Aurora City of Lights is a challenging 400-kilometer ACP brevet that takes riders deep into the Illinois heartland before returning to Aurora. With over 2,000 meters of elevation gain, the route combines long stretches of quiet rural roads, rolling terrain, and wide-open Midwestern skies—ideal for riders ready to test their endurance and settle into a long rhythm.
Leaving Aurora, the route heads first through Morris, gradually easing riders into the day before turning south to pick up highlights along historic U.S. Route 66. Expect classic roadside relics, small towns, and a strong sense of place as the miles accumulate.
The return leg brings riders north through Ottawa and alongside the dramatic landscape near Starved Rock State Park, offering a scenic and memorable contrast late in the ride. It’s a route that rewards patience, steady pacing, and good decision-making—hallmarks of long-distance randonneuring.
This brevet is a key milestone for riders pursuing the Super Randonneur series and an important step for anyone looking to level up toward even longer distances. Demanding, rewarding, and distinctly Illinois, Aurora City of Lights delivers a full-value 400K experience.
Disclaimer: Routes may change after a pre-ride due to road conditions, construction, or safety concerns. Any updates will be shared with registered riders.
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Aurora City of Lights is a challenging 400-kilometer ACP brevet that takes riders deep into the Illinois heartland before returning to Aurora. With over 2,000 meters of elevation gain, the route combines long stretches of quiet rural roads, rolling terrain, and wide-open Midwestern skies—ideal for riders ready to test their endurance and settle into a long rhythm.
Leaving Aurora, the route heads first through Morris, gradually easing riders into the day before turning south to pick up highlights along historic U.S. Route 66. Expect classic roadside relics, small towns, and a strong sense of place as the miles accumulate.
The return leg brings riders north through Ottawa and alongside the dramatic landscape near Starved Rock State Park, offering a scenic and memorable contrast late in the ride. It’s a route that rewards patience, steady pacing, and good decision-making—hallmarks of long-distance randonneuring.
This brevet is a key milestone for riders pursuing the Super Randonneur series and an important step for anyone looking to level up toward even longer distances. Demanding, rewarding, and distinctly Illinois, Aurora City of Lights delivers a full-value 400K experience.
Disclaimer: Routes may change after a pre-ride due to road conditions, construction, or safety concerns. Any updates will be shared with registered riders.
