BIG. CRIT. ENERGY.
10 RACES IN 10 DAYS WITH TIGHT CORNERS + INSANE SPEED + A PARTY ATMOSPHERE = BIG. CRIT. ENERGY.
For 14 years, Chicago Grit has brought high-speed criterium racing to neighborhoods across Chicagoland. Each course and town is unique, and our races are spectator-friendly with local vendors, music, block parties, and festivals.
Chicago Grit is proudly presented by SRAM for the 2025 and 2026 seasons.
SCHEDULE
Click the button below to see where we’ll be racing in 2026.
2026RACE UPDATES
In 2026 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”).
2026 flyer is now available! Click the button below to view.
SOME HIGHLIGHTS FROM EACH COMMUNITY WE’LL BE RACING IN 2026.
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?
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OUR SOCIAL MEDIA
(We’re best on Instagram)
We’re just over a month away from Chicago Grit and registration increases June 15! If you plan on racing, don’t miss out on snagging your spot (and a slight discount😜)
Our riders have spoken! 104 people responded to our survey (thank you) and while at times it seemed like a tight race, there was 1 clear winner.
Thank you for voting and thank you to @borahteamwear for creating such an epic design🙌🏽
It’s the freaking Cat 5 World’s. The most prestigious race in the history of completely prestigious races, and it’s happening @ Fulton Market. Both men and women will have a chance to claim the titles this year.
There will be missed shifts, sketchy cornering, and heart rates north of 190.
Have you ever wanted to see a grown man get beat to the line by a 13 year old?
Or watch someone sprint and post up with one to go?
July 26. Be there or hear about it for the next ten years from whoever wins.
🚲 Happy World Bicycle Day.
A day dedicated to the machine responsible for:
🤑Empty bank accounts
👙Questionable tan lines
😎Explaining to your family why you need another wheelset
🤭Spending $400 to save 37 grams
In honor of World Bicycle Day, we`d like to remind everyone that there are only 54 days left to register for Chicago Grit.
That`s 54 days to:
⚡ Panic train
⚡ Buy speed instead of fitness
⚡ Tell yourself this is finally your year
⚡ Sign up for Cat 5 Worlds and become part of cycling history
The bike doesn`t care about your excuses. The bike only asks one question: "You riding or what?"
See you in July.
The amazing team at @borahteamwear designed not one, not two, but THREE Grit worthy designs for 2026😍. We need your help selecting our official jersey (we genuinely ❤️ them all).
🔗 in bio, or use the poll to choose.
We heard you 👀
We received a lot of responses from riders who are planning on racing all 10 days, but were impacted by the shift in our new miniseries.
We’ve created a new 10-pack special for the following categories:
W3/4
M3
M2
Masters A 40+ Cat 1/2/3
Masters B 40+ 4/N
But wait. There’s more! This ten-pack special (and early bird rate) will remain in effect until 12:01 AM on May 25th!
Last few days to save on reg for Chicago Grit!
Prices go up 5/15 so if you`re planning on racing (and like to save money) click the link in bio 😀
It’s high key giving 🙌🏽
But seriously… reg link in bio
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
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