Join Ride Illinois from June 7-12, 2026 for the 23rd annual Grand Illinois Bike Tour (GIBT) – the nonprofit organization’s largest annual fundraiser and one heck of a good time! Our 2026 route will explore the Metro East area in SW Illinois – including scenic views of the mighty Mississippi River.

2026 GIBT will begin and end in Litchfield with overnights in pre-reserved hotels in O’Fallon (June 7), Edwardsville (June 8-9), and Alton (June 10-11).

We’ll roll out from Litchfield, make our way to O’Fallon (June 7), spend two nights in Edwardsville (June 8-9), then two nights in Alton (June 10-11) before riding back to Litchfield.

Can’t join us for all six days?

Three-day options are available on a limited basis. Both options will start and end in Litchfield and include one catered group dinner.

• Three-Day Tour A (Sunday June 7 – Tuesday June 9) Litchfield to O’Fallon to Edwardsville to Litchfield

• Three-Day Tour B (Wednesday June 10 – Friday June 12) Litchfield to Alton to Litchfield

One-day options are available for those who want a taste of the GIBT experience. SAG, rest stop, and routes are included.

• One-Day Ride A on June 9 in Edwardsville

• One-Day Ride B on June 11 in Alton

Proceeds from 2026 GIBT support Ride Illinois – a nonprofit organization with a mission to make Illinois better through biking.