BLACKHAWK COUNTRY ROADS

Saturday, May 26, 2012 - Sunday, May 27, 2012
Greater Rockton Centre
302 West Main Street,  Rockton, IL 61072

Our 36th annual event features a delightful route starting on Main Street in Rockton, Illinois at the Greater Rockton Centre. There is plenty of parking at the Hononegah High School. Restrooms and food are included to ensure you enjoy the beauty of this spring ride in the country. Four routes are available which will offer something for everyone. For your safety, helmets are required for all riders.

10-Mile Ride - FAMILY ROUTE
Any age or skill level can experience cycling on village streets and a paved bike trail. The villages of Rockton and Roscoe are true delights that should not be missed. (No supported rest stop, but several commercial stops are available.)

30 Mile Ride
Rolling countryside, quaint towns, and unspoiled views along the Sugar River sets the stage for this tour. The Duck Pond rest stop is a favorite on this route.

45-Mile Ride - NEW LONGER ROUTE WITH SAME GREAT SCENERY
Rolling countryside, quaint towns, and unspoiled views along the Sugar River sets the stage for this tour. The Duck Pond and Beckman Mill are old favorite rest stops on this NEW longer route WITHOUT the Wisconsin hills.

60 Mile Ride
Shift into high gear for this 60-mile trek through the rolling hills of Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. You'll pass sprouting farmland, visit charming villages and cruise along the scenic Sugar River.

Once is good - Twice is great!
We love these routes so much that we will offer you the opportunity to ride on both Saturday and Sunday. Choose the day that fits your schedule best - or ride both days. (There is an additional fee for riding both days.)

Excellent Support Provided
A detailed route map and cue sheet, sag wagons and exceptionally well-marked roads are what you can expect from the BLACKHAWK COUNTRY ROADS ride. Rest stops are well stocked with high-energy snacks, refreshing drinks and sweet goodies.

Lunch served 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Join us for a relaxing and refreshing lunch at Greater Rockton Centre after your ride.

Fees
We are excited to contribute $1 for each rider to the League of Illinois Bicyclists to support their advocacy efforts.

Start/Finish
The ride starts and finishes at the Greater Rockton Centre, 302 W. Main St. in Rockton, Illinois. Registration and check-in is from 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. We request that the 60-mile riders begin by 9 a.m. All riders must begin by 10 a.m. Parking (with rest room) is at Hononegah High School.

And it's easy to get to –

From South:
Follow I-39 (US 51) north to I-90 north (Madison).   Then follow the Chicago directions, below.

From Chicago and East:
Exit I-90 at Rockton Road, Rockton, turn left (west), go 3.9 miles on Rockton Road. Turn left on Salem Street.   Parking is on the left just past Hononegah H. S.

From Freeport and West:
Follow Business 20/West State Street to N. Meridian Road, turn left (north), go 10.1 miles. Turn right on Freeport Rd/SR-75, go east 6.1 miles. Turn right (east) on E. Main St. for 0.3 miles, turn left on Salem St.   Parking is on the right by Hononegah H. S.

From North:
Exit I-90 at Rockton Road, Rockton, turn right (west), go 3.7 miles on Rockton Road, turn left on Salem Street.  Parking is on the left just past Hononegah H. S.

For information about hotels or camping, contact the Rockford Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800.521.0849.