Going Loopy with a River Runs Through It

Practically Perfect Preserves & Parks route is a 45-mile tour through the west/southwest suburbs of Chicagoland taking in quite a number of local parks, trails and forest preserves.

Featured in the [2024 Ride Illinois Ride Guide](https://issuu.com/rideillinois/docs/2024_ride_guide) (less)

A wonderful way to experience Downtown Bloomington and Uptown Normal, including beautiful tree-lined sections. Longer rides experience the agricultural character of central Illinois, from planting to harvesting, depending on time of year.

The Bloomington-Normal Constitution Trail is one of Central Illinois' most unique parks. This 50+ mile jogging, walking, cycling and rollerblading trail has become a hit with the community and visitors alike. ​ The Constitution Trail has been a Bloomington-Normal staple since 1989. Much of the trail follows the old Illinois Central Gulf Railroad right-of-way through the community. It was dedicated and named in celebration of the 200th birthday of the United States.

Slightly modified from the original to provide less out-and-back as well as visit more of the two universities.

Originally published in the Ride Illinois 2022 Ride Guide. Contribution by the Friends of the Constitution Trail. Editor Daryl Monge (less)

Experience both the Wauponsee Glacial Trail, Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, and historic Wilmington, IL on this 80% gravel ride through history.

Featured in the [2023 Ride Illinois Ride Guide](https://issuu.com/rideillinois/docs/2023_ride_guide) (less)