Women’s Racing

Bike Racing has been historically dominated by men, but it doesn’t have to be that way. The Illinois Cycling Association is dedicated to strengthening the representation of women on the roads, tracks, and trails of Illinois. Community spirit is strong among women cyclists, and the ICA is a gateway into that community. No rider is too new, or question too basic for the the ICA to help find an answer.

We encourage women to come out and try racing, training rides or the many charity rides in Illinois. For more encouragement and information, check out Chicago Women's Bike Racing at cwbr.blogspot.com and Pretty.Fast Women's Meet & Greet at pretty-fast.org.

Monsters of the Midway Race Recap!

Submitted by Vanessa Buccella on Mon, 05/14/2012 - 3:32pm

Moms in the Peloton

Submitted by Vanessa Buccella on Fri, 05/11/2012 - 10:55am

There’s lots of talk about subgroups of mothers who tote their youngin’s around for sports; Soccer Moms, Hockey Moms, and those who have a TV show devoted t

From Pretty.Fast.: 2 Racing Clinic Opportunities for Women

Submitted by Admin on Tue, 04/24/2012 - 2:37pm

Two great opportunities are coming up just for women who want to hone their Road Racing and Track racing skills. This Saturday, Half Acre Cycling brings you their Road Racing clinic, and next Saturday Higher Gear is hosting a track clinic.

Leland Kermesse presented by Flatlandia Race Preview

Submitted by Vanessa Buccella on Mon, 04/16/2012 - 10:04am

Leland-Kermesse is the perfect race for a team called Flatlandia to present. It's a race that proves that you don't need hills to have a hard road race. Dirt roads, strong winds and midwestern spring weather are more than enough for a sufferfest. This race will most definitely up your pain tolerance. If you have any faint inkling that you are the next Boonen or Cancellara here is your race to prove it. We've got last year's W 1/2/3 winner, Tamara Fraser, for the low-down on Leland.

Gaper's Block W4 Overall winner Eleanor Blick talks about her Big Win

Submitted by Vanessa Buccella on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 3:34pm

The ICA was happy to see so many women old and NEW at the Gaper's Block Crits. We hope these fabulous ladies come to ALL of our races here in Illinois.

It was a wonderful four nights of racing and women's cat 4 overall winner, Eleanor Blick, talks about her Gaper's Block Crits experience on Chicago Women's Bike Racing.

2x20: The 2nd of the month, 20 questions with a coach

Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/02/2012 - 12:00am

This is a re-imagining of the ICA’s former ‘Coaches Corner’ column, but the ICA is more creative than calling it that! Why 2x20?

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