Seeds & Stones Roubaix

Just 1 hour from Chicago's Loop enjoy riding flat & lightly rolling country gravel roads.  Ride through farmlands as farmers make their final preparations for planting season.  The event will start & finish on a cinder track in Waterman, IL with a finish chute like none other in gravel.  Our event is unique in many ways.
- Prior to the ride there is Pancakes & Coffee free to all riders (6:30am-8:00am)
- Choose your distance on the fly. Mid-event riders will choose whether to head to the finish or take on more gravel (25/50/75 mi courses)
- All courses are marked with will have course marshals or police.
- 5 Strava Style Segment Premes on course.  
- For 2026 the event will have 25ish mile, 50ish mile, and 75ish mile timed courses.
- Finish on a gravel track to a butter dipped roasted corn.

With your registration we will make a donation to the Waterman Lions Club & a minimum of 1 pound of food per entry to the Hinckley Area Food Pantry.  In the add ons section all riders have an opportunity to pre purchase post ride burgers & beers.  You will also have an opportunity to further support these organizations.

Please consider purchasing registration insurance for the event.  This is the only path to receive a refund or deferral.

The Seeds & Stones Roubaix brings an exciting 40.2K to Waterman, Illinois on May 2, 2026. Don't miss this beautiful event!