NEW for 2019: Cyclists with disabilities and companions–ie, tandem captains riding with a visually impaired stoker, or generally anyone riding with or assisting a rider with a disability–ride the Queen City Century FREE. That includes any cyclist with a disability or, for example, veterans with a disability who want to participate in the Queen City Century. Inspired by Cycle St. …
Queen City Century 2019 registration now open – special Winter Price Freeze registration thru April 7th!
Registration for the 2019 Queen City Century is now open! Click here to register now! Special Winter Price Freeze registration rates through April 7th. Register early and save big–nearly 50% savings!
2018 Routes, Maps, Cue Sheets updated!
All 2018 routes, maps, cue sheets, and electronic route files are now updated! Visit the Routes and Course page to view and download the files. We strongly suggest downloading the PDF maps & cue sheets onto your cell phone, if you have one, as well as saving the routes on your GPS device (if you have one). The route will …
Stay at the University Plaza Hotel for Queen City Century 2018 – special rate!
The University Plaza Hotel in Springfield has given us a special rate for Queen City Century riders. Stay the night or stay the weekend–and save! The University Plaza Hotel will honor our special rate as long as they have rooms–but they’re going fast, so book early! Looking for the 2019 special rate? It’s here: Click here to reserve your University …
Photos from 2017 Queen City Century
We have posted the photos from the 2017 Queen City Century on our FlickR page here. Note that you can download any photo on FlickR–just click the photo, then look for the little “down arrow” near the lower right corner of the screen. Just a few of the photos below: 22 mile Guided Tour – cattle on the trail! 50 …
22-mile No-drop Guided Tour of Springfield’s Trail System is BACK for 2017!
Springfield has one of the best trail systems in the Midwest–thanks to the long-time work of Ozark Greenways, Springfield City, and many trails supporters in the region. We are very pleased to announce the Springfield’s bicycle planning guru David Hutchison is back to lead a 22-mile no-drop guided tour of Springfield’s trail and bicycle route system as part of the …
Announcing new, improved routes for QCC 2017, 16-100 miles!
We’ve been working on new, improved routes for the 2017 Queen City Century. Less traffic and not quite as many of those steep hills for 2017! We have distance options to meet every need: 16 miles 32 miles 50 miles 62 miles (metric century) 84 miles 100 miles (century) NEW: Flat Century option RETURNING: 22-mile no-drop guided tour of Springfield’s …
Springfield Brewing Co. providing lunch for the 2017 Queen City Century!
Springfield Brewing Co. is that start and finish for QCC 2017, and is also providing a delicious lunch for riders. Huge thanks to Springfield Brewing Co. for their support!
June 17th, 2017 – Save the Date for QCC 2017!
We’ve set the date for QCC 2017–June 17th. Please save the date and join us then!