HMFA’s Tour de Heartland Fundraiser

Ride Information

The Historic Marbold Farmstead Association (HMFA) in Greenview, IL is hosting a bike ride fundraiser that promises to combine fitness with community spirit. The HMFA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the Marbold Farmstead which is a piece of treasured Menard County living history. Bringing it back to a thriving Farmstead serves to educate visitors about its role in our collective heritage as well as provide a place to gather and enjoy community functions. Whether you’re a seasoned cycling enthusiast or a casual rider, we hope you’ll strap on your helmet and join us for a fun day of fitness with a side of generosity to support our mission of preserving an extraordinary place that offers much to our community.

Routes

Riders will choose from two route options. The Family Ride is for all ages and consists of an approximate 2 mile roundtrip through Greenview. Several historic Marbold-related sites will be visited along the way. The second route, for more adventurous cyclists, is a 28 mile roundtrip from the Greenview High School to Petersburg and back again via the backroads of Menard County. Designated stops for “refueling“ within Petersburg include Broadgauge, 1st and 3rd Boutique and Wine Bar, and Hand of Fate Brewery. Both routes begin and conclude at Greenview High School at which time riders can enjoy free admission to The Heritage Days festivities. 

Route Files

28-Mile Ride RidewithGPS File
Riders utilizing GPS can download this file to their phone or other device. The route will also be marked.

The 2-Mile Family Ride will have a guide to take riders through the town of Greenview with several stops at historic points of interest.

Ride Start

Greenview High School
147 W. Palmer Street
Greenview, IL 62642

Registration Includes:

• Custom cinch bag for all riders who register by August 19 (1 per Family Registration)
• Marked routes
• Rider support in the event of mechanical issues
• Rest stop at the square in Petersburg, with options to visit various eateries on the square
• Free entry to the Heritage Days Festival at the Marbold Historic Farmstead following the ride. Learn more about the festival at Heritage Days Festival Facebook Event

Packet Pickup

Packet pickup will take place starting at 7:00 AM on Saturday, September 7th at the Greenview High School. 

For More Information

For more information about the Tour de Heartland and all things “Marbold Farmstead” visit www.historic-marbold-farmstead.org or our Facebook page.