Arlington 500 Ride

Hello BCLC Riders,

Join me for another organized ride if you can!

The Arlington 500 is a recreational bike ride on scenic roads in Lake County. The cumulative routes are 20.2, 43.9, 59.3, 83, and 100.8 miles. The routes are marked and designated with colors on the route markers. Included with registration are downloadable GPS routes and/or cue sheets. This is a supported ride and with provided food and beverages at the rest stop. On-site restrooms are available at the registration / rest stop.

For 2026, they are adding a 39-mile loop with a mid-point rest stop for 59-, 82- and 100-mile riders. This will provide less route overlap as well as exploring farther northwest Lake and McHenry Counties west of the Fox River. They will be keeping the central hub rest stop and registration/parking at Lake Zurich High School for the start, four loops, and end of the Arlington 500.

The terrain is mostly level with some moderate hills. A little something for everyone!

I plan to ride the 60 mile route but if not too cold as it was last year or windy will try for the 83 mile route! Join me for some training for The Ramble as this ride is hilly! :) If you wish to start later or do a shorter distance just add a comment and see who would like to join you! We can always meet up at a rest stop as I am slower than most!

Registration Fee
Early Bird Registration: $35 per rider February 1 through April 30
Advanced Registration: $45 per rider May 1 through May 29

Ride Weekend On-Line Registration $50 from May 30.
May 31 Cash/check registration will be accepted on site for $50.

Register early for the best price!

Link to register and pay fee to ride below.

**https://www.bikereg.com/arlington-500**

Please look at the Arlington 500 site for additional details. Helmets required to ride, I will have a sign up sheet for emergency contact information. Will start at 6:30 sharp after I pick up SAG info and cue sheets. Please reach out with any questions.

Thanks,
Elizabeth