Simon Kenton Pathfinder's 26th Annual Bike Tour "The Carmen Scott Patriot Ride" (In Celebration of our nation's 250th Birthday)

Simon Kenton Pathfinder's  26th Annual Bike Tour

"The Carmen Scott Patriot Ride"

(In Celebration of our nation's 250th Birthday"

 Proceeds support maintenance of the Simon Kenton Trail

Sunday September 13th, 2026

Check in & Registration 7:30am-11:00am

The Depot Coffee House, 644 Miami St, Urbana, OH 43078

Your choice of three different routes; 15 miles on trail (perfect for beginners and families), medium distance (approximately 25-30 miles) on both trail and back roads and a longer route (approximately 60 + miles (almost entirely on challenging and hilly roads) in  beautiful Champaign and surrounding Counties. In addition, there is a virtual option for those unable to join us on tour date.

Also, for this year only, we are giving special pricing to retired or active duty military; all branches; including Guard and Reserve.  Choose "Military discount" when signing up.   Discount is on the honor system and is only for military; does not extend to family; (spouse or children)

 Our SKP Board, in the interest of promoting youth cycling and helping families, has committed to make all youth registrations, ages 0-17 free; if pre-registered and with an adult registration.    Children must also be accompanied by an adult rider and wear a helmet to participate.

This years routes are all in process of design.  We hope to have them posted online ASAP.  We use Ride with GPS.

(While all effort is made to design a route which is close to the distance advertised, sometimes a road project causes us to revise a route.  Thus, all distances are approximate!)

We encourage safe and smart cycling!  Wearing bright colors, lights on bike or trike, helmets and following all traffic laws will help us conduct a safe and enjoyable ride.

Registration:

Register online by June 30th & Save!

• Ages 18+ Adults - $30.00 
• Active duty Military  and Veterans - $20
• Ages 0-17 - $0.00

July 1st-September  4th:

• Ages 18+ Adults - $40
• Active duty Military  and Veterans - $30
• Ages 0-17 - $0

 September 5th-  Ride Day registration: 

• Ages 18+ Adults - $50.00
• Active duty Military  and Veterans - $40
• Ages 0 thru 17 - $15.00

There is also a virtual option which we added for those who are unable to make it on September 13th or who live far away. 

• Registration fees are same as above
•  Participants  will get a tour T-shirt sent to  you and includes the  cost of  postage + you help the mission of the Simon Kenton Trail!

Note: that there is a small service charge incurred at registration by RunSignUp!

Included with registration:

• Continental Breakfast Courtesy of the Depot Coffee House, served from 7:30am-10:00am
• Snacks, sport drinks and  water at the Depot and all SAG stations along the routes
• Mobile SAG services provided by Cyclotherapy Bicycle Shop 
• Post-Ride food voucher for either of three (3) different food trucks or The Depot worth $5.00
• Quality 50/50 blend Pathfinders T-Shirt* for registrations received by August 31st will be available on tour date.  Late registrations, after 8/31,  will receive their T-shirts ASAP after the event!  (*Estimated Fair Market Value (FMV) of T-shirt is $10.50)
• You may opt out of receiving a T-shirt at registration and save $10
• All YOUTH registrations for ages 0-17 will receive a bike helmet while they last!  Sizes and colors are limited.  

Please Join us for the Carmen Scott Patriot Ride (In Celebration of our nation's 250th Birthday)

• A great day of riding with friends and family
• To support the Simon Kenton Pathfinders in maintaining the Simon Kenton Trail
• If you're not able to join us, donations are appreciated and/or sign up for the virtual ride
• Helmets are recommended for all and required for all
  riders under 18 years of age