BIG. CRIT. ENERGY.
10 RACES IN 10 DAYS WITH TIGHT CORNERS + INSANE SPEED + A PARTY ATMOSPHERE = BIG. CRIT. ENERGY.
In case you missed it – 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.
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.
2025RACE UPDATES
In 2025 we’ll be celebrating 14 years of racing in and around Chicagoland!
This year we’ll have 10 races in 10 days, returning to our new Fulton Market course (riding under the “L”).
2025 Flyer is available below – click the button to view.
SOME HIGHLIGHTS FROM EACH COMMUNITY WE’LL BE RACING IN 2025.
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)
10 Races. 10 Days. Let’s get gritty. Registration is open! We miss you 😘#biggritenergy #getgritty #chicagogrit #bigcritenergy #fullsend
10 Races. 10 Days. Let’s get gritty. Registration is open! We miss you 😘#biggritenergy #getgritty #chicagogrit #bigcritenergy #fullsend
@bradsohner was busy so we hired his Temu knockoff 😂. 10 Races. 10 Days. If you’re not racing this year, are you even living?
No. No, you’re not.
You’re not only missing the races- but the epic adventures and epicer (more epic?) drama that make Crit racing… well, Crit racing.
What other race series gives you this kind of diversity? One day you’re racing through the suburbs of Lake Bluff, and the next you’re roping under the freaking L Train in the gritty streets of Fulton Market.
Register now by clicking the 🔗 in our bio… or live to regret it. #noregerts😂 #noregrets #critracing #critlife #getgritty #biggritenergy #chicagogrit #spandexseason
@bradsohner was busy so we hired his Temu knockoff 😂. 10 Races. 10 Days. If you’re not racing this year, are you even living?
No. No, you’re not.
You’re not only missing the races- but the epic adventures and epicer (more epic?) drama that make Crit racing… well, Crit racing.
What other race series gives you this kind of diversity? One day you’re racing through the suburbs of Lake Bluff, and the next you’re roping under the freaking L Train in the gritty streets of Fulton Market.
Register now by clicking the 🔗 in our bio… or live to regret it. #noregerts😂 #noregrets #critracing #critlife #getgritty #biggritenergy #chicagogrit #spandexseason
Lycra never looked so damn fierce 🙌🏽
Reg is now OPEN- link in bio to get the party started. Can’t wait to see all you beautiful people this summer 🤩
#letsgetgritty #biggritenergy #chicagogrit #biggritenergy #guyinwhite #stevie
Lycra never looked so damn fierce 🙌🏽
Reg is now OPEN- link in bio to get the party started. Can’t wait to see all you beautiful people this summer 🤩
#letsgetgritty #biggritenergy #chicagogrit #biggritenergy #guyinwhite #stevie
We are working on a dramatic, heart-pounding teaser video voiced by the one and only @bradsohner
…but we’re also buried in W-2s, 1099s, and the crushing reality that "bike stuff" is not tax-deductible. 💸😭
So yeah, it’s coming soon. Probably. Maybe. After we finish crying into our spreadsheets.
Regardless - Chicago Grit Reg opens April 15 (tax day for those of us living and racing in the US).
#chicagogrit #taxday #grittierthanyou #bradisback #getgritty #biggritenergy
We are working on a dramatic, heart-pounding teaser video voiced by the one and only @bradsohner
…but we’re also buried in W-2s, 1099s, and the crushing reality that "bike stuff" is not tax-deductible. 💸😭
So yeah, it’s coming soon. Probably. Maybe. After we finish crying into our spreadsheets.
Regardless - Chicago Grit Reg opens April 15 (tax day for those of us living and racing in the US).
#chicagogrit #taxday #grittierthanyou #bradisback #getgritty #biggritenergy
Our official leader jersey sponsor, @vergesport is offering an exclusive 25% discount on your first custom team kit order when you switch your team gear to Verge! 🚴♂️🔥
Why Verge?
✔️ No minimums – Order only what you need!
✔️ Always-open team stores – No deadlines, ever.
✔️ Super-fast delivery – Just 3-4 weeks!
If you wore the Verge Chicago Grit leader jersey this year, you already know their gear is next-level! Ready to upgrade your team kit? Email Charlie Issendorf at 📧 c.issendorf@vergesport.com.
Don`t miss out... this offer will not last forever 😉😜.
Our official leader jersey sponsor, @vergesport is offering an exclusive 25% discount on your first custom team kit order when you switch your team gear to Verge! 🚴♂️🔥
Why Verge?
✔️ No minimums – Order only what you need!
✔️ Always-open team stores – No deadlines, ever.
✔️ Super-fast delivery – Just 3-4 weeks!
If you wore the Verge Chicago Grit leader jersey this year, you already know their gear is next-level! Ready to upgrade your team kit? Email Charlie Issendorf at 📧 c.issendorf@vergesport.com.
Don`t miss out... this offer will not last forever 😉😜.
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.
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