DateExpected
Late September 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL 62521
Decatur, Macon County
Countdown
September
The long route at the Prairie Pedal, around 60 miles on gentle terrain. Distance is the challenge here, not hills, so it suits steady riders who like to settle in.
Key facts
01Helmet required for every rider
02Check-in closes at 08:00
03Finish by 13:00, so keep a steady pace over the distance
Create a free training plan for the Prairie Pedal 100 km
7-day free trial, no card required
The course
The route
Decatur
Distance100km
Total climb404m
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate92.2 km
Weather
Late-September, Decatur
25°CTypical high
13°CTypical low
2°CColdest in 20 years
30%Days with rain
Highs around 25°C and lows around 13°C, but it has dropped to 2°C. Rain on 30% of days.
NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
Results
Course verified. Results not yet available.
Organiser
Training
Training for the Prairie Pedal 100 km
We don't do generic plans. We combine deep knowledge of this race's demands with your recent training, then build a plan with you that progresses as you do.
Beina integrates directly with your existing tools to understand your current fitness, and synchronise your planned sessions.
Intervals.icuWhat a Prairie Pedal 100 km plan targets
Typical sessions
100 km with 404 m of climbing
Endurance and fatigue resistance over the full distance
Fuelling and pacing for the whole event
What your weeks look like
Typical sessions
Long endurance rides building toward the full distance
Threshold and sweet-spot work for sustained power
Group rides for drafting and bunch-riding skills
Not a generic schedule
Typical sessions
Built from your current fitness and the time you actually have
Adapts every week as Beina learns how you respond
Syncs your sessions straight to Garmin and Wahoo
One clear next session, never a wall of spreadsheet
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Get your Prairie Pedal 100 km plan.
7-day free trial, no card required.
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