2026 Labor Day Ride Mon Sept 7
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Jim Witte
Aug 17, 2026, 2:18:38 PM (4 days ago) Aug 17
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PCC Labor Day Ride — Perrysville, Indiana
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**Date:** Monday, September 7, 2026 (Labor Day)
**Start Time:** 9:00 AM (Champaign time)
**Start/End Location:** Perrysville Park, Perrysville, Indiana
https://maps.app.goo.gl/WvkKLmezHmVYwT1r6
Please note: Bathroom facilities may not be available at Perrysville Park.
Join us for a scenic ride through the rolling hills, orchards, and tree-lined roads of rural Indiana. Two route options are available, both on paved roads with more elevation than we usually see in Champaign. Expect a mix of open farmland and shaded lanes, with a few rough patches and potholes. Larger tires (30C+) are recommended for comfort.
This year we're returning to the traditional route on Stringtown Road through Coal Creek, then back to Perrysville via Highway 32. This eliminates the surprise gravel hill from last year's ride.
Ride as a PCC Member
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Join or renew here:
https://prairiecycleclub.org/membership/
Routes & Navigation
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Ride with GPS Routes:
https://ridewithgps.com/collections/11151703
The routes will be checked and updated about two weeks before the ride.
Both routes are part of the **PCC Ride with GPS club library**. Riders who join the PCC Ride with GPS club can use the Ride with GPS app for turn-by-turn navigation with a free Ride with GPS account. Routes can also be exported for use with compatible bike computers.
Cell service can be spotty along the routes. If using the Ride with GPS app for navigation, download the route for offline use before the ride.
Instructions for joining and using the PCC route library:
https://prairiecycleclub.org/pcc-ride-with-gps/
Printed cue sheets and/or a GPS route loaded to your bike computer are also recommended.
**Preview video:**
http://bit.ly/41vrEdL
Pace
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This is a show and go ride. Bring a riding buddy who will ride your pace.
Post-Ride Food & Drinks
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**Moon Glo**
3124 Perrysville Rd
Danville, IL 61834
Route Notes & Water Stops
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**36-mile route**
* Kingman (mile 22): Red & White Grocery open on Labor Day.
* Oasis ice cream is closed Mondays after August, but picnic tables are available for shade.
**64-mile route**
* Montezuma (mile 27): Gas station/convenience store open; Tastee Freeze closed Mondays.
* The route doubles back briefly. U-turn at the Montezuma gas station.
* Kingman (mile 49): Red & White Grocery open; Oasis closed Mondays, but picnic tables are available for shade.
What to Bring
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* Ride with GPS navigation, a GPS route loaded to your bike computer, and/or a printed cue sheet
* Extra water and food (limited service stops)
* Tools and a tube to fix a flat
* Be prepared for spotty cell service
Safety Notes
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* Watch for potholes and rough pavement, especially on shady descents
* No rain date. Ride goes on weather permitting
* Expect limited shoulders. Ride single-file as needed
* Plan to ride with at least one other person so you're not alone if you have a problem
This is a casual, do-it-yourself ride on public roads. Join if you like, at your own pace and at your own risk. You're responsible for your own safety, equipment, and following the rules of the road. There's no support, no registration, and no cost.
Contact
-------
Jim Witte
j...@thunderingbison.com
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**Date:** Monday, September 7, 2026 (Labor Day)
**Start Time:** 9:00 AM (Champaign time)
**Start/End Location:** Perrysville Park, Perrysville, Indiana
https://maps.app.goo.gl/WvkKLmezHmVYwT1r6
Please note: Bathroom facilities may not be available at Perrysville Park.
Join us for a scenic ride through the rolling hills, orchards, and tree-lined roads of rural Indiana. Two route options are available, both on paved roads with more elevation than we usually see in Champaign. Expect a mix of open farmland and shaded lanes, with a few rough patches and potholes. Larger tires (30C+) are recommended for comfort.
This year we're returning to the traditional route on Stringtown Road through Coal Creek, then back to Perrysville via Highway 32. This eliminates the surprise gravel hill from last year's ride.
Ride as a PCC Member
--------------------
Join or renew here:
https://prairiecycleclub.org/membership/
Routes & Navigation
-------------------
Ride with GPS Routes:
https://ridewithgps.com/collections/11151703
The routes will be checked and updated about two weeks before the ride.
Both routes are part of the **PCC Ride with GPS club library**. Riders who join the PCC Ride with GPS club can use the Ride with GPS app for turn-by-turn navigation with a free Ride with GPS account. Routes can also be exported for use with compatible bike computers.
Cell service can be spotty along the routes. If using the Ride with GPS app for navigation, download the route for offline use before the ride.
Instructions for joining and using the PCC route library:
https://prairiecycleclub.org/pcc-ride-with-gps/
Printed cue sheets and/or a GPS route loaded to your bike computer are also recommended.
**Preview video:**
http://bit.ly/41vrEdL
Pace
----
This is a show and go ride. Bring a riding buddy who will ride your pace.
Post-Ride Food & Drinks
-----------------------
**Moon Glo**
3124 Perrysville Rd
Danville, IL 61834
Route Notes & Water Stops
-------------------------
**36-mile route**
* Kingman (mile 22): Red & White Grocery open on Labor Day.
* Oasis ice cream is closed Mondays after August, but picnic tables are available for shade.
**64-mile route**
* Montezuma (mile 27): Gas station/convenience store open; Tastee Freeze closed Mondays.
* The route doubles back briefly. U-turn at the Montezuma gas station.
* Kingman (mile 49): Red & White Grocery open; Oasis closed Mondays, but picnic tables are available for shade.
What to Bring
-------------
* Ride with GPS navigation, a GPS route loaded to your bike computer, and/or a printed cue sheet
* Extra water and food (limited service stops)
* Tools and a tube to fix a flat
* Be prepared for spotty cell service
Safety Notes
------------
* Watch for potholes and rough pavement, especially on shady descents
* No rain date. Ride goes on weather permitting
* Expect limited shoulders. Ride single-file as needed
* Plan to ride with at least one other person so you're not alone if you have a problem
This is a casual, do-it-yourself ride on public roads. Join if you like, at your own pace and at your own risk. You're responsible for your own safety, equipment, and following the rules of the road. There's no support, no registration, and no cost.
Contact
-------
Jim Witte
j...@thunderingbison.com
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