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Deer Run Forest Preserve Gravel Ride 8:30 AM -- CANCELED

Date and Time

Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 8:30 AM until 10:30 AM

Location

Deer Run Forest Preserve
5691 River Rd, Cherry Valley, IL 61016
USA

Event Leader(s)

Karen Denny

Category

Tuesday Rides

Registration Info

Registration is not Required
Must wear a helmet.

About this event

Ride start is from the lower parking lot at Deer Run forest preserve. This is a nice introductory route for riding on gravel. There are 3 miles of gravel on this 21 mile route.  The first mile of Willoughby Rd is gravel as is, the first and last mile ridden on McNeal Rd. We'll start at 8:30 rather than 9 to avoid heat. It's only 21 miles so there is no food/water destination mid-route. We will take breaks and regroup as necessary along the route. No one will be left behind. After the ride we can go for refreshments at Cafe Amore in Cherry Valley.

Route:
Deer Run Forest Preserve Gravel Ride

Start Location:
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