Peoria Cycle Works

09/09/2026

HUGE NEWS: Thanks to everyone who supported us, we made top 3 in the Peoria Community’s Choice Awards Contest!

Voting has wrapped up, and now we wait until November to find out who takes home first place. We are so grateful for this amazing community and every single person who threw a vote our way to get us to the top 3. We’ll keep you posted as soon as the results are announced. Thank you for being along for the ride - we truly couldn't do it without you!

09/08/2026

Whacky Wednesday is hitting Three Sisters Park tomorrow for some Cycledelic Endurance Challenge practice! We’ll be back to our regularly scheduled programming next week, but for this one, we’re switching things up.

A few quick things before you head out:

Bikes: A mountain bike or heavy-duty gravel bike is definitely the way to go for this terrain.

Essentials: Pack plenty of water and bring bright lights for the trail.

Tubes: If you’re not running tubeless, throw a couple of spare tubes in your car/bag just in case.

Grab your gear, charge your lights, and come spin some laps with us! See you out there tomorrow.

09/03/2026

We loved having the Whacky Wednesday Whacky Pack out with us!

We kept it to a nice, easy ride to combat the heat and still hit a solid 5.8 on the whack factor, complete with a beautiful sunset cruise and a sweet stop at the Ice Cream Shack. Thanks to everyone who came out and made it such a great evening!

Next week, we’re heading out to Three Sisters Park to run the Cycledelic course. Meet us there next Wednesday at 6:30 PM! See you then!

09/02/2026

🚴‍♂️ Whacky Wednesday Alert! 🍦

Hey everyone, check out our route for this week’s Whacky Wednesday! We’re taking a leisurely stroll down to the ice cream shack for a 12-mile ride.

https://www.strava.com/routes/3529575776390321100

⚠️ Safety check: Make sure to bring your lights and helmets since it’s starting to get darker earlier!

👀 Looking Ahead: Next week, we’ll be heading out to join the Clydesdales for their Wednesday night pre-rides and run the Cycledelic course with them!

Please note that the Cycledelic course is a heavy-duty gravel/mountain bike route with plenty of off-road hazards. If you plan to jump in on this ride with us, helmets and lights will be strictly required.

Grab your bike, bring your sweet tooth, and we'll see you this Wednesday!

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09/01/2026

Don't forget to mark your calendars for this event - there's no pre-registration and all proceeds go towards a great cause! We will see you there!

This event is less than 3 weeks away. Come participate to support a worthy cause. The routes are designed to be as challenging as you want. There are 2 options for Loop 3, one easy and one more challenging. Routes are shown in the comments or access on the Illinois Valley Wheelm'n webpage.

08/27/2026

What a turnout for Whacky Wednesday!

Huge thanks to everyone who came out and brought the energy. We kicked things off with a gorgeous sunset cruise down the Rock Island Greenway before switching gears for a more moonlit jaunt out to Tawny Oaks.

Official Whack Factor Breakdown:

30-Mile Full Route: 7.6 / 10

Shortened Turnoff Route: 3.5 / 10

We love this community and can’t wait for the next one!

08/26/2026

Ride, support, or donate - let's make miles count for the kids at St. Jude!

We’re gearing up for the Cycledelic Endurance Challenge for St. Jude, and we need your support to make a real impact. Whether you want to jump in the saddle and join our team or pitch in with a donation to support our riders, every bit helps fund life-saving research and care.

How to get involved:

Join the Team: Hop on board and ride with us!

Donate: Support our team overall or make a gift directly to an individual rider.

Ready to roll with us? Check out our team page to join or donate today: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/TAEvents/Events?pg=team&team_id=334924&fr_id=164033

08/25/2026

Taking full advantage of this killer weather before the fall cool-down hits!

We’ve got a longer 25-mile route on deck tomorrow for anyone looking to log some serious midweek miles while the sun is still warm.

Not feeling the full distance? No sweat! We have a shorter cutoff option where you can turn around at Wilhelm Road and head back early so you aren't out all night.

The Details:

Distance: 25-ish miles (with a shorter Wilhelm Rd turnback option)

Required Gear: Helmets + LIGHTS! (It’s getting dark early out there)

Vibe: Midweek miles, great weather, no-drop as always, and moderate Whack Factor.

Find the route here: https://www.strava.com/routes/3519183629114122610.

Charge up your lights, grab your helmet, and let's roll! Who's in?

08/22/2026

We appreciate being able to provide pre-ride bike checks alongside our friends at Little Ade’s at the 2026 No Baloney Bicycle Ride this AM! It was awesome helping get everyone ready for a great ride!