Thursday Evening Ride

Name: Thursday Evening Ride
Start: 2026-10-08T18:00:00-05:00
Location: Porter Park

Champaign, IL · Road

When: Every Thursday, 6:00 pmYear-round
Starts at: Porter Park, Porter Park, Champaign, IL Map ↗
Pace: 16-20 mph, 20 to 35 miles

Next ride Thu, Oct 8, 6:00 PM CDT

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Hosted by: Prairie Cycle ClubClub
Cost: free
Kind of ride: Road

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For visitors

Check the club page for any fall start-time change.

First time on this ride? Here’s the drill

Bring: a helmet, front and rear lights (it's a dark-hours ride), water, a spare tube or patch kit, a way to pay for the stop.
Arrive: Ten or fifteen minutes before 6:00 pm. Tell whoever's leading that you're new.
Pace: Expect 16–20 mph: fast — for riders who race or train.
Check: Check the links below the day of for cancellations and weather calls.

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About the Thursday Evening Ride group ride

Thursday Evening Ride is a road group ride in Champaign, IL. It rolls every Thursday at 6:00 pm from Porter Park.

A brisk evening ride through the Champaign area at 16 to 20 mph, 20 to 35 miles. It is the club's faster weeknight group.

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Checked Oct 1, 2026 against source 1. Schedules change. Confirm with the host before you go.

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