Pedalpalooza
When is Pedalpalooza?
Pedalpalooza takes place on Saturday, May 30, 2026 in Crystal Lake, IL.
What distances does Pedalpalooza offer?
Pedalpalooza offers 2 events: Pedalpalooza 2026, Kids Pedalpalooza too! (Shirt only).
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pedalpalooza 2026 | — | $25.00 | Register |
| Kids Pedalpalooza too! (Shirt only) | — | $15.00 | Register |
How much does Pedalpalooza cost?
Registration for Pedalpalooza starts at $15.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Pedalpalooza held?
Pedalpalooza is held in Crystal Lake, IL at 401 E Congress Pkwy.
About Pedalpalooza
Join us for an exhilarating cycling event that not only promises an unforgettable day but also makes a significant impact on the health and well-being of our community! Pedalpalooza is a fundraising initiative dedicated to supporting Family Health Partnership Clinic, a lifeline for the uninsured residents in our area.
Pump up those tires, dust off your helmets and embark on a scavenger hunt type journey throughout the county at your pace, start and finish wherever and whenever you like making sure to stop in as many participating establishments along the way! Pedalpalooza is a community-driven event focused on raising funds to ensure that everyone in our community has access to essential routine preventative care, dental care, behavioral mental health services, medications, and more. But also partners with local small businesses to give special discounts, raffles or offers to our Pedalpalooza-ers. Check out some of your favorite places and maybe find a few new ones to patronize! You will receive access to the Goosechase App, a directory of locations, official wristband and Tshirt. You can bike, walk, run, drive- whatever works for you- there is no wrong way to Pedalpalooza.
Why Pedalpalooza? The funds raised during this event will directly benefit our local residents by ensuring that regardless of insurance status or income, healthcare is accessible to everyone! Together, we can make a tangible difference in the health of our neighbors and community!
Event Highlights:
- Scenic cycling all over the county at your own pace on the McHenry County Conservation Bike Trails
- Get a swanky Pedalpalooza tshirt
- Fun-filled & family-friendly event
- Health info at each hospitality tent
- Prize giveaways and awards for top fundraisers
- Community camaraderie and a shared commitment to health
- Support your favorite local establishments & visit some new ones!
Register: Sign up for the ride and become a crucial part of our community's health initiative.
Download: "GOOSECHASE" from the App store here
Fundraise: Create your personalized fundraising page and encourage friends, family, and colleagues to contribute towards this vital cause. (optional)
Spread the Word: Share your participation on social media, encouraging others to join or support the cause.
Pedalpalooza Towards a Healthier Tomorrow! By participating, you're not just enjoying a fantastic cycling experience – you're actively contributing to the well-being of your neighbors and community.
Together, we can make every pedal (and heartbeat) count!
For more information, contact Kristina at knemetz@hpclinic.org.
Be a Sponsor
Want your business or organization to be part of this fabulous event?
Be a Pedalpalooza Sponsor!
The Pedalpalooza marketing has a reach of over 100,000+ and unlimited possibilities based on the cross promotional marketing done by participating business locations. This is truly a unique, county-wide event that draws participants from all over the NE Illinois and SE Wisconsin areas. We use our social media platforms, local online news sources, Chamber of Commerce websites, E-blasts to over 10,000+ past event supporters, E-Newsletters, print publications, radio ads and event website to celebrate our sponsors.
All of the proceeds raised stay right here, in McHenry County to provide health care to the uninsured men and women in our community. Local businesses supporting a local nonprofit to benefit the health of local people. Win, win, win.
Please contact Kristina at knemetz@hpclinic.org or 779-220-9305 to inquire about our available Sponsorships or to custom create one to fit your budget.
FAQ
What is a Pedalpalooza? Pedalpalooza is 3 awesome ideas in one brilliant bike event! An Eat, Drink, Shop, Bike your way around the county! First, it highlights the incredible bike trails in our community and encourages folks to get out there and ride your bike! Secondly, it supports our vibrant, local small businesses and drives participants in to shops, restaurants, boutiques that maybe you haven't visited before but always wanted to check out! Lastly, but most importantly, by raising funds for Family Health Partnership Clinic, it is providing health care to the uninsured men and women of McHenry County. Participants receive a cool shirt, a map of locations and an official wristband that will provide for special offers, deals or raffles when you patronize the dozens of small businesses that have partnered with the clinic for this event. There is no start or finish line but instead, plan your bike route to make stops in as many local businesses and landmarks as possible OR go from one town to the next making only one strategic stop at each. There's no wrong way to Pedalpalooza!
I haven’t been on a bike for years, and frankly the idea terrifies/exhausts me. Must I be on a bike to participate? Nope! You can walk the trails, drive to the participating businesses, etc. As long as you register, you’ll support the clinic, and get the aforementioned cool t-shirt, map and wristband. But, c’mon, what better time to shake of those extra couple winter pounds and rediscover the joys of biking? You might want to unearth your bike soon to make sure the brakes work and to reacclimate your behind to a bike seat though!
I’m busy or going to be away that weekend. Can I still support the cause? You bet! The website has a ‘donate’ button. You might be surprised to learn that FHPC does not rely on any government funding, relying instead on grants, foundations, donated goods and services, and contributions from people like you to provide care for our uninsured neighbors.
When can I pick up my cool t-shirt, map and wristband? Packet pick-up will be Friday, May 29, from 3-6 or Saturday, May 30, from 8-10am at FHPC, 401 E. Congress Parkway, Crystal Lake, which is pretty awesome because you can see the Clinic and where your donations are going!
But where does Pedalpalooza start and finish and will I be timed? This is an event like no other! Start wherever, ride as long as you want, stop in as many locations as possible. Make a plan with friends on where you will start and end! This is not a race! Go at your own pace and meander about the county supporting as many establishments as you can all day long!
Where does the money go??? Great question! All donations and proceeds from Pedalpalooza stay right here in McHenry County at Family Health Partnership Clinic. FHPC is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that has been providing quality health care to the uninsured of our county since 1996, that's 30 YEARS! We care for over 2000 patients a year, do not accept Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance. We believe (and know you do to!) that EVERYONE DESERVES HEALTHCARE!
To learn more about FHPC, click here and also make sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Pedalpalooza Perks, Directory & Scavenger Hunt!
Stay tuned for this year's directory!