The Great Bottlecap Bike Race
About this race
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun, teamwork, and adventure at The Great Bicycle Bottle Cap Challenge on June 6, 2026! This unique event will kick off at the Carlyle Lake Visitor Center in Carlyle, Illinois, bringing together bicycle enthusiasts and challenge seekers for an unforgettable experience.
Embark on a thrilling ride around town, navigating through scenic routes and charming neighborhoods. Participants will tackle a series of exciting challenges designed to test their creativity and problem-solving skills. Each completed challenge will earn a coveted bottle cap, which they will collect and bring back to the starting point.
As you pedal through Carlyle, you’ll not only enjoy the beautiful surroundings but also engage with local businesses and communities, making this event a celebration of town spirit and camaraderie. The more challenges you complete, the more bottle caps you’ll collect, increasing your chances to win fantastic prizes!
Upon returning to the Carlyle Lake Visitor Center, participants will exchange their hard-earned bottle caps for prizes and enter a drawing for an overall grand prize. This is your chance to compete for glory, test your limits, and create lasting memories.
Whether you’re a local or visiting from afar, grab your bicycle and join us for a day filled with laughter, challenges, and community spirit at the Great Bottlecap Race. Don’t miss out on the fun—mark your calendars for June 6, 2026!
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The Great Bottlecap Bike Race
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Carlyle, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:33 AM and sets at 8:19 PM local time (CDT) in Carlyle on June 6, 2026 — 14h 46m of daylight.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 3 Carlyle events
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