Springfield Bicycle Club, Springfield IL

The Springfield Bicycle Club promotes bicycling and provides opportunities for area cyclists to ride

08/13/2026

🚴 **Ride the legacy. Earn the story.** 🚴
This September, the Capital City Century rolls into its **54th year** — and 2026 makes it extra special. We're celebrating right alongside the **100th anniversary of historic Route 66.** 🛣️
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
📍 Start & finish at the Sherman Athletic Club, Sherman, IL

All four routes roll out onto the Heritage Route 66 Multiuse Trail before heading into the scenic countryside on low-traffic roads:
🔹 100-Mile Century
🔹 66-Mile (metric century +3, for Route 66)
🔹 40-Mile
🔹 20-Mile

This isn't a race — it's a celebration of endurance and community. Timing chips for every rider, fully stocked rest stops, mechanical support, SAG drivers on route, and a post-ride meal + beverage to cap the day. Because at the CCC, no one rides alone. 🤝
🎁 The first 350 registrants get a commemorative pint glass + a brand-new finisher medal honoring both the ride and Route 66's centennial.
Hosted by the Springfield Bicycle Club. https://www.capcitycentury.com/ to register.

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08/13/2026

🚴 **Ride the legacy. Earn the story.** 🚴

This September, the Capital City Century rolls into its **54th year** — and 2026 makes it extra special. We're celebrating right alongside the **100th anniversary of historic Route 66.** 🛣️

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
📍 Start & finish at the Sherman Athletic Club, Sherman, IL

All four routes roll out onto the Heritage Route 66 Multiuse Trail before heading into the scenic countryside on low-traffic roads:
🔹 100-Mile Century
🔹 66-Mile (metric century +3, for Route 66)
🔹 40-Mile
🔹 20-Mile

This isn't a race — it's a celebration of endurance and community. Timing chips for every rider, fully stocked rest stops, mechanical support, SAG drivers on route, and a post-ride meal + beverage to cap the day. Because at the CCC, no one rides alone. 🤝

🎁 The first 350 registrants get a commemorative pint glass + a brand-new finisher medal honoring both the ride and Route 66's centennial.

Hosted by the Springfield Bicycle Club. CapCityCentury.com to register.

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08/10/2026

PUT YOUR NAME ON THE 2026 CCC!
Register for the Capital City Century by 9:30 AM on August 24 and your ride gets a personalized bike plate featuring this year’s Route 66 Centennial design—with your name front and center.

Register at
https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Sherman/CapitalCityCentury

08/03/2026

As we get close to the CCC, we'd like to know if you have any wisdom for new riders that we can share. Whether it be cycling or group riding in general, or something specific to the CCC--do you have any tips and tricks to share?

Call for tips for new riders Have you been riding a while? If so, we want to hear from YOU! What advice, tips, tricks, or words of encouragement do you have for someone just starting riding? We just might feature your input on our next newsletter! Please submit your tips by 8/10

07/14/2026

The July issue of the Quick Release newsletter is available for online viewing. I'm also checking into getting a small quantity of printed newsletters, so stay tuned for an announcement if you'd prefer a paper copy.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zcHj87HNrorhKLhAnmM91cnlxthgxj2i/view?usp=drive_link