Roger Kramer’s Cycling Blog, based in my old stomping grounds of St. Louis’ metro-east area, has alerted me that the League of Illinois Bicyclists will mark National Trails Day by traversing all 369 miles of the Route 66 Trail in Illinois.
The big event, called Route 66 Trail-Breaking, is June 2. There are 14 legs, ranging from 15 to 50 miles. Bicycle riders will converge in six Illinois towns at noon, where ceremonies will be held. The towns where cyclers will meet up are Joliet, Springfield, Bloomington, Staunton, Edwardsville and Pontiac.
Kramer wrote:
In an recent e-mail, LIB Executive Director Ed Barsotti told me that there’s been great response to the ride in the Chicago area, but that riders are needed for the segments of the ride leading to ceremonies in Edwardsville and Staunton.
You can register to participate here.