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| Arthur Registration: Arthur Registration Form Page 1 Arthur Registration Form Page 2
Print, Complete, and Send Page 2 This information may change as ride date approaches |
Where does it start? Arthur High School and fairgrounds at the
corner of Route 133 and South Vine Street. on the south edge of Arthur,
in east central Illinois (see map)
Terrain: mostly flat to rolling. Perfect for all bicycle types and all riders. Route Info: Shorter loops (approximately 16 and 30, give or take a couple of miles) take you past Amish-owned country stores and shops. Explore! Longer loops (30 and 60 miles) take 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. Mennonite meal (traditional chicken & noodles, vegetables, homemade bread, pie, and drink) available at additional charge. This is a benefit for the Mennonite School. 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 25th and pay $9.00; after that date or on ride day, it will cost you $14.00. 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 4 p.m. Breakfast available: Not at this time. Tee Shirts are available with pre-registration and will be a 50/50 blend of cotton and polyester. Prices are $10 - $14. Ride safely! Bring your bicycle in good working order! Wear a helmet.
We want to see you again next year! |
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!! |
| Lodging Information |
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. This is where the Bike ride registration is... 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; 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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| Contact Information | Who sponsors the tour? Deadlines Postmark registrations by August 23rd for the best prices! |
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