International Omnium State Championships sponsored by Bouledogue Tout Noir

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.