BIG. CRIT. ENERGY.
10 RACES IN 10 DAYS WITH TIGHT CORNERS + INSANE SPEED + A PARTY ATMOSPHERE = BIG. CRIT. ENERGY.
After 11 years of racing under our former name…we changed our name. But that’s really all that changed. We’re keeping the awesome courses you’ve come to love, the tight corners, adrenaline-filled race atmosphere, and epic block parties. Click below to listen live.
WHY CHICAGO GRIT?
We wanted a new name that reflects the spirit of our riders who are badass and full-send, as well as the communities in which we are fortunate to race. We knew Chicago had to be in the name, and we liked the word Grit – because that’s what you need to race 10 days of full-send criteriums on technical courses.
2024RACE UPDATES
New name, new look, but same great race you’ve loved for 12 years!
This year we’ll have 10 races in 10 days, with an all new course in Fulton Market!
2024 Flyer is available below – click the button to view.
SOME HIGHLIGHTS FROM EACH COMMUNITY WE’LL BE RACING IN 2024.
WEST DUNDEE
DAY 1
GLEN ELLYN
DAY 2
WINFIELD
DAY 3
MUNDELEIN
DAY 4
LOMBARD
DAY 5
BROOKFIELD
DAY 6
NORTHBROOK
DAY 7
ELGIN
DAY 8
LAKE BLUFF
DAY 9
CHICAGO (FULTON)
DAY 10
IS SPECTATING
FUN?
(AND OTHER BURNING QUESTIONS)
Click below and we’ll answer it.
IS SPECTATING
FUN?
IS SPECTATING FUN?
(AND OTHER BURNING QUESTIONS)
Click below and we’ll answer it.
OUR SOCIAL MEDIA
(We’re best on Instagram)
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
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 🔥
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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