501c(3) bicycle club serving Springfield, Illinois and surrounding area.

Springfield Bicycle Club

Welcome

The Springfield Bicycle Club (SBC) is a 501c(3) 380+ member club made up of riders from all over the Springfield, IL and surrounding area. We welcome all types of cyclists and offer a variety of group rides. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have years of experience, it’s likely you’ll find a group ride to suit your style.

Our riding season generally runs from late April to October. In addition to group rides, the SBC offers summer riding programs for both road and gravel. In 2024, we offered our first gravel race and plan to grow that event as we move forward. We also offer the Capital City Century. 2025 will be the 53rd edition of this longstanding road ride that offers distances from a short family ride to the 100-mile century.

We support bicycle advocacy at local and national levels and are an affiliate member of the League of American Bicyclists, RideIllinois, People for Bikes and Rails-to-Trails.

Why should you join?
  • Socials and Group Rides

  • Road, Gravel, Mountain Bike Rides

  • Advocacy for the cycling community

  • Access to Ride With GPS Club Route Library

  • Members only access to our Facebook Group

  • Members only discounts to club events

Migrate Your ClubExpress Account to RunSignUp

If you were a club member prior to 1/1/2025, you may need to “claim” your membership at our RunSignUp membership site. Learn how at the link below:

2025 Events and Programs

More Details Long-standing recreational bike ride with distances ranging from a short family ride to the 100-mile century. Low-trafficked roads, SAG support, well-stocked aid stations and post-ride lunch make for a great day of riding. Registration opens in March 2025.
 More Details Our summer series for road biking features four supported rides – one per month from May through August. Distances vary from 25 up to 62, and the starting location will be different each month. This is a great way to increase distance, train for the Capital City Century and meet other club members at your ability level. More Details Our summer series for gravel biking from May through August. Distances vary from 25 up to 62, and the starting location will be different each month. More Details The SBC’s fall gravel race takes place at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Park (aka Site M). 55-mile competitive course, or shorter noncompetitive course. Cash awards, raffle prizes, a catered lunch and a challenging course make for a great day of racing.