The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Lake Volunteers Association are hosting the 3rd Annual Loop Lake Shelbyville bike ride on Saturday, June 11, 2016. All rides will start from the Lake Shelbyville Visitor and will include options for a 22 mile, 46 mile or a 65 mile ride. Proceeds for the ride will benefit the Lake Volunteers Association (LVA). The LVA provides education, historical interpretation, recreational and environmental improvements at Lake Shelbyville.
Loop Lake Shelbyville bike ride starts at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center. Rest stops will be provided every 10-13 miles for riders with water and snacks available. The 22 mile ride will take riders to Findlay, IL and back to the Visitor Center. New this year at the end of the ride, 46 mile and 65 mile riders have the option to ferry across the lake from Lithia Springs Marina to Dam West Recreation Area. The ferry will run from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Registration and check-in at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center begins at 7:00 a.m. and ends at 8:30 a.m. Riders may start riding after they have registered or checked in. Participants should plan their route to be back at the Visitor Center no later than 3:30pm.
Requirements: Riders must be over the age of 14 years. If under the age of 18, riders must be accompanied by a responsible adult. All riders will be required to wear a helmet for the duration of the ride and obey all applicable Illinois State rules of the road. Early bird registration is $25.00 and day of ride registration is $30.00. If registration and payment are postmarked by May 25, 2016, participants will receive a t-shirt! Visit www.tinyURL.com/lakeshelbyville for a printable registration form.
This event coincides with National Get Outdoors Day, which encourages Americans to seek out healthy, active outdoor lifestyles, connect with nature, and embrace public lands. Loop Lake Shelbyville provides a great opportunity to get out and enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. For additional information, contact the Lake Shelbyville Project Office at (217) 774-3951 ext 2.
Loop Lake Shelbyville is sponsored by: Lake Volunteers Association, County Market of Shelbyville, Windsor Food Center, Sullivan IGA, Bike and Hike, Spin City Cycles, Dacey Trail, Monicals Pizza of Shelbyville, Shelby Memorial Hospital Wellness for Life, Phoenix Physical Therapy of Shelbyville, and Central Illinois Mountain Bike Association.
