This year's edition of the Arlington 500 Invitational Bike Ride is May 17 2015.

This invitational ride attracts hundreds of riders from northern Illinois and surrounding states. The ride is fully supported with SAG vehicles and SAG stops with food and camaraderie of local cyclists.

The Arlington 500, offers several route distances. The longest route is 500 furlongs and is slightly longer than a metric century.

The route is beautiful through northern Cook and southern Lake county with very light vehicle traffic.

The ride is sponsored by the Arlington Heights Bicycle Club.  Additional information on the ride is available on the club website around the middle of February. www.cyclearlington.com  or via email to 500@cyclearlington.com  

Registration forms are available on the website. Pre-registration is encouraged.