Last Minute Z Tour 2025 Ride Reminders
First, THERE IS STILL TIME TO REGISTER. Prices Jump Friday evening!
**NEW** End of Ride Check-in
At the end of your ride, at Zearing Park, the same spot you will check in for your the event. You will receive your food ticket at the time of End of Ride check in, after returning from your ride. Check In for the event will be from 5:45am-9:00am. We do ask that all riders are out by 9:00am to ensure you have road support the entirety of your ride. All SAGS and road support will end by 3:00pm.
SAG Stop Location Hours
Hornbakers- Open 6:00am-11:00am
Tiskilwa and Lake Thunderbird- Open 6:00am-2:00pm
Wyanet and Captain Swift Water Stop- Open 7:00am-3:00pm
**NEW** Beef & Ag Days
The End of Ride Meal will be hosted at Soilders and Sailors park during the Beef and Ag Days event. After you check back in at Zearing Park, you can ride your bike, walk, or drive over to Soldiers and Sailors park for food, live music and family fun! Consider bringing your family to experience this event! Check our facebook page for the Beef and Ag event flyer! There is not a specific Vegetarian option at the end of ride, however all SAGS will have options for vegetarians and the sides at the end are available to you.
Routes
We use the Dan Henry marking system. You will find these markings in ALL WHITE! If you see other markings on the road, they are not ours. 
We will have maps available. You can also find the routes on our website at the following link ROUTES; 10, 30, 50, and 65 are all going South out of Zearing Park, while the Adventure Route will head North when leaving the park. The 10 Mile route is the only route that will utilize Hornbaker Garden for a rest stop, all others will share the same stops.
We will have maps available. You can also find the routes on our website at the following link ROUTES; 10, 30, 50, and 65 are all going South out of Zearing Park, while the Adventure Route will head North when leaving the park. The 10 Mile route is the only route that will utilize Hornbaker Garden for a rest stop, all others will share the same stops.Friday Night
Check in and Registration will be hosted above True Leaves Book Store in the Sash Stalter Matson Building, 15 Park Avenue West. This is from 5:00-8:00pm. There will be live music, food, merchandise, beverages and fun to be had!
Merchandise
All preordered items will be available at Friday Night Check in, Saturday Morning Check in, and End of Ride Check in. At any one of those points, you are able to pick up your items. Sights Ink will be set up to sell Tshirts and other memorobilia from your ride on both Friday Night at the street concert and Saturday at Soldiers and Sailors Park.
Photos
We ask that you take your photos throughout the event and post them in this shared album!
Non-Emergency Support
Please save the following number in your phone for all non-emergency situations. 815.876.4004. This is the number to contact if you need a ride back, someone is injured, or any other safety issues arise. If someone is in need of any major emergencies- call 911. You can also download the app, which has a way to connect right to emergency support as well.
Traffic
The North entrance to Zearing Park (Zearing Park Drive) will be closed at 5:30am the morning of the ride. Please enter and exit the park via the South Entrance to the gravel lots. Cones with directional arrows will be in place to help guide traiffic.
Showers after event- Stop by Bureau County Metro Center after your ride for a FREE shower before you head home! Please check in at the front desk and let them know you are there for Z Tour!
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