RIDER INFO
HOUSING
There are 3 options for housing affiliated with Chicago Grit:
Official Host Hotels
Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Lombard
Fairfield Inn & Suites is centrally located and is offering a special group rate for Chicago Grit riders of $95/night plus tax if you book by 7/10/24.
645 West North Ave. Lombard, IL 60148
Quality Inn Elgin I-90
Quality Inn is offering a special group rate of $96/night plus tax if you book by 7/10/24.
500 Tollgate Road Elgin, IL 60123
Sonesta Select West Dundee Chicago Elgin
Sonesta is offering a special group rate of $89/night plus tax if you book by 7/10/24.
2175 Marriott Dr. West Dundee, IL 60118
- Benedictine University – Lisle, IL. Single occupancy ($50 per night – $20 one time cleaning fee) or 4 bedroom 2 bath apartments – per person ($70 per night-$40 one time cleaning fee), minimum three night stay, linen and toiletries not provided. If interested, please email Marco Masini at MMasini@ben.edu
Another bonus: if you’re under 25 and therefore not able to rent a car, this could also be a great way to make Grit possible.
If you’re a rider looking for a team click “Find a Team” to get started and if you’re on a team looking for an extra guest rider, click “Find a Rider.”
RIDER INFORMATION
Everything you need to know about Chicago Grit 2024 can be found in the Tech Guide and the Event Flyer. When they are available, the links will appear below.
All foreign riders at the 2024 Chicago Grit will need an International race license that is in good standing with their home Federation and a Foreign Permission Letter from their home Federation that permits the rider to race in the US during the dates July 19-28, 2024. In lieu of a Foreign Permission letter, riders may submit a personally signed letter stating that they have no insurance from their National Federation, and they accept all responsibilities for any medical expenses they may incur while racing at Chicago Grit.
If you need an invitation letter to the 2024 Chicago Grit series, please contact info@chicago-grit.com
NEVER RACED CHICAGO GRIT?
That’s awesome - we’re excited to have you! Whether you’re racing 1 day or all 10, we know your experience will be absolutely epic.
NorCal Cycling has created an incredible playlist which will give you a better understanding of the courses and what to expect (tips, tricks, etc.).
