Countdown to Victory Ride
May 23 – 25, 2026 Chicago, Illinois
MAKING THE MAJOR PROUD!
The ‘Victory Ride’ is the annual signature event of the Major Taylor Cycling Club Chicago. This fully supported ride is held on Memorial Day weekend. A full Memorial Day weekend of rides and fellowship. Whether you’re an elite athlete, a weekend warrior, or a casual cyclist we’ve got a distance right for you.
Three different distances/routes will be offered on Saturday, heading south of Chicago, and further into Illinois and Indiana. The routes are 95% on open roads, staying off most of the busier roads around the city.
Cyclists can expect mostly flat sections and some gentle rollers. Remember this is Chicagoland, we don’t have hills but we do have wind.
ROUTES
Saturday – This is the MAIN day of the weekend. Includes lots of riding, food, and fellowship. Four routes will be offered. heading south of Chicago, and further into Illinois or Indiana. Routes will be updated soon
Sunday – Two routes heading into the city to view our Skyline along Lakefront and also a stop at the newly built Obama Center before it opens. Routes will be updated soon
Monday – Ice Cream recovery ride! Exact location and route will be updated soon
SCHEDULE
- Sat, May 23, 2026 – This is the main event
- Sun, May 24, 2026
- Mon, May 25, 2026 – “Ice Cream Ride” aka Recovery Ride
FAQS
Questions and answers to some of the most common questions. If you can’t find it there then reach out to us.
