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Spring & Fall Tailwind Century Rides

Starting in 1996 these are one-day century rides with a lunch stop provided. Bus(es) and truck(s) take the riders and their bicycles out 100 miles into the wind. The rides are typically held on the first Saturday in May and the first Saturday in October.

Early morning load out at Ben Butterworth Parkway. Riders travel to starting point on a school bus.

Before departing riders have a sag plan and a emergency contact available. There is no follow up sweep on these rides so it’s your responsibility to get back to the starting point safely.

With the wind at their backs, riders ride as a group or at their own pace.

Lunch stop midway through the day's travels.

Returning to the starting point on Moline's Ben Butterworth Parkway.