2025 River to Rail Ride Fundraising Event for the Kickapoo Rail Trail

Join us on Saturday, September 13 for the 2025 River to Rail Ride! The event will have four SAG-supported cycling routes all beginning and ending at the White Oak Barn, Kennekuk County Park, 22296 Henning Road, Danville, IL 61834. With the exception of the 7.5-mile route, cyclists will bike the entire completed section of the Vermilion County KRT including the 1/4-mile Trestle Bridge 90 feet over the Middle Fork River.

Registration for the 63-, 51-, and 30-mile routes is $45.00 for ages 17 and up, and $25.00 for up to 16 years of age. For the 7.5-mile route, registration is $30.00 for ages 17 and up, and $10.00 for up to 16 years of age. All children under the age of 16 must ride with a registered adult. Lunch is included with registration.

All proceeds from this fundraising bicycle event will support the continued development of the Kickapoo Rail Trail (KRT).

Those that register by Thursday, August 28 will receive a t-shirt in their requested size. Registrations after August 28 will NOT receive a t-shirt.

The 7.5-mile Route stays within Kennekuk County Park making it perfect for beginners and families with young children. Participants may ride the loop as many times as they would like. The SAG stop for this route is the White Oak Barn available until 2 pm (when lunch ends). Route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44086988

The 30-mile Route is an Out-and-Back ride that will cross the Kickapoo Rail Trail Trestle Bridge twice. SAG stop will be located at the turnout point in Oakwood at the KRT Rest Node across from the Oakwood Village Hall and available until 12 pm. Route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39949360

The 51-mile and 63-mile Route have similar routes, taking in the forests of the Middle Fork River, the KRT Trestle Bridge, and Bean Creek Road. Both routes have three SAG stops at the Oakwood KRT Rest Node until 12 pm, the former Oakwood Junior High School building until 1 pm, and the Potomac American Legion, available until 1 pm. 51-mile Route Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50099882; 63-mile Route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40711443

The River to Rail Ride routes are open road courses and all participants must know and follow Illinois bicycle rules of the road ( https://www.ilsos.gov/publications/pdf_publications/dsd_a143.pdf). Helmets are required by all riders.

The event will take place rain or shine. Sponsorships are available to help support the event and Kickapoo Rail Trail. For questions or more information, please contact Lara Danzl, bGRhbnpsIHwgdmNjZCAhIG9yZw==, 217-442-1691.

Liability Waiver & Indemnity Agreement

In consideration of the acceptance of this application for the River to Rail Ride event by the Vermilion County Conservation District, and all their directors, officers, members, and agents, I hereby waive, release and discharge any and all claims for personal injury, death, or property damage which may have hereafter accrue to me as a result of my participating in this bicycling event. This release is intended to discharge, in advance, the Vermilion County Conservation District and any involved municipalities or other public entities (and their respective agents and employees) from and against any and all liabilities arising out of or connected in any way with my participation in this bicycling event. It is further understood that serious accidents occasionally occur during bicycling events, I hereby agree to assume those risks and to release and hold harmless all of the entities and/or persons mentioned above who might otherwise be liable to me for damages. It is understood and agreed that this waiver, release, and assumption of risk is binding on my heirs, personal representatives, successors, and assigns. I attest and verify that I am a capable, experienced, and physically fit bicyclist and am prepared to participate in this bicycling event. I understand that although the organizers of this bicycling event have exercised care to promote the safety of the participants, there are factors present including traffic, other bicyclists, weather, road conditions, animals, etc. whose actions and conditions are beyond their control. I agree to ride in a cautious and prudent manner and not to operate in violation or contravention of any City, County, State, or Federal laws, statutes, ordinances, or regulations and shall be personally liable for all fines and penalties for traffic law violations. I agree to wear a helmet. I further agree that I will supervise and accompany any and all minor children for whom I have cosigned. I also agree to release the use of any photos, slides, videotapes, etc. that might contain the undersigned for future use in promotional and/or informational activities as deemed appropriate by the organizers.

IF REGISTERING ON BEHALF OF YOURSELF:

I have carefully read, accept, and agree to the terms and conditions of this Waiver and Release, and know and understand its contents and I sign the same as my own free act and deed.

IF SIGNING AS A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN OF A PARTICIPANT UNDER THE AGE OF 18:

I, as the parent or legal guardian of the child/ward registering to participate in the Ride, hereby give my consent and approval to this child’s/ward’s participation in the Ride and, as set forth in greater detail above, I assume all risks, hazards, and liability incidental to the child’s/ward’s participation in the Ride. I have carefully read, accept, and agree to the terms and conditions of this Waiver and Release, and know and understand its contents and I sign the same as my own free act and deed.

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