Lincoln bicyclists take the Capital City Century ride

 

[September 10, 2019] 

Congratulations to Michael Gowin, Derek Reid and Brian Siltman on completing 100 miles in the Capital City Century ride on Sunday, September 8, 2019 in Springfield IL

The 2019 Capital City Century was held on Sunday, September 8, 2019 and began at the new Student Union on the campus of the University of Illinois at Springfield.

The bike ride featured routes of 25 miles, 40 miles, 62 miles and 100 miles, thus the “Century.” Sunday marked the 47th Annual Capital City Century, an event put on by the Springfield Bicycle Club.

Lincoln residents Michael Gowin, Derek Reid and Brian Siltman each finished 100 miles and earned the right to ring the bell and get a special photo opportunity with Abraham Lincoln at the after-ride party.

Abraham Lincoln was portrayed by George Buss. The event featured approximately 800 cyclists.

[Teena Lowery]