Le Tour de Shore 2026
Le Tour de Shore is 2-Day bicycle touring event from Millennium Park, Chicago, IL to the Indiana Dunes, (61 miles); and then, on day 2, to City Beach, New Buffalo, MI (45 miles). Explore dedicated lakefront and duneland bike paths, and scenic Harbor Country secondary roads.Proceeds to benefit Maywood Fine Arts, Maywood, IL, a not-for-profit organization providing programs in art, dance, drama, music, tumbling and voice to children in the Chicago area. The mission of Maywood Fine Arts Association is to provide a safe and nurturing environment in which children can develop skills and appreciation of the arts that will enable them to succeed academically and socially and obtain higher educational opportunities.
StartFriday 6/19/2026 7:30am CT Millennium Park, 239 East Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601FinishSaturday 6/20/2026 3:00pm CTOselka Park 601 E Indiana St, New Buffalo, MI 49117
THREE REGISTRATION CATEGORIES:
1. TWO DAY RIDE (Fri-Sat Jun 19-20)
If you plan on staying overnight, Friday June 19th, at one of our participating hotels, inns, or at a private residence, then select the “TWO DAY RIDE” registration category.
**$150 early bird registration ($170 after 3/17/2026) **Includes:> Cue Sheet> Route Maps> SAG stops every 20 miles or so with water, Gatorade, fruit, power snacks and restrooms.> Bike technicians at SAG stops – free tweaks, parts extra.> SAG support vehicles to assist with route emergencies.> Door-to-door gear check valet service to/from Chicago and participating hotel or inn, > Friday dinner is not included, but if you are staying at one of our participating hotels, a variety of restaurants are only a short walk from your hotel.
2. TWO DAY RIDE and CAMP (Fri-Sat Jun 19-20)
If you would like to camp, Friday June 13th, at our group campsite at the Indiana Dunes State Park campground, then select the “TWO DAY RIDE and CAMP” registration category.
**$160 early bird registration ****($180 after 3/17/2026)**Includes:> All Ride Fee benefits plus…> One tent camping spot Friday night at the Indiana Dunes State Park Nissaki Group campsites> Door-to-door gear check valet service to/from Chicago and the campground> Friday night dinner 6 pm - 8 pm, and Saturday morning breakfast 7 am - 8 am.
3. ONE DAY RIDE (Fri/Sat Jun 19/20)
If you can only ride one day; either Friday Jun 19 Chicago to Indiana Dunes, or Saturday Jun 20 Indiana Dunes to New Buffalo, Michigan, then select the “ONE DAY RIDE” registration category.
**$100 early bird registration ****($120 after 3/17/2026)**Includes:> Friday 6/19, or Saturday 6/20> All Ride Fee benefits plus…> Friday afternoon South Shore Train No. 30 is available back to Chicago. Leaves Dune Park 4:46pm CT.> Purchase rail tickets directly from South Shore Railroad.
…SATURDAY BUS RIDE BACK TO CHICAGO OPTION
If you need a bus ride back to Chicago on Saturday June 20th from the end-of-ride BBQ celebration at Oselka Park 601 E Indiana St, New Buffalo, MI 49117, then select “Bus Ride Back to Chicago/Maywood, IL” during the registration process.
**Add $35 per **
After finishing Le Tour de Shore, relax and enjoy a comfortable coach bus ride back to Chicago or Forest Park, IL. ETD Oselka Park 601 E Indiana St, New Buffalo, MI 49117 Saturday 6/20/2026 3 pm CT.
ETA Chicago and Maywood, 5 pm CT. We will packed your bike carefully, wrapped in a moving blanket, nested snuggly in a neat row inside a covered truck, which will follow your bus.
Presented by Le Tour de Shore Cycling Club
Categories:
- TWO DAY RIDE (Fri-Sat June19-20, 2026), 100 miles, $150.00, field limit 410
- TWO DAY RIDE and CAMP (Fri-Sat June 19-20, 2026), 100 miles, $160.00, field limit 120
- TWO DAY RIDE and CAMP (Fri-Sat Jun 19-20, 2026) Waitlist, 100 miles, $0.00, field limit 10
- ONE DAY RIDE Friday Jun 19, 2026, 60 miles, $100.00, field limit 200, start time 07:30:00
- ONE DAY RIDE Saturday June 20, 2026, 45 miles, $100.00, field limit 25
Registration:
- Opens on Sunday February 08, 2026
- Closes on Thursday June 18, 2026