JULY 23: BROOKFIELD
The Cycle Brookfield Criterium is back in 2025!
A few quick highlights:
- New Course for 2025! Fast route with only 3 turns. The race to Turn 1 will be smooth and fast but hold on for a sharp left. Two more turns to go with a finish in front of the famous Irish Times. The Expo Center will be conveniently located off Start/Finish with views of the race both sides. Food trucks and vendors will welcome spectators all day.
- Parking is available north of the course along Brookfield Ave which is a short walk to some of our finest merchants like Fill My Jar candy, Sage and Stone Apothacary, The Little Owl, Paisans Pizza, and more!
- At 6:15pm, Gears2You will be sponsoring a family fun ride before the men’s pro race. Come out with the family and ride the same course as the pros. Register here.
- Dedicated racer parking can be located conveniently around the course.
- Spectators are encouraged to walk, ride their bike or take the Metra which is conveniently located steps off race course
All information about Cycle Brookfield Criterium can be found here.
CHICAGO GRIT EVENTS SCHEDULES : BROOKFIELD
| Category | Race Time | Duration |
| Men Novice | 11:00am – 11:30am | 30 min |
| Women Cat 4/N (Jr 15-18) | 11:40am – 12:10pm | 30 min |
| Men Cat 4 | 12:20pm – 12:50pm | 30 min |
| Traffic Interlude | 12:50pm – 1:00pm | 10 min |
| Men Cat 3 | 1:05pm – 1:45pm | 40 min |
| Women Cat 2/3 | 1:55pm – 2:35pm | 40 min |
| Men Cat 2 | 2:45pm – 3:45pm | 60 min |
| Masters 40+ (Cat 1-4) | 3:55pm – 4:45pm | 50 min |
| Traffic Interlude | 4:45pm – 4:55pm | 10 min |
| Women Pro/1/2 | 5:00pm – 6:15pm | 75 min |
| FAMILY FUN RIDE | 6:15pm – 6:45pm | 30 min |
| Men Pro 1/2 | 6:45pm – 8:00pm | 75 min |
Cycle Brookfield Criterium sponsor Cycle Brookfield is dedicated to making Brookfield more bike-able!
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and School
This is a neighborhood course. Please respect posted resident-only parking signs.
SPONSOR
Cycle Brookfield wants to make it safer, easier, and more fun to bike in and around Brookfield. We do that through education, advocacy and community building. We support:
- More and safer bike lanes and bike routes in Brookfield
- More and better cycling connections to neighboring suburbs and Chicago
- More secure bike parking
- Fun cycling events for riders of all ages and skill levels
- An active and inclusive community of cyclists
