Arthur Area Association of Commerce tourism site: www.arthurillinois.us
Village of Arthur: www.arthur-il.gov
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Arthur Registration: Print, Complete, and Send Page 2 This information may change as ride date approaches |
Where does it start? The location has changed; new location is downtown at the Arthur Community Building, 120 E. Progress St. (see map) There are many parking locations around the registration location. Terrain: mostly flat to rolling. Perfect for all bicycle types and all riders. Route Info: Shorter loops (approximately 25 and 42, give or take a couple of miles) take you past Amish-owned country stores and shops. Explore the longer 60 mile loop that takes you through the back roads of the Amish area. Routes are well marked! Rest stops: ample snacks, fruit, drinks, and friendly folks to serve you. Wristbands given at registration are required. Post-Ride meal Pauly's BBQ of Arthur will be providing a pulled pork meal at the Community Center. See registration form for prices. Camp free Friday and Saturday nights! No reservation needed. Bring the grill if you like; exercise caution in use. Pets must be leashed at all times. Registration info: mail by August 30th and receive the pre-registration discount. Plan ahead and save. Day of ride info: registration opens at 6:30 a.m. 60-mile riders should start by 9:00 a.m. Shorter route riders may register until 10 a.m., when registration will close. Sag service info: sag vehicles will be on the routes until 3 p.m. Tee Shirts are available with pre-registration and will be Xtreme Tek breathable knit. Ride safely! Bring your bicycle in good working order! Wear a helmet. We want to see you again next year! |
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Arthur Area Information |
The Arthur Visitors Center 1-800-722-6474 (Downtown Arthur) will be open Friday & Saturday to help provide you information about the area. There is a lot for non-riders to see & do in the Amish area; There are plenty of Amish Craft/Quilt, Bakery and don't forget all the Amish Furniture shops. The Great Pumpkin Patch will also be opening for the season on this date, with loads of pumpkin types and/or fields for you to pick your own!! |
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Camping Arthur camping - located behind the Arthur High school, has 5 hookup sites with electric power, water, and shower/restrooms. No reservations are taken - First come-first serve. $10.00 per spot, the Police will collect your fee... Note: the night before the ride, tent camping is free around the school/fair grounds areas: lots of grassy sites behind school's south area : football fields. etc. Please be WARNED that Ride-related activities usually begin at 4:30am,even though registration is downtown; EXPECT the noise level to intensify from that time onward!!! Other camping near by.... Arcola Camper stop - Just off I-57 at Arcola (9 miles from Arthur) Hookups & Showers, Open all year. Call 217-268-4616 for more info. Woods Woods - 5 miles east of Tuscola, 1 mile south off US route 36. 80 sites $10.00 per night. Call 217-253-2487 for more info. (20 minutes from Arthur) Sullivan Marina & campground - Across from Sullivan's lake access area & beach. South of Sullivan on Illinois route 32. 142 sites with electric/water, new restrooms/showers, Call 217-728-7338 for more info. (20 minutes from Arthur) There are many, many more camping areas in the area - approx, 25-45 minutes from Arthur : please call 1-800-722-6474 for more camping info. Motels in the Arthur Area Note: Champaign has many motels at each Interstate 57 exit... Motels: For other Motels/B&B's in the area call the Arthur Visitor Information Center at 1-800-722-6474.
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Who sponsors the tour? Deadlines Postmark registrations by August 24th for the best prices! |
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