Join us in making Cycling for Veterans a powerful event for Woodstock. Whether you ride or walk or would like to be a sponsor - your support helps honor fallen service members and aids in Veteran Suicide Prevention.
25% of proceeds go to Veteran Suicide Prevention
Email the Event Director
Event Details
Saturday, October 17, 2026 • 4004 N. Illinois 47
Corner of Raycraft and Route 47 North of Woodstock
Sign in starting at 7:30am. • Honor Squad rallies at 8:30 a.m.
• All other riders start at 9:00 a.m.
Open to the public.
22 mile course or 2.2 hike for those who are unable to ride.
Water stations and protein snacks will be available.
Hamburgers & Hot dogs at the end!
75% of donations go to the American Legion of Woodstock Programs and Operations
25% of donations go to Veteran Suicide Prevention
Why We Ride
• Awareness and Prevention of Veteran Suicide
17 veterans die by suicide every single DAY!
The human toll of suicide is even greater as it ripples through families and communities.
• Funding to support our Post Home and Programs
Having a home gives veterans a local place to go where trained help, support, hospitality, and hope are in abundance.
Location & Route
Check out the route! A 22-mile course or a 2.2-mile hike for those who are unable to ride.
Register to Ride and Raise Funds!
• 10 Veterans will form the Honor Squad, riding for every Veteran who has died by suicide. The Honor Squad members agree to raise $500 in sponsorships and pay the $40 registration fee.
• Honor Squad Members receive a patch and jacket.
Register as an Individual
• $40 Registration fee per Cyclist (includes T-shirt)
• Form your own Squad of at least 10 riders
We ask each rider to try to raise $100 in Pledges
Be an Event Sponsor
Financial or in-service
Name/Logo on materials, website, and mile markers
Please contact the Event Officer for more information and to arrange payment:
Keith Lynes: AL412srvicecommander@gmail.com
Register to Ride
To register for the Cycling for Veterans event, scan the QR code or click the button below.
Sponsorship Levels
GOLD Star $1,500
• Premium sponsor recognition
Your logo in future print ads and a social media highlight
• Name/logo on event materials
T-shirt and signage
• Name/logo on website
• Public acknowledgment as a leading community sponsor
BLUE Star $1,000
• Featured sponsor recognition
A social media individual call-out
• Name/logo on event materials
T-shirt and signage
• Name/logo on website
RED Star $500
• Sponsor recognition
A general social media call-out
• Name/logo on event materials
T-shirt and signage
• Name/logo on website
Thank You To Our Sponsors!
GOLD STAR SPONSORS
• Labor Management Coop
• Al Stipes
BLUE STAR SPONSORS
• Matt & Erin Parsons
RED STAR SPONSORS
• McHenry County Building Trades Council
• Rusty Fosczc
WHITE STAR SPONSORS
