Capital City Century

04/10/2026

The questions are rolling in… 👇

“Am I in the first 350?”
“Where’s the medal reveal?!”

We love the energy 😏

Here’s what we can tell you:
✔️ Yes — first 350 get the medal + pint glass
🎨 Medal design is still in the works (worth the wait, promise)

We’ll start giving you clues as we hit:
100… 200… 300… 👀

So if you’re already in… you're cruising.
If you’re not… you might want to fix that 😬

https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Sherman/CapitalCityCentury

04/01/2026

THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!

Registration is live!!

The first 350 registrants will receive a pint glass and a finisher medal to not only commemorate your ride but to celebrate 100 years of Route 66!!

The Capital City Century is on Saturday September 19, 2026. It includes the following events: 100 Mile, 66 Mile, Gravel Option, 40 Mile, and 20 Mile.

03/31/2026

Something BIG is happening tomorrow.

This is no joke -
You might want to move fast this year… 👀

Let’s just say your post-ride celebration is about to get an upgrade 🍺…and you’ll have something to show for it 🥇

03/25/2026

Route 66 turns 100… and we couldn’t let that pass without doing something special.

So for CCC 2026, we’re adding a little extra 👀

Think:
🏅 something to remember the ride
🍺 something to enjoy after

Classic road. Classic vibes. A couple new surprises.

Registration opens soon…

03/04/2026

🚴‍♂️ Before GPS… before bike computers… before carbon frames…

Cyclists were already riding the roads around Springfield.

For more than 50 years, riders have gathered here for the Capital City Century — one of Illinois’ longest-running cycling traditions.

And in 2026, that tradition meets another legendary milestone…

✨ 100 YEARS OF ROUTE 66 ✨

📅 Mark your calendar: September 19, 2026

The 54th Annual Capital City Century will celebrate the centennial of the Mother Road, with routes that take riders through the Capitals surrounding countryside — including connections to historic Route 66.

Choose your ride:

🚴 100 Mile Century
🚴 66 Mile Route (a tribute to Route 66)
🚴 40 Mile Route
🚴 20 Mile Route

All routes start and finish at the Sherman Athletic Club and include:

✔️ Well-stocked rest stops
✔️ SAG support on the route
✔️ Mechanical support at the start/finish
✔️ Post-ride meal and beverage

Registration opens soon.

Whether this is your first CCC or your fiftieth, 2026 will be a special one.

54 years of the Capital City Century.
100 years of Route 66.
One unforgettable ride.

09/15/2025

Photos of the 2025 Capital City Century are now available online. Thanks to photographers Chris Scheufele (pink chaise images) and Cindy Harris (ride images)! Photos are free to download!

https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/IL/Sherman/CapitalCityCentury

09/09/2025

Just a quick post to say THANK YOU to the sponsors of the 2025 Capital City Century -- without the support of these businesses, this event would not be possible.

GOLD LEVEL
Orthopedic Center of Illinois
Peterman Financial Group
Wheel Fast Bicycle Co.

SILVER LEVEL
MSF&W Consulting, Inc.
Scheels
The Body Quest Store, Inc.

BRONZE LEVEL
Nexus Policy Consulting

FRIEND LEVEL
Maddox Dentistry
Dip-A-Dillys
New Leaf Coffee Shoppe

09/08/2025

One of our favorite people is 80 year-old Byron Nesbitt. He was at the very first Capital City Century 53 years ago and is one of the original members of the Springfield Bicycle Club. In 2015, Byron moved to South Carolina but still makes the trip back to central Illinois in September to ride in the CCC. Here he is on the Swamp Rabbit Trail in Greenville, SC, training for his ride. Look for Byron on the 20-mile route this Saturday!

09/05/2025

Fuel your ride at the 2025 Capital City Century's rest stop! We'll once again be serving up pancakes and bacon in the morning, and then switch to hotdogs for the afternoon riders. And of course there will be more traditional fare like chips, bars, cookies, etc. Good food, great energy, and plenty of fun!

09/04/2025

Rider Guide for the 2025 Capital City Century is now available in PDF Format. Information about packet pickup, ride day schedule, etc. is provided.

09/03/2025

Thanks very much to Silver Sponsor Body Quest Store, Inc. for supporting the 2025 Capital City Century!

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