
From the Organizer
We are excited to have you join us for our
56th Annual Swedish Days Ride
Registration is OPEN!
This is a cashless event. Please be prepared to pay with a credit card for day of registration.
New redesigned jersey is available now. Order here: https://via.primalcustom.com/collections/ts-16512
We look forward to growing our tradition to 1000 riders this year
As a reminder all net profits go to support local biking organizations and charities.
The Swedish Days Ride is the premier cycling event in Northern Illinois and the signature event of the Fox Valley Bicycle & Ski Club (FVBSC). Now in its 56th year, the Swedish Days Ride travels the quiet, scenic and relatively flat paved roads of rural Kane, Kendall and DeKalb counties, meandering through cornfields and through shaded thoroughfares.
The Swedish Days Ride offers six routes ranging from 12 miles to the iconic Double Metric Century (133 miles), providing a “just right” distance for cycling families to competitive athletes. This year you can also create your own ride by combining colored loops.
The ride is fully supported with one centralized rest stop boasting AC/indoor facilities stocked with nutritional items, onsite morning emergency mechanical support and bicycle supplies, and roaming SAG patrol vehicles. With over 75 helpful volunteers, the Swedish Days Ride provides a superior riding experience to our goal of 1000 guests this year.
FVBSC donates all of the proceeds from this event to support organizations promoting safe cycling, education, advocacy, infrastructure development and cycling for people with disabilities, such as the Ride Illinois, Rails to Trails, Project Mobility, Easter Seals (bikes for kids) and Open Door. Our event has no affiliation with the Geneva Chamber of Commerce’s Swedish Days Festival.
Ride is rain or shine. Sales are final with no refunds.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
81°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
42%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chicago Aurora Muni Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
9,233
as of 2023
Elevation
711 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 31 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 56th Annual Swedish Days Ride, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
6
Days to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
56th Annual Swedish Days Ride
Jun 14, 2026