Tour De Charleston - 10th Annual 2026

Description

We are excited to be hosting the 10th Annual Tour De Charleston.

Ride Information: The 3 race routes: 12.5 miles, 25 miles, and 50 miles. Scenic routes throughout Charleston and the surrounding central Illinois countryside. Timed Rides – Overall winner in each race; there will be a male and female plus first and second place awards for all age divisions.

We will have bananas and water stations along race route...

If you are interested in ordering a 10th Annual Tour De Charleston T-shirt, that option is offered when you register. Deadline is 5.20.2026.

No gasoline-powered motorized bikes will be allowed. Battery assisted electric bikes known as E-Bikes are allowed, although, E-Bike participants are ineligible for medals.

We will have a Beer Garden post-race celebration at Mike & Stan’s with a live band presented by The Charleston Chamber of Commerce. Shawn Dawson entertains us from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm. Please grab a to go meal from one of our restaurants on the square and meet us at Mike & Stan's, bring your lawn chairs and relax, rest and enjoy the afternoon in beautiful Charleston Illinois.

Our local Restaurants having lunch specials are as follows: Juanito's Bar & Grill, Wb's Pub and Grub & Roc's Blackfront Tavern & Grill.

Juanito's https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091305152616

WB's Pub and Grill https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057104536026

Roc's Blackfront Tavern & Grill https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=roc%27s%20blackfront%20tavern%20%26%20gril

Check out our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CharlestonAreaChamber for other activities in and around our area. Spend the weekend with us in historic Coles County, Illinois.

Course

If you would like to view the course routes, you can see them here: 50 Mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55122101 25 Mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55122109 12.5 Mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55122112

Age groups for awards

18 and under 19 to 29 30 to 39 40 to 49 50 to 59 60 to 69 70 and over

Packet Pickup

Early Sign-In is Preferred: 9:00 am- 6:00 pm, Friday, June 12, 2026, at the Charleston Chamber, 501 Jackson Ave, Charleston IL 61920.

Saturday, 7:00 am to 8:30 am, June 13, 2026, at the lobby of city building, City of Charleston, 520 Jackson Ave, Charleston IL 61920.