The City of Elgin has been selected to host a stage for the International Cycling Classic & Superweek Pro Tour, held July 9-26, 2009. Cyclists from all over the world come to compete in this 17-day event series held in 12 center cities throughout Illinois and Wisconsin.
The Sherman Health Elgin Cycling Classic will bring back its famous “road race” on Sunday, July 12, with the course starting and ending in downtown, making a 6-mile loop through the residential neighborhood and commercial corridor of route 25 northeast of downtown.
In addition to the road race, the Sherman Health Elgin Cycling Classic includes a festival of live music, food and vendors near the start/finish line at the Douglas Street Sports Bar & Grill.
Elgin's official cycling tradition began with the Four Bridges Road Race, which the City hosted 2000-2002. The Elgin Cycling Classic was then launched in 2005, and has brought in more than 300 local cyclists annually. This year is expected to bring more than 700 Olympic-hopeful riders from all over the world.
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Sherman Health Elgin Cycling Classic 2009 Committee
- Dennis Jurs - Chair
- Ken Carl - Race Consultant
- John Steffen - DNA Board
- Tonya Hudson - DNA Staff
- Eric Engelby
- Darlene Hulin
- Betsy Couture
- Karen Fox
- Keith Rauschenberger
- Pete Garlock
- Kathy Fester
- Laura Paluch
- Larry Mazurkiewicz
Schedule of Events
- 9:45 am Masters 30+
- 9:47 am Cat 4/5
- 11:30 am Pro Women
- 11:35 am Cat.3
- 2:30 pm Local Events (Ride for a Reason, Kids' Race)
- 4:15 pm Pro1/2 Men (Introductions Start at 4:00PM)
- 4:15 pm U-23 Race/Event
- 4:25 pm Masters 4/5
Kids' Bike Race
Day of event registration opens at 7AM on the corner of Kimball and Douglas. You must register and check-in at least 1 hour prior to the start of your race. Race starts on the corner of Ann and Douglas.
- 2:30 pm Start time
Sign up for Kids' Race at the start/finish line early. Waiver is required. Get waiver form here.
U-23 Bike Race Information
Day of event registration opens at 7AM on the corner of Kimball and Douglas. You must register and check-in at least 1 hour prior to the star t of your race!
- 4:00 pm Introductions
- 4:15 pm Start time
U-23 Race/Event is staged at the same time as the 4:15pm Pro 1/2 Mens Race.
Purse is set at $1,000.00. $500 for first, $300.00 for second and $200.00 for third!
Online registration for the U-23 Event Race here!
*There will be a Carbo Load Dinner the night before the race at 6:00 pm at the Villa Verone Restaurant downtown Elgin (13 Douglas Ave.) Dinner is $12.00 all-u-can-eat. Come and load up! www.villaverone.net or call 847.742.0263. Bike check behind Villa Verone.
Prior to the dinner on the evening of the 11th, there is an oppor tunity to ride the course. Start at the corner of Kimball and Douglas. 4:00 pm start.
Team Tent Space Available! 10x10' space for $50.00. (convenient to start/finish line)
Contact: Tonya Hudson at thudson@elginil.org or call 847.488.1456.
(make checks payable to: DNA c/o Elgin Cycling Classic)
Volunteers Needed
The race event has many positions for volunteers. Most of the positions are for crossing guards. We are looking for individuals to help keep the course safe and free of hazards. Shifts are 2-3 hours in duration. If you would like to help and sign up to be a volunteer during the race day, please contact Tonya Hudson at thudson@elginil.org or call 847.488.1456
