August 30, 2026
Countdown to Event
Location
Wauconda High School
555 North Main Street
Wauconda, IL 60084
The Harmon 100 is a fully supported ride. You get this on every route
- Well marked routes
- Downloadable GPS route and/or cue sheets
- Ride with GPS voice directions with a free account
- Bike shop support at registration and rest stop
- Rest stop with wide variety of food and beverages until 3:00pm
- Support vehicles on the route until 3:30pm
- Rolling hills with some moderate hills
- Spacious indoor restrooms at registration and rest stop location
- Class 1 and Class 3 e-bikes are allowed
The route, distances are approximate as we verify the routes a week before the event. The ride goes on rain or shine. No refunds will be issued.
Ride Start and in Person Registration
- Starts at 6:30am for all riders.
- Closes at 7:30am for 100 mile riders
- Closes at 8:30am for 75 mile riders
- Closes at 10:00am for 50 and 25 mile riders
- To speed your check-in please have your QR code available (found at the bottom of your receipt email) or a printout of your registration receipt
- All riders must plan to complete their rides by 3:30pm when all routes close and SAG support stops.
Registration Fee for 2026
- Early Bird Registration $30 until July 24
- Advanced Registration $40 July 25 - August 16
- Ride Weekend Registration $50 August 17 - August 29
- Ride Day Registration $50 Cash or Check ONLY
- Phone equipped SAG's are intended to help riders needing assistance.
- Priority will be given to riders in emergency situations - illness, injury or irreparable mechanical breakdowns.
- Flat tires are not considered emergencies.
- SAG service stops at 3:30pm
Ride Prepared
- 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.
- Children under 18 years old 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.
- Demonstrate courtesy while riding the public roads that we share with motorists.
- Obey all applicable traffic laws.
- State law prohibits the use of headsets while riding on public roadways.
- Bring a cell phone - if possible.
Obey Traffic Laws
Please share the road in a courteous way with other vehicles and pedestrians. Ride single file when necessary and obey all stop signs and traffic control signals. Many intersections with traffic lights are equipped with cameras or metal detecting loops that may detect cyclists. Stop at the white line in the traffic lane for the best operation. Police officers in communities along our routes will issue citations to bicyclists who don't follow the rules of the road.For Your Safety
Use of a approved bicycle helmet is required. Wearing ear buds is strongly discouraged. Both can impact your safety on the road!Thank you for your interest in the Harmon 100.
Your participation helps support the advocacy work that the club performs on behalf of all cyclists. We support the League of American Bicyclists, Ride Illinois, Active Transportation Alliance, Rails to Trails, Working Bikes and Buffalo Grove Bike Rodeo.