• Please join Us for the 3rd Annual Z-Tour Bike Ride!

    To help support the Zearing Child Enrichment Center!

  • This Year's Z-Tour consists of six scenic routes...

    10 mile, 29 mile, 40 mile, 50 mile, 62 mile and the new 100 mile route.

  • ...through historic Princeton, IL and the beautiful Bureau County Countryside.

    Rolling hills and picturesque scenery along each route.

  • Ride back into time along stretches of the Hennepin Canal and Bureau Creek

    Taking in the panoramic views of northwest Illinois!

  • "Excellent from start to finish. Family friendly route. Looking forward to next year. Thanks!"

    - Joanne H.

3rd Annual Z-Tour Bike Ride

The Zearing Child Enrichment Center invites you to ride in the Z-Tour 2013 on Saturday, July 20th, 2013. Each year the scenic Z-Tour begins and ends at Princeton's beautiful Zearing Park.

This road ride provides you a chance to enjoy some of the best bike roads that northwest Illinois has to offer. The routes will feature loops that incorporate hills, rolling terrain, beautiful views of Bureau Creek with minimal traffic.

Well stocked rest stops, enthusiastic staff, and a nutritious meal to follow.

  • Well-marked bike routes
  • Well-paved, low traveled roadways
  • Maps and cue for all routes.
  • Radio-dispatched SAG until 3:00PM
  • Post-ride meal provided
  • Three rest stops supplied with food and beverages.
  • Easy and fast check-in
  • All riders must start between 6:00AM - 10:00AM
  • 100 milers out by 8:00AM!

Registration Fees

Before May 15th
Early Bird Registration - $25.00

Between May 15th and July 6th
Regular Registration - $30.00

After July 6th
Late Registration - $35.00

Adult Dri-Fit Shirt available for purchase at $20 (quantities limited)
Ride cycle socks available for purchase at $12 (quantities limited)

For additional information please contact us by using the form here or email us at ztourinfo@gmail.com
News and Announcements
  • Looking forward to another great ride - Saturday, July 20, 2013.

    Z Tour Bike Ride 2013
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    www.z-tour.org This road ride provides you with a chance to enjoy some of the best bike roads that north central Illinois has to offer. Our six routes featur...

    May 13th 2013Link to status update
  • The Early Bird Registration is ending soon. Please visit www.z-tour.org for details. Happy Mother's Day Weekend!

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    May 11th 2013Link to status update
  • Excited to announce that Loren and Heidi Lott of "Lott of Wood Creations" is the newest Z Bike Ride sponsor. Check them out when you make a rest stop at the park in Tiskilwa.

    May 10th 2013Link to status update
  • Many thanks to the Heartland Bank and Trust Company for the outstanding support and sponsorship of Z Tour. Look for our bikes at their facilitates throughout north central Illinois!

    May 9th 2013Link to status update
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