 60 mile options with a convenience store stop in the middle. After each ride, we'll have an optional takeover of a local brewery/bar/restaurant. This is a no-cost series , so there will be no SAG offered. As a gravel rider, you're probably already self-sufficient enough to fix a flat or minor mechanical on the road and if you're not, make some friends out there! But that's just the basic highlights. Points-Based Competition The most exciting part of the series will be a points-based competition. Each route will have a few gravel segments selected where riders will have the option of competing to do their best efforts. Points will be awarded based on the best times set that day on Strava, with leaderboards tracked for men and women. While the rides are is not a race, our en

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Thunder Road Gravel Tour 2026 — Springfield, IL?

Thunder Road Gravel Tour 2026 — Springfield, IL takes place on May 24, 2026. The race is held in Springfield, Illinois.

Where is Thunder Road Gravel Tour 2026 — Springfield, IL held?

Thunder Road Gravel Tour 2026 — Springfield, IL is held at c/o Springfield Bicycle Club in Springfield, Illinois.

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