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Lincoln Highway Bike Ride

Menard County Court House 102 S 7th St, Petersburg, IL, United States

Ride your bike where Abe Lincoln rode his horse! Meet at the Menard County Courthouse in Petersburg for a 29-mile ride on the Lincoln Highway and rural roads with stops at four historic sites. After a short rest stop at the Trading Post in Oakford we’ll head back to Petersburg for refreshments at Hand of Fate Brewing Co. This is a joint venture with the Springfield Bicycle Club. Here's a cool Trails & Greenways blog about the route:  https://menardcountytrailsandgreenways.org/cat.../bicycling/. The average speed will be around 12-14 mph, but the group will determine the pace. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36193811  

Concord Cemetery Family Ride (EZ Ride)

Menard County Court House 102 S 7th St, Petersburg, IL, United States

This casual 9-mile ride to Concord Cemetery will end with refreshments at Hand of Fate Brewing Co. This is a joint venture with the Springfield Bicycle Club. The average speed will be around 9-10 mph, but the group will determine the pace. Riders of all ages and abilities are welcome! Don't forget your helmets and water. Tail lights are strongly encouraged. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36193876

Adopt-a-Highway Clean Up

Wagon Wheel New Salem State Historic Site 39.975767, -89.841640, Petersburg, IL, United States

Join us on Saturday, June 12, at 9:00 AM for our Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup.  With a full crew it should only take about an hour.   Meet at the main entrance to New Salem off Rte. 97 at 9:00 AM to take care of our 2-mile IDOT Adopt-A-Highway segment that runs from the south edge of New Salem to the south end of Petersburg.   Trash bags and safety vests supplied (if you have one our safety vests please bring it).   Please wear gloves, long pants, closed-toed shoes or boots. Please follow current CDC guidelines for Covid. 

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Annual Meeting & Member Appreciation Party

Hand of Fate Brewery 107 E Douglas St, Petersburg, Illinois

Enjoy an evening with longtime friends and new friends to reminisce, swap stories, plan future adventures..... The evening will include a short slide presentation of past and future projects, new board member election and socializing. Everyone Welcome! Bring a friend! Food provided -- Cash bar Chances to win door prizes!! For planning purposes, please RSVP no later than July 23 by 4:00PM to Libby at lshawgo@gmail.com Download the flyer to share.  

Adopt-a-Highway Clean Up

Wagon Wheel New Salem State Historic Site 39.975767, -89.841640, Petersburg, IL, United States

Join us on Saturday, September 11, at 9:00 AM for our Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup.  With a full crew it should only take about an hour.   Meet at the main entrance to New Salem off Rte. 97 at 9:00 AM to take care of our 2-mile IDOT Adopt-A-Highway segment that runs from the south edge of New Salem to the south end of Petersburg.   Trash bags and safety vests supplied (if you have one our safety vests please bring it).   Please wear gloves, long pants, closed-toed shoes or boots. Please follow current CDC guidelines for Covid. 

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