The Wheelmen is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to keeping alive the heritage of American cycling, promoting the restoration and riding of early cycles manufactured prior to 1918, and encouraging cycling as part of modern living. Join The Wheelmen as they celebrate 150 years of cycling in America. As part of their multi-day 2016 National Wheelmen Meet, The Wheelmen will perform a public demonstration, oral history, and junior drill team formation riding. The event will conclude with a lamp-lit antique bike ride on the Illinois Prairie Path back to Elmhurst!!!
This event will be held in downtown Wheaton near Main Street just south of the railroad tracks. This is cooperative effort between The Wheelmen, the Downtown Wheaton Association and the Illinois Prairie Path.
While in downtown Wheaton, also check out classic cars during 2016 Vintage Rides night. Front Street will be full of spectacular cars for people to see and admire. This event, organized by the Downtown Wheaton Association, also includes a live DJ at Martin Memorial Plaza.