JULY 26: LAKE BLUFF

The 13th annual Northwestern Medicine Lake Bluff Criterium returns again with big crowds and tons of fun!
Northwestern Medicine is proud to serve as the principal sponsor and title healthcare sponsor for the Lake Bluff Criterium. The local organizing committee is thrilled to bring this premiere event to the community for another year and invite the entire town to join us for family fun and world-class cycling. The Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital team will provide first aid to cyclists as needed. Bicycling is a fun sport that suits all ages and we hope this event inspires community residents to be active and live a healthy lifestyle.

Lake Forest Bank Family Fun Ride
Join us for the Lake Forest Bank Family Fun Ride in Lake Bluff during Chicago Grit!
This is your chance to ride the same course as the pros — no pressure, all smiles. Bring the kids, grab your bike, and roll through the heart of Lake Bluff before the big races begin.
- Parent/guardian must sign waiver online for himself/herself and each kid under 18
- Signup also available at Fire Station on July 26th
- All riders must wear a helmet
- Staging at 6:00PM on Oak St. next to Community chatChurch
- Family Fun Ride starts at 6:15PM – have fun!
CHICAGO GRIT EVENTS SCHEDULES : LAKE BLUFF
Category | Race Time | Duration |
Men Novice | 11:10am – 11:40am | 30 min |
Women Cat 4/N (Jr 15-18) | 11:50am – 12:20pm | 30 min |
Men Cat 4 | 12:30pm – 1:00pm | 30 min |
Men Cat 3 | 1:10pm – 1:50pm | 40 min |
Women Cat 2/3 | 2:00pm – 2:40pm | 40 min |
Men Cat 2 | 2:50pm – 3:50pm | 60 min |
Masters 40+ (Cat 1-4) | 4:00pm – 4:50pm | 50 min |
Women Pro/1/2 | 5:00pm – 6:15pm | 75 min |
Lake Forest Bank FAMILY FUN RIDE | 6:15pm – 6:45pm | 30 min |
Men Pro 1/2 | 6:45pm – 8:00pm | 75 min |

Information
Parking is located in the METRA parking lot and the Forest Bluff School parking lot, west of the railroad tracks.
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