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Annual Club Rides

Ride of Silence

The Ride of Silence is a free ride that asks cyclists to ride no faster than 12 mph, wear helmets, follow the rules of the road and remain silent during the ride. The ride, which is held during National Bike Month, aims to raise the awareness of motorists, police and city officials that cyclists have a legal right to public roadways. Cyclists will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. Although cyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the motoring public often is not aware of these rights, and sometimes not aware of the cyclists themselves.

Spring & Fall Tailwind Century Rides

Started in 1996, these are one-day century rides with a lunch stop provided. Bus(es) and truck(s) take the riders and their bicycles out 100 miles into the wind. From there they ride back with the wind to the starting point in the Quad Cities. There is no follow up sweep on these rides, it’s your responsibility to get back to the starting point, therefore riders must have a SAG plan and an emergency contact available. The rides are held typically held on the first Saturday in May and the first Saturday in October.

Link to more information on the Tailwind Rides: Tailwind Rides

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Heartland Century & Tour

The club’s Fall Century ride is held in September. The starting location is at the Geneseo Brewing Company, in beautiful downtown Geneseo, IL. Ride a short family ride, metric century, or complete all of them for a full century. Riders can choose any of 4 of the “clover leaf” loops that add up to 100 miles.

A centrally located SAG stop with the fuel and rest area to help you keep rolling back out on the course for more. After riding enjoy a free lunch, some cool refreshments and live music at the Geneseo Brewing Company.

Link to more information on the Heartland Tour & Century Ride. Heartland Tour & Century

RAGBRAI Charter Services
The Quad Cities Bicycle Club was the first Charter Services to provide riders with transportation and support during the annual ride accross Iowa. Our club is proud to be have particpate in the event over 50 years. Our services has provide opportunites for cyclist from all over the United States as well as foreign counties to particpate in the largest cycling group ride over 7 days.

Link to more information on the RAGBRAI Charter Services. RAGBRAI Charter Service