ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF A SEPTEMBER RIDE​

Join us on Saturday, September 13th, 2025, when the Heart and Soul Fund presents the 4th annual Follow the Fox Ride -- It is a journey with a shared mission with our featured partner, Cal's Angels.  From recreational riders to avid cyclists, this stretch of river path offers something for everyone. Follow the Fox Ride is a century ride either a metric century(62miles/100K) or a classic century (100miles/160K) from either Oswego or Batavia, IL to Lake Geneva, WI. The ride includes 5 rest stops along the way! New this year -- we will end at Big Foot Beach State Park. This 271-acre park on the shore of Geneva Lake Location offers wooded campsites, a sand beach, 6.5 miles of hiking trails, and picnic areas. Register early to reserve your spot. Event registration will be closed once the rider capacity is met.

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The Follow The Fox Ride features . . .
• Two rides to choose from – Classic(100miles) or the Metric(62 miles)
• Paper and/or digitally downloadable cue sheets and clear pavement markings for all routes
• Fabulous food – fresh fruit, PB&Js, bagels, snack bars, water, beer, and energy drinks – plus something special and unique to each rest stop.  
• Mechanical support from will be provided by the Bike Rack
• SAG vehicles providing mid-ride assistance for emergencies
• A certificate of completion to impress your friends

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REGISTRATION and FEES ​

Adult Registration:        July 1, 2025  - September 7, 2025        $40 ​

Adult Registration:        September 8, 2025 - September 20, 2025        $50 ​

Adult Registration:        September 21, 2025 - September 12, 2025        $60 ​

Adult Registration:        Day of Event until 11 am if capacity is stll available        $60 ​

Youth Registration:       Riders age 17 or under (Must be accompanied by a registered adult.)        $10 

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Commemorative Performance t-shirts may be included with pre-registration for $20 or purchased day of event for $25, while supplies last. Please include shirt size with your registration. 

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Registration fees are not refundable. In case of EVENT cancellation, registrations will roll-over to 2026. No cash refunds will be issued. Registered riders will receive their label ID at the Batavia, Laurel Park Check in. The label is your "ticket" to rest stops and SAG support. Event ticket requires fundraising a minimum of $250 by Sep 13, 2025.

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CHOOSE THE RIDE THAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU

Pick a distance that suits your abilities and goals for the day – whether that’s enjoying a leisurely ride with friends/family or challenging yourself for distance or pace. 

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• We will have 2 starts the Classic Century (100miles) at 7:00am in Oswego and Metric Centrury at 9:00am from  Laurelwood Park (Start), 800 N River St, Batavia, IL 60510.

• 100-mile riders should start no later than 8am; 62-mile riders should start no later than 10am.

• Be sure you allow enough time to complete your ride before the rest stops on your route choice close.  All support ends as each rest stop closes.

• All rides end at BIG FOOT BEACH STATE PARK.

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NAVIGATING THE ROUTES

We provide four ways for you to navigate your chosen route -- road markings, paper cue sheets and two types of digitally downloadable turn-by-turn directions.  

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REST STOPS AND SAG SUPPORT

Be prepared to show your label when visiting a rest stop for food or mechanical assistance or when flagging down a SAG vehicle for assistance.  Your label is your proof of registration and contains the emergency phone number.

 

Rest stops on all routes are stocked with fresh fruit, PB&Js, nourishing snacks, water and hydration drinks.  Each rest stop also has something special and unique.  Some of the special items we have had in the past include delicious bbq and frozen ice cream drinks!

 

Rest stop hours and featured attractions (while supplies last):

 

• Registration & Bike Check

• East Dundee Depot (21 miles)

• Moontime-Smokin Que (12 miles)

• Ringwood -Rusty Malt (12 miles)

• Fitzgerald's Fish Boil (8.4 miles)

• Big Foot Beach Park (xx miles)

SAG vehicles cruise all routes and can be flagged down when needed. Each SAG vehicle has a knowledgeable bike maintenance person who can help with flats or minor adjustments.  SAG vehicles are also dispatched when the emergency number on your label is called.

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BE PREPARED AND BE SAFE
For your own safety and the safety of others:

• Bring a bike in good condition, with a spare tube, basic tools and a water bottle.

• Wear light or bright clothing to make yourself more visible on the roadway.

• Helmets are strongly recommended for everyone; all Cyclists must wear a helmet.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the ride.

• Know and obey all traffic laws and signals/signs.  Signal your turns.  Ride predictably.

• Always pass other riders on their left and call out "On your left" or "Passing" as you do so.

• Carry personal identification.

• Ride within your ability and physical condition.

• Some of the route is on public roads that we share with motorists.  Some communities may issue tickets for riding more than two abreast or for disregarding traffic signals and signs.

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GETTING THERE AND GETTING HOME ​

• Vehicles may be parked in the public parking lot at Laurelwood Park in Batavia on the day of the event and overnight.

• A return bus to Laurelwood Park in the evening is available for an additional cost. Please check back for the schedule.

• Lodging, hotel, and camping options are available for an additional cost. Check back for confirmed locations.