About this race
Race Overview Event: MATTS Milky Way 19-32.6k TT Date: August 9, 2026 Location: 300 Lawrence Rd, Harvard, IL Registration: BikeReg Course Details 19 Kilometers: Start: on Flat Iron Rd. (Hwy 16) Route: Southwest of Hwy 173, on Flat Iron, Angling Rd to turn around at Mill Rd. Return: same roads to finish line on Flat Iron Rd. Signage: There will be signs at start line, course, and turn arrows. 32.6 Kilometers: Start: on Flat Iron Rd. (Hwy 16) Route: Continue through a sequence of turns on Mill Rd. before heading back. Finish: about 0.6 miles before the start line on Flat Iron Rd. Signage: There will be signs at start line, course, and turn arrows. Safety Information Awareness: Be rider aware, ride right. Traffic: Course is open to traffic: exercise caution at intersections. Recommended: Use a rear red blinking light. Starting Info: Day of race registration opens at 7:30am at East Shelter, Milky Way Park. Membership Requirements Eligibility: Must have an annual or single day ABR membership to participate. Membership Links: Youth - Ages 18 and under : $10 Yearly Membership - $5 One Day Membership Adults: Ages 19 to 79 : $30 Yearly Membership - $10 One Day Membership Special Cases: Ages 80+ : $0 Yearly Membership - $0 One Day Membership Category Information Category: 2026 - Road Bike Category (TT Bike or Road Bike) Definition: Road bike must have certain specifications (no tri-bars, disc wheels, etc.) Spirit: Designed to encourage more participation in MATTS events. Helmets: No “TT” helmets allowed. Directions Location: Milky Way Park, Harvard, IL, accessed via IL Hwy 14 to IL H…