Rockford 70.3 Preview Ride

Rock River Multisport Group Ride.

** RIDE THE IRONMAN 70.3/ROCKFORD COURSE **

This group ride is an organized, supported, group ride to preview the Ironman/Rockford 70.3 bike course.

SUNDAY MAY 4TH, 2025

10:00AM

Details:

• Group Ride - if you choose to ride ahead, you acknowledge that you are not covered by traffic control escorts.
• Pace of ride will be 15-16mph - this is meant as a no-drop social, course preview ride.
• Start and Finish at the transition area (behind the Embassy Suites/Rockford).
  • 416 South Main Street, Rockford IL 61104.
  • Parking will be first-come, first-served in several lots close to the hotel (see map below).
• We recommend Road or TT bike. 
• Winnebago County Sheriff will provide LEAD and TRAILING escorts for entire ride.
• Please ride with the group - splinter groups are not recommended as the traffic on the course roads is heavy and the roads do not have large shoulders - if any.
• The route will not be closed and will be open to all normal traffic. 
• Rules of the Road need to be observed by all riders.
• RRM support tent near 1/2-way point (on Yale Bridge Road). There will be snacks, water, and bathrooms.
• We will attempt to "re-group" at the 1/2-way tent.
• RRM SAG vehicle with some water and limited repair items.  Please bring all your self-supporting items.
• Registration fee covers the cost of County Sheriff escorts, insurance, and support.

AFTER RIDE FUN ACTIVITY - Rock River Multisport has reserved some space inside the lower Restaurant/Bar of the Embassy Suites to grab some small bites and some beverages after the ride.  Participants will be responsible for the cost of their refreshments. 

** UPDATE **

We have secured some pretty cool give-a-ways for this social ride. Come ride the course with us and have a chance to win:
-2026 Ironman 70.3/Rockford Free Registration
-Free coaching sessions from TriLabs
-Guess passes to Peak Sports Club
-Garmin 530 GPS bike computer from RRM
-Free Bike Fit session from Velocity
-Gift Card to Fleet Feet
-T-Shirts from Race Day Performance
-Bike mechanic/repair stand from RRM