Dekalb Corn Fest Century

Dekalb Cornfest Century from Naperville's 5th Avenue Metra Station to Dekalb and back.

Note that there is NO SAG for this ride. This is a NO DROP Ride but we will average 16-18mph with rolling speeds 18-22mph. All capable riders able to complete a century at these speeds are welcome!

NOTE: REQUIRED Real ID or US Passport only - to enter and cross federal land at Fermilab. ENSURE YOU BRING RealID or US Passport - OR YOU WILL BE TURNED AWAY FROM THE RIDE.

Ride 100 miles with ~2000 ft of elevation through bean and corn fields, over country roads, and through small towns of Northern Illinois while riding across and along the Fox River and Fox River Valley. We will be lunching at Dekalb's Corn Fest (www.cornfest.com) with free fresh boiled & buttered corn on the cob from 11 AM to 2 PM or while supplies last. Bring a bike lock if you like at this large festival but we will have someone with the bikes at all times.

All are welcome, but anyone who is not a paid member of WCCC must complete and submit an online Liability Waiver before riding. Liability Waiver Online Form

7:45 AM ride out for cyclists from Naperville 5th Ave Metra Station's Orange Park Lot at the Naperville 5th Ave Metra Station, north of the tracks, at 190 E 5th Ave Naperville IL 60563.

Route Link: RidewithGPS Dekalb Cornfest Route

Via Metra BNSF: Depart Union Station at 6:33AM and arrive at Naperville Metra Station at 7:35AM. We will meet and depart from the north side of the BNSF Metra rail tracks.

If taking Metra - you are REQUIRED to have a bungee cord or something to secure your bike on the train. More info about bikes on Metra trains. After the ride, if returning to Chicago via Metra BNSF, trains depart the Naperville 5th Ave Station at 4:16PM, 5:16PM, 6:16PM, 7:16PM, & 9:16PM.

Via automobile: Arrive by 7:30AM and be ready to roll-out at 7:45AM. FREE parking in the Metra Orange Lot at the Naperville 5th Ave Metra Station, north of the tracks, at 190 E 5th Ave Naperville IL 60563.