NAPERVILLE, Ill., June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fifty-seven riders took to their bikes under sunny, mild skies to embark on a 100-mile journey through the scenic Whalon Lake Forest Preserve in Bolingbrook on the longest day of the year during the third annual Solstice Century Ride. The event continues to surpass its fundraising goals each year, with riders raising nearly $122,000 in 2026 to benefit eight charitable organizations—primarily serving the Naperville area—along with regional and international nonprofits focused on mental health, youth and family services, and food and shelter programs.
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