# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Capital City Century Bike Ride: 100 Years of Route 66!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 🚴‍♂️ Before GPS… before bike computers… before carbon frames…
Cyclists were already riding the roads around Springfield.

For more than 50 years, riders have gathered here for the Capital City Century — one of Illinois’ longest-running cycling traditions.
And in 2026, that tradition meets another legendary milestone…
✨ 100 YEARS OF ROUTE 66 ✨

📅 Mark your calendar: September 19, 2026
The 54th Annual Capital City Century will celebrate the centennial of the Mother Road, with routes that take riders through the Capitals surrounding countryside — including connections to historic Route 66.

Choose your ride:
🚴 100 Mile Century
🚴 66 Mile Route (a tribute to Route 66)
🚴 40 Mile Route
🚴 20 Mile Route

All routes start and finish at the Sherman Athletic Club and include:
✔️ Well-stocked rest stops
✔️ SAG support on the route
✔️ Mechanical support at the start/finish
✔️ Post-ride meal and beverage

Registration opens soon.

Whether this is your first CCC or your fiftieth, 2026 will be a special one.

54 years of the Capital City Century.
100 years of Route 66.
One unforgettable ride.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sherman/capital-city-century-bike-ride-100-years-of-route-66/200029834794324
- **Event Categories**: cycling, trips-adventures, sports, calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 74

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Sherman
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Sherman Athletic Club
- **lat**: 39.891678098312
- **long**: -89.602843228385
- **full address**: Sherman Athletic Club, 409 S 1st St, Sherman, IL 62684-9447, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Capital City Century Bike Ride: 100 Years of Route 66!
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/f642facf74402687b430fa1b09f22cce12472382eab758d42d43d791feecd689-rimg-w1200-h628-dc11182a-gmir?v=1774945343

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Capital City Century Bike Ride: 100 Years of Route 66! being held?
  - **A:** Capital City Century Bike Ride: 100 Years of Route 66! takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am at Sherman Athletic Club, 409 S 1st St, Sherman, IL 62684-9447, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Capital City Century Bike Ride: 100 Years of Route 66!?
  - **A:** Capital City Century Bike Ride: 100 Years of Route 66! is organized by Springfield Bicycle Club, Springfield IL.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Capital City Century Bike Ride: 100 Years of Route 66! is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sherman, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 70+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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