Thursday Roundup

A brief review of events coming up this weekend and in the near future. A full list was posted HERE.

TONIGHT! The Roger DeLanghe Trophy Race at the Northbrook Velodrome, just north of Chicago. From their website: " ... this 50 lap scratch race contest pays the top 25 riders and offers the largest total purse of the season. If a rider can finish the race, they usually end up in the money. This night of racing features the most prime laden race of the season. Crowd favorites are the 4-place “mid-way sprint prime” at 25 laps and the 2-place “gamblers” prime at 2 laps to go.Each year the winner’s name is engraved onto one of the most impressive trophies in cycling. ... "

There is a short video clip on that page from about 10 years ago, but you have to download it and the quality isn't that great. Here's a clip from a different night of racing, just to give you a look at the track. So, who's going???


How We Do: Thursday Night Track Racing from Naz Hamid on Vimeo.

The BIG EVENT for this weekend is in the Chicago area: The Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove. All categories. FLYER WEB PAGE. Plus you get to watch the Pro's battle for the top step on the podium worth $15,000 this year. Even as a spectator, this is worth heading over for.

This Saturday in Indiana, as posted by the Bloomington Velo-News:

"Downtown Warsaw Crit! Sign up TODAY!
From Tom Cox: Racing of Riley p/b Alderfer Bergen would like to invite you to the Downtown Warsaw Classic this Saturday August 6th. The course is a short 4 corner crit that is wide open and fast. The payouts are guaranteed and most races have $500 payout. The races are later in the day so you don't have to get up super early to make it to the venue.
Plus if you are planning to do the Indiana state road race on Sunday you can stay in the area to get some extra sleep. Here is the link to the registration (ends Thursday Aug 4th at 11:59pm). Here is a link to the flyer."

Cyclocross:

Chicagoland CX starts the season with their Jackson Park Relay race. Reg opens on BikeReg.com today!

Pretty crazy racing as always from the Windy City!


2010 Jackson Park Relay Cross from Michael Young on Vimeo.