Tour De North End

09/28/2026

TDNE Fans --

Big gratitude from me to you for helping us celebrate the 15th annual Tour De North End. By our best count, we had almost 500 passport riders and probably double that in total attendance -- I'd say we hit 1,000+ people all day Saturday, definitely the biggest and busiest fest we've hosted since 2020.

I'm proud of all the businesses who worked hard to make it a great weekend for the Rockford North End neighborhood, as well as Elevation Tents and Events, Imprint Audio, Rock and Roll Institute, Kegel's Bicycle Store, our staff, volunteers and everyone who showed up with their bikes and helmets -- you guys are really the ones that make this fest what it is, and I appreciate you more than I can express here on social media.

We have a few random sized TDNE shirts at the front desk if anyone wants to grab one (while they last). Please feel free to email me at [email protected] or comment below with what you liked and what didn't work so great -- I always want to improve our systems & event for next year, and I welcome all feedback, positive or negative.

One last time -- thank you from me, the Olympic crew, and the Rockford cycling community. [email protected]

09/28/2026

They wouldn't call me "B**r Dictator" on the news. I guess GM @ Olympic will have to suffice.

Local cyclists participated in the 15th annual Tour de North End in Rockford, Illinois, to promote road safety awareness and support neighborhood businesses.

09/28/2026

Tour de Northend with a Cirkut camera! A camera glitch cutoff some on the right side, but that's the hazard of shooting 100+ year old film cameras....Overall pretty satisfied with the result. Hoping to give it another shot next year. Do you have a large group you'd like photographed in this format? Vintage car clubs? Vintage airplane clubs? Motorcycle clubs? Large family picnic? Give me a call! Have Cirkut, will travel.

09/26/2026

Say cheese.

Darklord and the Goons on at 3.
Slow ride competittion for $100 at 3:30.

Ride safe y'all. See you soon.

09/26/2026

Proud papa bear moment from Robb. The coolest bike we've had at TDNE.

Come check it out and maybe ride it home today. Register 11-1pm, ride around till 5 then come back and we draw for 4 big prize packs, including the grand prize, this custom TDNE26 Black Ops gravel bike.

09/24/2026

Unfortunately, this year we did not get a Fat Tire bike to give out. So, instead we called our friends at Kegel's Bicycle Store and asked if they could build us a custom TDNE bike, and boy did they deliver.

Check out this rendering of our one-off, Black Ops gravel bike for the TDNE26 -- Robb, Garret & the Kegels crew are assembling the bike and putting stickers and graphics on today. Photos of the actual bike coming tomorrow as soon as it rolls in the door.

Want to win it? Join us this Saturday at the 15th annual Tour De North End bike fest & block party.

09/23/2026

Tour De North End 2026 kicks off THIS WEEKEND!

Registration is open from 11 AM–1 PM, with the group photo and Tour starting at 1 PM!

Don’t forget to stop by the Kegel’s tent right next to registration to get your card stamped, say hello, and grab some swag while you’re at it! 😎

Enjoy live music, food, games, prizes, and more! Let’s make the 15th Annual TDNE the best one yet!

09/23/2026

On Saturday, our friend and pro photographer Scott Wenstrom will be setting up his vintage Cirkut camera at 1pm for an awesome panoramic film photo. Make sure to stick around till 1pm for the big group photo! Here's a look at one of Scott's photos from City Market this year - and you can check out all his work at the Olympic's ArtScene show next week!

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Rockford City Market, June 26, 2026. After setting up the Cirkut and waiting for the crowd to grow. I saw this scene and quickly shot this with my Shen Hao TC617. Turned out better than expected! See it full size here; https://www.wenstromphotography.com/blank...

09/15/2026

Let's time travel back to our first TDNE, all the way back in 2012....

I recognize a ton of faces and some places that are unfortunately gone (we sure miss the North Main Tap, Rathskellar, and Spoke Monkey Cycles in North Town Mall). And damn, that first year Fat Tire bike was pretty awesome too.

We truly wouldn't be here without our Rockford North End community. Shout out to Mulligans, Latham, and Whiskeys for being in the TDNE *every single year* since its inception. Also thanks to Scott at Arts for always providing our custom passport stamps and Robb and the Kegel's Bicycle Store crew for also being here every single year of the fest too.

Were you here on year one?

04/30/2026

"Hey, is this thing on?"

TDNE fans - we're already searching for some new musical acts to play at this year's Tour De North End fest. Give us some good bands we should we call today -- Rockford and beyond!