Follow The Fox 2026 - Bike Ride to Lake Geneva, IL!
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Join the Heart and Soul Fund for their 6th Annual "Follow The Fox" bike ride, supporting Cal's Angels Pediatric Cancer Foundation!
This charity ride has a shared mission: maximum fun and maximum impact! We are proud to raise funds for our featured partners: Cal's Angels and raffles for the Alzheimer’s Association. From recreational riders to avid cyclists, this ride offers something for everyone, winding along the beautiful Fox River Trail. We end at Big Foot Beach State Park, a 271-acre park on the shores of Geneva Lake featuring wooded campsites, a sandy beach, and hiking trails. Space is limited! Register early to reserve your spot.
REGISTER: https://charity.pledgeit.org/FollowtheFox2026
🏞️ Ride Along the Scenic Trails of the Fox River
📆 Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
📍Route: Batavia, IL to Lake Geneva, WI
🚴♂️The Ride Experience
Distance: Metric Century (62 Miles / 100K)
Start: Batavia, IL | Finish: Lake Geneva, WI
What’s Included:
🧭 Navigation: Clear pavement markings, paper cue sheets, and digital turn-by-turn directions via Ride with GPS.
🙌 Support: Mechanical support for minor issues and SAG vehicles providing mid-ride assistance for emergencies.
🍽️ Fuel: Rest stops stocked with snacks, water and some alternative beverages.
👕 Swag: A commemorative free T-shirt included with every registration (select size at checkout).
Note on Food: Basic fuel is provided at all stops. Some stops feature special items (like BBQ or Ice Cream) which are available at your own cost, while others offer free specific treats. Notes on the Ride: Rain or shine, sorry no refunds.
Registration & Fees
- Registration fees are non-refundable. The event is rain or shine.
- Adult Registration: $75 Now through September 18, 2026
- Day-of Registration: $95 September 19, 2026 (Until 11:00 AM, subject to capacity)
- Youth Registration: $25 Age 17 & under (Must be accompanied by a registered adult)
- Return Bus: $50 (Optional ride back to Batavia, IL)
Fundraising Perks
Challenge yourself and your friends to raise funds for a great cause! Once your fundraising page is set up, aim for these levels to earn exclusive gear:
- Raise $100+: Cal's Angels September Awareness T-Shirt
- Raise $250+: Cal's Angels/Heart and Soul Fund Follow the Fox Ride Bike Jersey
- Raise $500+: Cal's Angels/Heart and Soul Fund Follow the Fox Ride 3/4 ZipUp
- Raise $750+: Bontrager WaveCel Helmet
- Raise $1,000+: Rapha Bib Cycling Shorts
Itinerary & Rest Stops
- Start Line: Lippold Park, 1400 N River Rd, Batavia, IL 60510.
- Start Time: Promptly at 8:30 AM.
- Cut-off: All riders must start no later than 9:00 AM.
- Please plan your pace to reach rest stops before they close.
- Support ends when the stop closes.
🌟 Start
Lippold Park
Registration & Bike
Check. 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Stop 1️⃣
East Dundee Depot 319 N River St. Located right off the trail past the old depot.
(Free snacks) 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Stop 2️⃣
Moon Time
88 Railroad St, Crystal Lake. Across from the Metra Station.
Delicious Smokin' BBQ available for purchase. 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Stop 3️⃣
Rusty Malt
5002 Monroe St, Ringwood (at the Rusty Nail).
Take the side path through the parking lot. Ice cream available for purchase. 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Stop 4️⃣
Creekside Jack's
332 Fellows Rd, Genoa City, WI. 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
🏁 Finish:
Big Foot Beach 1550 S Lake Shore Dr, Lake Geneva, WI.
Includes Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, and beverages! 3:45 PM – 6:00 PM
Note: We will enter Big Foot Beach State Park via the back entrance. Be sure to ride all the way to the lake—you are welcome (and encouraged) to jump in!
At Heart and Soul Fund, we want to help Cal's Angels continue with their mission, we want to make a difference in the lives of the families that are battling pediatric cancer. Cal's Angels understands what these families are going through, the help that they provide these families through their programs is a great resource when these families need it the most. You can help make a difference as well by joining us on this amazing ride while fundraising for Cal's Angels.
Cal's Angels is a 501(c)(3) pediatric cancer foundation with a mission of granting wishes, raising awareness, and funding research to help kids fighting cancer.
This charity ride has a shared mission: maximum fun and maximum impact! We are proud to raise funds for our featured partners: Cal's Angels and raffles for the Alzheimer’s Association. From recreational riders to avid cyclists, this ride offers something for everyone, winding along the beautiful Fox River Trail. We end at Big Foot Beach State Park, a 271-acre park on the shores of Geneva Lake featuring wooded campsites, a sandy beach, and hiking trails. Space is limited! Register early to reserve your spot.
REGISTER: https://charity.pledgeit.org/FollowtheFox2026
🏞️ Ride Along the Scenic Trails of the Fox River
📆 Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
📍Route: Batavia, IL to Lake Geneva, WI
🚴♂️The Ride Experience
Distance: Metric Century (62 Miles / 100K)
Start: Batavia, IL | Finish: Lake Geneva, WI
What’s Included:
🧭 Navigation: Clear pavement markings, paper cue sheets, and digital turn-by-turn directions via Ride with GPS.
🙌 Support: Mechanical support for minor issues and SAG vehicles providing mid-ride assistance for emergencies.
🍽️ Fuel: Rest stops stocked with snacks, water and some alternative beverages.
👕 Swag: A commemorative free T-shirt included with every registration (select size at checkout).
Note on Food: Basic fuel is provided at all stops. Some stops feature special items (like BBQ or Ice Cream) which are available at your own cost, while others offer free specific treats. Notes on the Ride: Rain or shine, sorry no refunds.
Registration & Fees
- Registration fees are non-refundable. The event is rain or shine.
- Adult Registration: $75 Now through September 18, 2026
- Day-of Registration: $95 September 19, 2026 (Until 11:00 AM, subject to capacity)
- Youth Registration: $25 Age 17 & under (Must be accompanied by a registered adult)
- Return Bus: $50 (Optional ride back to Batavia, IL)
Fundraising Perks
Challenge yourself and your friends to raise funds for a great cause! Once your fundraising page is set up, aim for these levels to earn exclusive gear:
- Raise $100+: Cal's Angels September Awareness T-Shirt
- Raise $250+: Cal's Angels/Heart and Soul Fund Follow the Fox Ride Bike Jersey
- Raise $500+: Cal's Angels/Heart and Soul Fund Follow the Fox Ride 3/4 ZipUp
- Raise $750+: Bontrager WaveCel Helmet
- Raise $1,000+: Rapha Bib Cycling Shorts
Itinerary & Rest Stops
- Start Line: Lippold Park, 1400 N River Rd, Batavia, IL 60510.
- Start Time: Promptly at 8:30 AM.
- Cut-off: All riders must start no later than 9:00 AM.
- Please plan your pace to reach rest stops before they close.
- Support ends when the stop closes.
🌟 Start
Lippold Park
Registration & Bike
Check. 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Stop 1️⃣
East Dundee Depot 319 N River St. Located right off the trail past the old depot.
(Free snacks) 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Stop 2️⃣
Moon Time
88 Railroad St, Crystal Lake. Across from the Metra Station.
Delicious Smokin' BBQ available for purchase. 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Stop 3️⃣
Rusty Malt
5002 Monroe St, Ringwood (at the Rusty Nail).
Take the side path through the parking lot. Ice cream available for purchase. 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Stop 4️⃣
Creekside Jack's
332 Fellows Rd, Genoa City, WI. 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
🏁 Finish:
Big Foot Beach 1550 S Lake Shore Dr, Lake Geneva, WI.
Includes Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, and beverages! 3:45 PM – 6:00 PM
Note: We will enter Big Foot Beach State Park via the back entrance. Be sure to ride all the way to the lake—you are welcome (and encouraged) to jump in!
At Heart and Soul Fund, we want to help Cal's Angels continue with their mission, we want to make a difference in the lives of the families that are battling pediatric cancer. Cal's Angels understands what these families are going through, the help that they provide these families through their programs is a great resource when these families need it the most. You can help make a difference as well by joining us on this amazing ride while fundraising for Cal's Angels.
Cal's Angels is a 501(c)(3) pediatric cancer foundation with a mission of granting wishes, raising awareness, and funding research to help kids fighting cancer.
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Where is it happening?
Laurelwood Park, 32 Logan St, Batavia, IL 60510, United States
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Host or PublisherCal's Angels
