Tour of Lake Ellyn Bike Race Set For July 28

GLEN ELLYN, IL — The annual Ray Whalen Builders Tour of Lake Ellyn is fast approaching, promising a full day of bike racing for both professionals and amateurs. The Race Around the Lake, as it's called, will kick off on Saturday, July 28 at 10 a.m. near the Lake Ellyn Boat House.

The Tour of Lake Ellyn serves as part of the Intelligentsia Cup, 10 days of bike racing throughout Illinois. The Lake Ellyn race will traverse hills, zip around nearly a dozen corners, and roundabouts as they make multiple laps around the picturesque lake.

In addition to the professional bike racing, Tour of Lake Ellyn will include a Family Fun Ride, two laps that loop around Lake Ellyn starting at 3:10 p.m. on race day. To take part in the Duncan Law Group Family Fun Ride, participants must bring a functioning helmet and bike.

The Tour of Lake Ellyn, which began in the 1970s, was the brainchild of local Olympic cyclist John Vande Velde. The race became part of the Intelligentsia Cup in 2016.

Online registration is closed, but racers may register 30 minutes ahead of each race on July 28. Late fees may apply. Visit the Tour of Lake Ellyn page to see the full race schedule.

What: Ray Whalen Tour of Lake Ellyn

When: July 28 fro 10 a.m. to dusk

Where: Lake Ellyn Boathouse, 645 Lenox Rd., Glen Ellyn

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