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SOME HIGHLIGHTS FROM EACH COMMUNITY WE’LL BE RACING IN 2024.

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Day 1 begins with the toughest course, aka: Leg Breaker Hill. This course is perfect for the breakaway specialist/puncheur.

WEST DUNDEE

DAY 1

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One of the most scenic courses of the series, this is a favorite amongst our racers, year after year.

GLEN ELLYN

DAY 2

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FAST. The pros routinely average over 30 mph!

WINFIELD

DAY 3

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Chalk art adorns the run into the finish line on this technical course, which includes a crazy 360 roundabout.

MUNDELEIN

DAY 4

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The final day of the Triple Crown! Winners of the Triple Crown earn the coveted Triple Crown jersey and get their photo taken in the Lombard throne!

LOMBARD

DAY 5

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New in 2023, Brookfield quickly became a rider favorite! Near 180 degree turns and a long straightaway to the finish = surge-filled races and epic breakaways.

BROOKFIELD

DAY 6

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Home to the second oldest velodrome in the country, Northbrook is a haven for cyclists! This course is technical, with a gorgeous park in the center to rest and relax between races.

NORTHBROOK

DAY 7

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Easily one of the most exciting (if not the most exciting) courses of the series. If you know you know…

ELGIN

DAY 8

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The OG of Chicago Grit! That means the biggest crowds gather to cheer on and celebrate with riders! Lake Bluff is a party with a bike race!

LAKE BLUFF

DAY 9

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The crowds are wild, the beer garden keeps the good times flowing, and there’s nothing like capping off a week of racing in the city!

CHICAGO (FULTON)

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Mark your calendars for #chicagogrit2025 - July 18-27, 2025🎉. 
ICYMI We sent an email with a survey because we want to hear from you! Link to survey in our bio 🤩. 
Video credit to the amazing @shortcycles

Mark your calendars for #chicagogrit2025 - July 18-27, 2025🎉.
ICYMI We sent an email with a survey because we want to hear from you! Link to survey in our bio 🤩.
Video credit to the amazing @shortcycles
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I know we’re all sad that we have another year before we get to watch Stevie @ye_ghost_seeer take on the Gritty… hopefully as a Cat 4, or maybe even a 3? Gotta believe the $130 bike held him back, so we asked Dad, aka: the Great Frankie Andreu when he’ll be willing to upgrade Stevie’s bike 🙌🏽. Come on Stevie don’t disappoint- your fans need more 🤩. Also bonus content- watch to the end to find out what happened to Frankie’s 1999 Tour de France bike😳.

I know we’re all sad that we have another year before we get to watch Stevie @ye_ghost_seeer take on the Gritty… hopefully as a Cat 4, or maybe even a 3? Gotta believe the $130 bike held him back, so we asked Dad, aka: the Great Frankie Andreu when he’ll be willing to upgrade Stevie’s bike 🙌🏽. Come on Stevie don’t disappoint- your fans need more 🤩. Also bonus content- watch to the end to find out what happened to Frankie’s 1999 Tour de France bike😳. ...

Alright…. Stevie update: @ye_ghost_seeer held on for a few laps. But like most Cat 5 World Championships, we had multiple sandbaggers who got so pumped by the insanity of the crowd and party atmosphere that they launched from the jump, nearly lapping the field. This caused chaos in a field destined for chaos which left hungover Stevie clinging for dear life on the back of the chase. The inevitable happened with just a few laps to go… Stevie was pulled. Not the outcome we were hoping for as we foolishly believed his athletic stock would come in clutch in spite of lack of training, desire, and a raging hangover (thanks to Frankie Jr.). We speak for everyone when we say Stevie has to be back in 2025🙌🏽. We have a lot of extra content and never closed the loop on a few stories like #guyinwhite so we’ve made a highlight called “unhinged” we’ll be revisiting over the next 364 days. You’re welcome.

Alright…. Stevie update: @ye_ghost_seeer held on for a few laps. But like most Cat 5 World Championships, we had multiple sandbaggers who got so pumped by the insanity of the crowd and party atmosphere that they launched from the jump, nearly lapping the field. This caused chaos in a field destined for chaos which left hungover Stevie clinging for dear life on the back of the chase. The inevitable happened with just a few laps to go… Stevie was pulled. Not the outcome we were hoping for as we foolishly believed his athletic stock would come in clutch in spite of lack of training, desire, and a raging hangover (thanks to Frankie Jr.). We speak for everyone when we say Stevie has to be back in 2025🙌🏽. We have a lot of extra content and never closed the loop on a few stories like #guyinwhite so we’ve made a highlight called “unhinged” we’ll be revisiting over the next 364 days. You’re welcome. ...

Ben Oliver of Above and Beyond Cancer takes it from the break here in Fulton Market Grand Prix 🔥

Ben Oliver of Above and Beyond Cancer takes it from the break here in Fulton Market Grand Prix 🔥 ...

@beno_oliver edges out @twcycling from the break for a 🥇 in Fulton Market 💪🏼💪🏼🤯 nicely done @abccycling

@beno_oliver edges out @twcycling from the break for a 🥇 in Fulton Market 💪🏼💪🏼🤯 nicely done @abccycling ...

Corner 3 - Fulton Market 🔥

Corner 3 - Fulton Market 🔥 ...

Kendall Ryan of Legion LA with the top step from the field sprint after a long hard battle on wet roads.

Kendall Ryan of Legion LA with the top step from the field sprint after a long hard battle on wet roads. ...

Michael Lanyon with the top step for the Master’s 40+. 3 riders lapped and caught the field ending in a field sprint for the 3.

Michael Lanyon with the top step for the Master’s 40+. 3 riders lapped and caught the field ending in a field sprint for the 3. ...

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