Kevin D. Rice. Sr. Memorial Bike Ride and Picnic
Kevin D. Rice. Sr. Memorial Bike Ride and Picnic is a road cycling race on August 1, 2026 in Rockford, IL, with entry fees from $25 to $62.
- Date
- August 1, 2026 (10 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$62
- Sport
- Road Cycling
From the Organizer
Please join us in marking this 25‑year milestone of remembrance, impact, and community connection.
The Kevin D. Rice. Sr. Memorial Bike Ride and Picnic event brings together riders, families, and community members to honor and celebrate Kevin’s legacy while raising funds to support the criminal justice scholarship in his name through the Rock Valley College Foundation.
Bicycle riders will complete a 15.7-mile loop in honor of Kevin’s badge number, passing through key locations that reflect his legacy, including Rock Valley College; the site of the Kevin D. Rice memorial bench and the RVC Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame; the 9/11 Emergency Responders Memorial; Greenwood Cemetery; and the Kevin D. Rice Memorial Playground.
This ride will begin and end at the parking lot of the Winnebago County 9/11 Emergency Responders Memorial located at the southeast corner of W. State Street and Kilburn Avenue in Rockford, IL.
A Celebration of Life picnic will follow at noon at the Macedonia Baptist Church located at 1720 Morgan St, Rockford, IL 61102.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
83°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rockford Gtr Rockford Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Rockford, IL
Population
147,649
as of 2023
City Elevation
760 ft
Nearest Airport
RFD
Chicago Rockford International Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 64 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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10
Days to train
- Race
- Kevin D. Rice. Sr. Memorial Bike Ride and Picnic
- Date
- August 1, 2026
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Road cycling rewards pacing judgment and consistent time on your bike more than raw power. If you already ride regularly and can comfortably ride a few miles, you have a good starting base for most beginner-friendly events.
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Kevin D. Rice. Sr. Memorial Bike Ride and Picnic
Aug 1, 2026