The Arlington 500 is a recreational bike ride on scenic roads in Lake County. The Arlington Heights Bicycle Club (AHBC) has hosted this ride for over 40 years. In 2025, over 400 riders participated in our ride. Their testimonials are at the end of these notes.
For 2026, we are adding a 39-mile loop with a mid-point rest stop for 59-, 83-, and 100-mile riders. This will provide less route overlap as well as exploring farther northwest Lake and McHenry Counties west of the Fox River. We will be keeping the central hub rest stop and registration/parking at Lake Zurich High School for the start, four loops, and end of the Arlington 500.
The cumulative routes options are 20, 44, 59, 83, and 100 miles. The routes are designated with colors on the route markers. Please ride the loops in our recommended order. The 39-mile B (blue) loop will rest stop close at 12:30 p.m. and SAG support will end when riders clear the loop.
Date: May 31, 2026
Distances: 20, 44, 59, 83, 100 miles
City, State: Lake Zurich, Illinois
Start Location: 300 Church St
Start Time: 6:30 - 10 am
Online Information: https://www.bikereg.com/arlington-500
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