Decatur Bicycle Club

05/29/2026

Help shape the future of the Decatur Bike Club with a quick survey!

The club's Steering Committee is surveying past and current members to better understand where we are today and direct future efforts. Our goal is to strengthen club activities for members and to develop opportunities for community involvement.

*Bonus: Your responses to the 5-minute survey will be kept anonymous, but if you choose to provide your name (for contest purposes only), you will be entered to win a gift card to the Decatur Bicycle Shoppe. Note, board and committee members are not eligible to win.

Take the survey here by May 31:
https://forms.gle/Fn1PdgdTwxx7NLwh6

Thanks for rolling with us!
The Steering Committee
Erin, Nichole, Emily, Kim, Lauren, and Ben

Your input will help the DBC better understand where we are today, identify priorities, and make recommendations to strengthen our rides, community, and impact. Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete this survey. The results will be shared at the DBC Regular Meeting (open to all members) as....

05/19/2026

Got a flat? Gears gone bad? We can fix that for you!

Bring your bike/s to the Fairview Park main pavilion from 8 to 10am on Saturday, June 13, for basic bicycle repairs free of charge at the Quick Fix Bike Clinic.

If we can’t fix it there, we can advise on what’s needed and where to go.

Hosted by the Decatur Bicycle Club.

05/19/2026

Thanks for the great presentation on Illinois bike history by author and cyclist Chris Sweet this past weekend at Rock Springs!

05/04/2026

Happy National Bike Month! Did you know that 40% of all trips in the U.S. are less than 2 miles? Bikes are an easy and fun way to get around!

All May, along with the League of American Bicyclists, we're celebrating biking for transportation, recreation, fun, and health.
- National Ride a Bike Day: May 4
- Bike to Work Week: May 11-17
- Bike to Work Day: May 15

Questions about local riding opportunities? How to ride safely? Send us a message!

You can also learn more at https://decaturbicycleclub.org/

05/04/2026

After attending the "History of Bicycling in Illinois" at 2p.m. on May 16, hosted by the Macon County Conservation District join local cyclists for a casual group ride north along the bike trail from Rock Springs to Fairview Park and back.

The ride may not leave exactly at 3 pm, depending on how long the presentation goes. More information about the presentation: https://www.maconccd.org/.../a-history-of-bicycling-in.../

Photo provided by the Decatur Public Library-Illinois history room. A photographer takes a group photo of Decatur cyclists in 1917 at the Decatur Gun Co., 148 S. Main St.

This Community Bike Ride is open to all ages and skill levels. Helmets are encouraged.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1696886154681546

Send a message to learn more

04/23/2026

Decatur Bicycle Shoppe rides are starting up again. Leave at 6pm on Thursdays from the shop and the destination is usually an area Casey's for snack and beverage options.

14.8 mi, +435 ft. Bike ride in Decatur, IL

04/18/2026

Two tires, one pallet, a tent, and a whole lot of other trash and invasive plants were hauled out of Garman Park today. Thanks to the bike club member for helping to clean up our natural areas!

04/17/2026

The next club meeting is 5:30 pm on April 20. All members are welcome!

The Decatur Bicycle Club board hosts its monthly business meetings on the third Monday of every month at 5:30PM at Thinkwell Makerspace, 120 N Franklin St. Suite D, Decatur, IL 62523.

Street parking is available. You need to hit the buzzer at the door to be let in.

The meetings are open to members and interested members and include discussions about bike club business.

Send a message to learn more

10/13/2024

Anyone know how long the Twin Lakes Road 72 overpass is going to be closed?

09/13/2024

Amen! Best access to Mt. Zion is open again !

Bridge is BACK OPEN! As of 9-12-24

UPDATE: Unfortunately the new estimated completion date is September 20, 2024.

There were unforeseen obstacles underwater, which made the footings work more difficult than anticipated. This also delayed the ordering of beams, which are made custom to fit the footings. Beams should arrive Aug. 8 and then work may continue.

Apologies for the delay and inconvenience. We want to fix the bridge the right way!

⚠️ Reminder: Grove Road bridge closure begins tomorrow - Mar. 13 ⚠️

Please be aware that the Grove Road bridge over the Sand Creek Arm of Lake Decatur in South Shores area will be CLOSED beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2024 through Aug. 9, 2024. This is a several-month closure as our contractor replaces the bridge.

❌ The bridge will be impassable during this time. Please plan to use an alternate route, such as South Shores Dr. and Southland Rd.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we replace this bridge!

EDIT: Southland Road as alternate route, not Drive.