Northbrook Cycle Committee

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NCC December Meeting Announcement Thursday December 19th

December 17, 2024  /  Race Director

The NCC holds meetings on the third Thursday of each month during the off season (November through April). Meetings are virtual and open to the public, see link below.

Agenda items for the December meeting include final nominations and voting for the 2025 Northbrook Cycle Committee board.

The current slate of candidates are:
President - Matt Moran
Vice President - Josh Ryan
Race Director - Val Brostrom
Treasurer - Chuck Martin
Secretary - Dave Schrauth
Sponsorship Director - Aram Bayzaee
Social Media Director - Katie Voght
Public Relations Director - Mike Ferren
Government Relations Director- Mark Harris

Additional nominations can be made at the meeting.
Join us if you can!

NCC Monthly Meeting - 2025 Season
Thursday December 19th
7:00 – 8:00 pm
Time zone: America/Chicago
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/xuo-wuyq-yea

Photo by Ed White

2024 NCC Awards Banquet and Silent Auction - October 27th

October 14, 2024  /  Race Director

2024 NCC Awards Banquet and Silent Auction
Sunday, October 27th

EJ's Place
10027 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60077

Cocktail hour starts at 5 pm
Dinner at 6 pm (family style)

Preregister online, open through Saturday 10/28 at 11:59 PM: $25 Adults, $10 Juniors (18 and under)
https://registration.erv.veloreg.com/

Prices increase for day of to $35 Adults, $15 Juniors

IL State Medals, including:
Mass Start and Timed Events for categories: 1/2, 3, 4, Women
Masters State Championships
Junior State Championships
IL Jerseys for juniors (combined field and girls), cat 1/2, and Women (cat 1/2/3 or winner of combined field) - First jersey provided by NCC, additional jerseys if wanted, at recipients expense ($38/jersey) *Note, if not received from manufacturer in time for banquet, these will be delivered to recipients
PLUS top-3 ROTY trophies awarded and Garner Cup Masters Awards

You don’t need to have won anything to attend. The banquet is a very low-key and fun evening with great food!

Don't forget about the Silent Auction! If you plan to bid, please remember your checkbook or cash. All proceeds will go towards the NCC Track Resurfacing Fund.

EJ's Place
Owner, EJ Lenzi, and manager, Abelino Cepeda, bring over 50 years of combined restaurant experience to Chicago's North Shore. Teamed with a mature, experienced wait staff, and serving the finest food products available, EJ's Place has become the North Shore's premiere supper club. Established since 1997 and selected one of the Chicago Magazine's Best New Restaurants, EJ's menu consists of prime aged steaks and chops, pristine seafood, and traditional Italian specialties.

2023 NCC Awards Banquet and Silent Auction at EJ's Place

October 10, 2023  /  Race Director

2023 NCC Awards Banquet and Silent Auction
Sunday, October 29th

EJ's Place
10027 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60077

Cocktail hour starts at 5 pm
Dinner at 6 pm (family style)

Preregister online, open through Saturday 10/28 at 5 pm: $25 Adults, $10 Juniors (18 and under)
https://registration.erv.veloreg.com/
Prizes increase for day of, in person registration to $35 Adults, $15 Juniors

IL State Medals, including:
Mass Start and Timed Events for categories: 1/2, 3, 4, Women
Masters State Championships
Junior State Championships
IL Jerseys (Juniors, 1/2, and Women)
PLUS top-3 ROTY trophies awarded and Garner Cup Masters Awards.

You don’t need to have won anything to attend. The banquet is a very low-key and fun evening with great food!

Don't forget about the Silent Auction! If you plan to bid, please remember your checkbook or cash. All proceeds will go towards the NCC Track Resurfacing Fund.

EJ's Place
Owner, EJ Lenzi, and manager, Abelino Cepeda, bring over 50 years of combined restaurant experience to Chicago's North Shore. Teamed with a mature, experienced wait staff, and serving the finest food products available, EJ's Place has become the North Shore's premiere supper club. Established since 1997 and selected one of the Chicago Magazine's Best New Restaurants, EJ's menu consists of prime aged steaks and chops, pristine seafood, and traditional Italian specialties.

Madison State Championships p/b The Bike Lane and Timed Event State Championships

August 23, 2023  /  Race Director

This week rounds out our State Championship month with the Madison on Thursday and Timed Events on Saturday and Sunday.

2023 ILLINOIS ELITE & JUNIOR TIMED EVENT STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Saturday August 26th and Sunday August 27th
Rain dates: September 2nd and/or September 3rd

Registration online at registration.erv.veloreg.com
Online registration closes at 9:00 AM both days
Racing starts at 9:30 AM each day (schedule subject to change)
Elite categories include all categories (cat 1 through cat 5)
Junior categories: 9-14, 15-18
**Up to 2 individual events will count for ROTY**
Held under ATRA permit

Cost:
Elite: $10 per event
Juniors: $10 per day

SCHEDULE
Saturday August 26th

Sprints*
Women Elite 200m TT
Men Elite 200m TT
Junior Women (9-18) 200 m TT
Junior Men (9-18) 200 m TT
Sprint tournaments

Team Sprints
Women Elite Team Sprint
Men Elite Team Sprint
Junior Women Team Sprint
Junior Men Team Sprint


Sunday August 27th
Individual Pursuits*
Elite Men 4K Individual Pursuit
Junior Men 15-18 3K Individual Pursuit
Elite Women 3K Individual Pursuit
Junior Women 15-18 2K Individual Pursuit
Junior Men 9-14 1K Individual Pursuit
Junior Women 9-14 1K Individual Pursuit

Time trials*
Elite Men 1K TT
Junior Men 15-18 1K TT
Elite Women 500 m TT
Junior Women 9-18 500 m TT
Junior Men 9-14 500 m TT

Team Pursuits
Elite Men 4K TP
Elite Women 4K TP
Junior Men 15-18 4K TP
Junior Women 15-18 4K TP
Junior Men 9-14 2K TP
Junior Women 9-14 2K TP

Held under ATRA permit
*Eligibility of IL state champion limited to annual USA Cycling holders with primary residence of IL, as indicated on license
Fields of at least 3 required for jersey (sprints, TT, IP only eligible for jersey)

Questions? Email northbrookcyclecommittee@gmail.com
Or check our website ervelo.com

Elite & Jrs Points Race Championships s/b Perkins Law Office & 606 Racing/Amir Syed

August 01, 2023  /  Race Director

Hello and happy racing!

A mentor once advised me that the way to really expand one’s practice in fulfilling ways is to stay in touch with one’s community. I’m pleased to be back in the track cycling community after such a long hiatus and happy to be supporting the velodrome and all of its dedicated volunteers in the process!

Perkins Law Office is comprised of me, Jeff Perkins, an attorney who is licensed in Iowa and Illinois. I focus on estate planning and administration, elder law, wills, trusts, and probate. After spending a few years in a wide range of legal fields, I was drawn to working directly with people who value the role an attorney plays in their own life as well as the lives of their loved ones. I’ve found purpose in being accessible to people who wish to plan their affairs or need to navigate all the processes involved after losing a loved one.

It isn’t an easy subject to discuss, but please know I’m happy to help if you have any questions or needs on the topic. Otherwise, I hope you enjoy the track!

Sincerely,
Jeff Perkins

Perkins Law Office
jeffperkinslaw.com
2040 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
773-945-9139

606 Racing is a team born out of shared passion and dedication to the sport of cycling, a joint connection and love of the city of Chicago, and a strong belief that a cycling team can compete at the highest level while still cultivating a community of inclusion and support.

The goal of 606 Racing is to enable our riders to be competitive at both the local and national level, inspire all Chicago cyclists to ride and race bikes, support local Chicago businesses, and to provide a platform for cyclists to learn and grow as both people and racers.

606 Racing would like to acknowledge an integral partner in their ongoing success, Amir Syed, a residential mortgage lender and entrepreneur who educates and serves the needs of new homebuyers and homeowners. Amir can be reached at:
amir@rate.com
(312) 620-4663
www.rate.com/loan-officers/amir-syed-218863

Keirin State Championships Sponsored By George Garner Cyclery Track Team

July 25, 2023  /  Race Director

This week, in addition to Keirin State Championships for adult categories, we will be holding the Junior Invitational Points Race which was rained out a few weeks ago.

For George Garner, growing up during the Great Depression in the San Fernando Valley of Southern California with his three siblings, held no hint of his future lifelong obsession with all things bicycle. However, from 1939 on he raced bikes around dirt tracks and over the Hollywood hills, losing his front teeth and breaking a few bones along the way. George served with the Marine Corps in World War II and witnessed the landing on Iwo Jima and the occupation of Nagasaki. George's love of the bicycle continued into adulthood when he opened his first bike store in 1947. In 1953, George and his friends helped build the Encino Velodrome in Encino California, nearly overturning a steamroller on themselves in the process. George's relationship with the great Schwinn Bicycle Company grew and in 1965 he moved to Northbrook, IL. Sales awards from Schwinn weren't enough. George built his family like his business, with love and dedication, profiting in the form of three sons and five grandchildren.

George never forgot his first love, the bicycle, spending hours and quite a few dollars supporting another area velodrome, this time in Northbrook, as well as winning many more accolades along the way. Before Father Time took away his ability to pedal, George spent every morning riding a Schwinn Airdyne to the tune of thousands of miles. And for those reading this who never had the chance to know George, you just might learn what really made him tick, by getting outside and riding a bike.

International Omnium State Championships sponsored by Bouledogue Tout Noir

July 18, 2023  /  Race Director

Bouledogue Tout Noir - Racing with Precision and Guts since 2007

One cold, wintry day, a handful of cyclists were discussing the challenges they faced living and training in Chicago. Instead of bemoaning the daily commute, the rides on pot-holed streets strewn with glass, and the miserable winters; they decided to band together and turn these challenges into strengths.

On the race course, the team aims to prove that one can build a competitive amateur cycling team regardless of the environment and careers of its members. The team name, Bouledogue Tout Noir, translates to “All Black Bulldog” (considered a fault in pure-bred bulldogs), and reflects both the tenacity and interests of the team’s riders. Indeed, riders have placed in and won Elite National, Masters National, and countless State Championship events, showing that high-level goals are not just limited to full-time athletes.

While Bouledogue riders always race to win, they have found that victories come more often in an environment of mutual support, friendship, and solidarity.

W/T/F Night featuring the Tremelling/Panveno/Kron Memorial Points Race

July 13, 2023  /  Race Director

This week is our annual W/T/F Night featuring the Tremelling/Panveno/Kron Memorial Points Race for our women's field, a 30 lap points race honoring local legends Amy Tremelling, Franco Panveno, and Marianne Kron. The guaranteed payout is $475, paying 20 deep! Spread the word and please join us as we feature our W/T/F racers!

(All categories/fields will have their normal 3 races)

THE TREMELLING/ PANVENO/KRON MEMORIAL POINTS RACE HAS A GUARANTEED PAYOUT OF AT LEAST $475

Amy Tremelling was a lifelong cyclist. Amy started cycling in the stock bike program in Kenosha, and she graduated to Kenosha’s Tuesday Night USCF races. She competed in all national track cycling events from 1991 to 2002. Amy competed and placed well in the 1995 Olympic Festival. Amy also competed internationally in the Netherlands International Track Cup Race, where she took the silver medal in the Points Race. In 2000, Amy rode professionally for the Trek Regional Road Team, and in 2001 and 2002, she rode for Trek Plus Women’s Road Race Team. Amy’s last women’s pro race was the Tour of Kentucky where she won the Pro/1 women’s race.

Franco Panveno was a wonderful ambassador for the sport of track racing and for those of us who race in Northbrook. His welcoming demeanor shined on every group and across every team at the track. His friendship extended to many of the racers who call the Ed Rudolph Velodrome their home track and he was loved by us all. Out of respect and love for him, #97 has been permanently retired.

Marianne Kron was a supporter of track racing at Northbrook since the early 1970s and has won numerous state, national, and world masters titles. In addition to collecting her share of trophies, Kron inspired countless Chicago-area women to get into racing. “I once gave Marianne a ‘Paving the Way’ award at a women's dinner,” Francine Haas said. “As a cyclist, she has paved the way for other women to compete. She's earned many accolades in cycling, but she also encourages younger women to get out there and compete and to follow in her footsteps,and beyond! There are no excuses with Marianne and that's the way it should be.” Still passionate about track racing, our recent racers would know Marianne as a frequent Thursday Night spectator often sitting in turn one with other local legends.

Madison Night Sponsored By Freeman Kevenides Law Firm

July 06, 2023  /  Race Director

At Freeman Kevenides Law Firm, we are a personal injury law firm that is dedicated to representing bicyclists and other vulnerable roadway users, and have been doing so since 2006. Those are the only types of cases we handle.

Bicyclists are among the most vulnerable users of our city’s and our state’s roads and streets. We know this first hand because all of the attorneys and staff at Freeman Kevenides are cyclists themselves. Chances are you have raced with or run into us at a local race or cycling event before. We are bicyclists helping bicyclists, and we represent injured bicyclists throughout the entire State of Illinois.

Many parallels exist between cases involving cyclists and those involving pedestrians. Because of their shared status as vulnerable roadway users, people from both groups are often injured. Our attorneys have represented pedestrian users as successfully as they have those traveling by bicycle.

All members of the FK Law team are cyclists who participate in the local bicycling community by donating time and finances to groups that promote cycling and improve conditions for bicyclists. They also attend group rides, sponsor racing teams, and frequently commute to work by bicycle.


Freeman Kevenides Law Firm
120 S State St Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60603
312-629-1901
www.fklawillinois.com

Week 3 Keirin Sponsored By George Garner Cyclery

June 22, 2023  /  Race Director

If you are looking for experience in the cycling industry, we just can’t be beat. George Garner has been a part of the cycling industry since 1947 when he opened his first bike shop in southern California. He quickly became one of the nation’s top bike dealers and was recognized as such by the Schwinn bicycle company. So much so that they asked him to come on as a consultant who would be responsible for shaping their dealer network.In 1964 we opened our first location in Illinois, the model store in Northbrook. We’ve been in Libertyville since 1977, and Lake Zurich since 1980.

We can put you on the right bike for your purposes. We are a full service bike shop, and carry everything you need to make the most of your cycling experience. Our salespeople are not commissioned. We will sell you only what you need and make suggestions based on your criteria not ours.

Every new bike from George Garner Cyclery is assembled by full-time, experienced, professional mechanics. George Garner Cyclery has some of the most experienced people in the industry. Some of our mechanics have over 30 years of bike knowledge.

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847-272-2100

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847-438-9600

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Week 2 International Omnium Sponsored By Evanston Bicycle Club

June 15, 2023  /  Race Director

Please review the International Omnium description on the flyer to familiarize yourself with the scoring and race procedures

This is the 1st ERV event of the WI/IL Track Cup

Thank you CMIT Solutions of Downtown Chicago for sponsoring the Junior fields for 2023!!

EVANSTON BICYCLE CLUB

The People: The Evanston Bike Club was formed with 30 members in 1971 under the sponsorship of Evanston’s Recreation Department. Today we have more than 500 members who live in Evanston (35%), Chicago (20%), Wilmette (10+%), Skokie (5+%), Glenview (5+%) and other places (20+%). Our membership is about evenly split between men and women. What hasn’t changed since 1971 is EBC’s focus on safe, recreational cycling for adults. Fun. Friendship. Fitness. And, OK, Food.

The Rides: Every day but Monday we have rides leaving from Evanston or Wilmette week in and week out. Our official “season” runs from St. Patrick’s Day through October, but the hardier among us ride year round when weather permits. From time to time on weekends, rides may start at “remote” locations in the northern suburbs or southern Wisconsin.

We offer rides in a broad range of paces and distances. Some of us cycle leisurely to an interesting site or restaurant; some of us cycle to achieve speed or endurance goals; some of us do both. The vast majority of our cycling miles are ridden on roads, though some of our rides may include bike paths or trails. We generally follow a “no drop” policy except on the very fastest of our rides.

There are also opportunities for multi-day destination rides with EBC. In recent years, we’ve offered summer rides in Wisconsin, Indiana and Michigan and winter rides in Arizona, California, Texas and Florida.

Sharing and Caring: The Evanston Bicycle Club has been the organizer of the North Shore Century ride since 1984. It is our pride and joy. It is entirely produced by 100+ club member volunteers. We welcome about 2,000 riders each year and are delighted to see their joy in the journey cycling through the northern suburbs and up to Kenosha.

On the third Tuesday of every month, we meet at the Evanston Ecology Center to catch up on each other’s recent adventures, have some snacks and hear a cycling-related program. We also publish a newsletter monthly.

To find out more about the Evanston Bicycle Club, please visit their website: www.evanstonbikeclub.org

Huge thanks to our 2023 sponsors!