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The Official Start to the 2025 Illinois Road Race Season

Tomorrow, March 29th, South Chicago Wheelman will be hosting the first Illinois Road Race of the 2025 season! It is a 2-day event with a Time Trial Saturday morning, a long Crit Saturday afternoon, and Crit again on Sunday. We’ve heard the concerns about the weather but Saturday is looking great and there is DAY OF REG for the crits. The Time Trial was pre-reg only.

Please come show your support for Illinois Road Racing and sign-up[ day of! Racing starts 11am for Crits. Reg closes 30 mins before race start.

https://www.southchicagowheelmen.com/autobahn-early-spring-race-series

https://www.bikereg.com/69350

Illinois State Mountain Bike Championships 2025

We’re thrilled to announce that Illinois will host a State Mountain Bike Championship in 2025!

WORS (Wisconsin Off-Road Series) is bringing an exciting race to Atwood Park in Rockford, IL, on July 20, 2025—and this event will be the official State Championship. This marks the first Illinois MTB state title event since 2021!

Thanks to a collaboration between ICA and WORS, Elite, Sport, and Comp categories will all be eligible for state titles.

Stay tuned for more details, and get ready for an unforgettable race!

Race Date: July 20, 2025
Location: Atwood Park, Rockford, IL
Categories: Elite, Sport, and Comp (all ages/genders)

Sign up now: https://www.bikereg.com/border-battle

Highlights from March 12th Meeting!

Hi Everyone!

Last night was an important meeting. A lot of items were covered so we wanted to post the highlights!

  • Michael Kelly has resigned as VP. We thank Michael for his years of dedication and service.
  • The board nominated and elected Kai Luan to fill the role of VP until the end of the current term. Kai was previously elected as the Secretary.
  • XXX Racing will host the Illinois State Time Trial Championship, June 1st. Location will be the Kankakee area. TT bikes and Merckx style.
  • WORS will host the Illinois State Mountain Bike Championship, July 20th. Border Battle will be hosted at Atwood Park, Rockford. Categories TBD
  • State Championship Jerseys available for purchase April 15th. The store will be open for 2 weeks.

The full minutes will be posted to the website.

 

2025 Criterium State Championship Vote

Hi All,

Thank you to everyone who voted

The Illinois State Criterium Championship is returning to Elmhurst in 2025!   After an incredible event in 2024, the fast, technical, and crowd-filled streets of Elmhurst will once again host June 7th. Please visit this link to learn more: https://www.elmhurstcyclingclassic.com/.

Elmhurst will also be day one of a two day omnium held with Cobb Park June 8th.

Also, here is the link to register today!

https://www.bikereg.com/68273

Applications Open for the 2025 Illinois Cup

Race promoters – the application period for the 2025 Illinois Cup is officially open! Please review the 2025 Race Director Guide and submit your bid at the link below.

Applications will be accepted through March 17, 2025.
Submit your race here: https://forms.gle/uUrhtvJaFfqhy4XG9

For more information, please visit the Illinois Cup page.