Mountain Biking in Central Illinois?

Yep, it may sound like swimming in the desert, but there really is hope for mountain biking fans in Central Illinois. Kickapoo State Park near Danville has allowed an organized effort to clear several trails in the northeastern section of the park for the purpose of mountain biking. The Kickapoo Mountain Bike Club was formed to lead that effort and has been hard at work since 1993. To date, the KMBC has cleared about 10 miles of beautiful, single and double track trails that are both challenging and fun. The KMBC is always in need of some good ideas or just a good set of hands to help work. To find out more about a membership, Go Here.

Kickapoo Fat Tire Festival - August 29 and 30, 2009

Mark your calendars for the Kickapoo Fat Tire Festival this summer. This year, we will host a two day mountain biking fun fest August 29th and 30th. On Saturday, there will be a Super D Race, camping, food, beverages, night rides, movies, volleyball... On Sunday, there will be a Cross Country Race, food, beverages, prizes... There is more being planned, so check back often and visit the Forum discussing the event.

Funding Restored For Kickapoo

The Illinois lawmakers have overturned the closing of Kickapoo State Park on Nov. 21, 2008. Kickapoo was one of the few saved from closure. Near by Weldon Springs and Moraine View State Parks were not saved. Thanks to everyone who helped keep Kickapoo open.

10% Discount at Little Ades Bike Shop

All card-carrying members of the KMBC receive a 10% discount at Little Ades Bicycles in Pekin, IL. To visit their web site, Go Here.

Donate

Make a donation to the KMBC using your credit card. You can also pay your membership dues using PayPal. If you pay your membership dues using PayPal, you still must fill out and send in a membership application.

Trail Conditions

Would you like to know the conditions of the trails before you take the drive to Kickapoo State Park? To read and report the conditions of the Kickapoo Mountain Bike Trails, Go Here.

Trail Map

Check out the trail map. Many thanks to Pat Johnstone for drawing the map! For a trail map and trail descriptions of the Kickapoo Mountain Bike Trails, Go Here. For directions on how to get to the Kickapoo Mountain Bike Trails, Go Here.

Work Days

Work days are held the second Saturday morning of each month. Meet at the trailhead at 9:00 am and bring tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruners, and limb saws if you have them. If not, extra tools should be available for you to use. For further information, Go Here.