This Thursday is a night the sprinters will love, featuring short races and the headline race, Keirin.
Our sponsor this week is CMIT Solutions helps organizations in Chicago and nationally grow through secure and better use of technology. CMIT stands for Complete Managed Information Technology. We manage your IT so you don’t have to. We understand how systems work and we take the time to get to know your way of doing things. We’re “change experts” too, so we can help your business implement new ways of doing things that will enhance efficiency and reduce your overhead costs. We’ve integrated the most up-to-date IT solutions for thousands of Chicago businesses and we can do the same for you.
Get in touch with CMIT Solutions:
cmitsolutions.com/chicago-downtown
(312) 584-4672
Week 2 features our 5 and 10 Mile Record Attempts, as well as 1 Mile and 2 Mile races for the Juniors.
CURRENT RECORDS
Women - 5 Mile Scratch
Francine Haas 11:12.01 (2014)
Men (4/5) - 5 Mile Scratch
Nicholas Goossen 10:31.76 (2014)
Men (P/1/2/3) - 10 Mile Scratch
Jake Buescher 19:01.40 (2018)
This week’s racing is sponsored by Evanston Bicycle Club
To find out more about the Evanston Bicycle Club, please visit their website: www.evanstonbikeclub.org
We’re really excited to ring in the 2022 season with a beautiful 80 degree night and great racing sponsored by PSIMET and Enzo’s Buttonhole Chamois Cream!
The Northbrook Cycle Committee is able to consistently provide high quality local racing thanks largely to our amazing sponsors. Our sponsors are also part of our community, and are not only business owners but also racers, fans, and volunteers! Please continue to support our track community by supporting our sponsors!
Register for Opening Night Racing HERE. See you Thursday!
This year we are excited to announce our whole new registration system which is tied directly to our results platform, all developed by Josh Ryan (THANK YOU JOSH!).
All racing registration this year will be at:
registration.erv.veloreg.com
Results will be at:
erv.veloreg.com
THERE WILL BE NO ON SITE REGISTRATION ON THURSDAY NIGHTS!
Registration is open until 6:45 pm, when racing starts.
You will need to fill out a USAC and ATRA waiver in person still (or you can click on our waivers section above and download, print, and fill out your waiver before arriving).
PLEASE RENEW YOUR LICENSES NOW IF YOU HAVE NOT. It may take some time for the USAC database to update and if you are not renewed, you will not be able to register!
Your first time registering, you will need to create an account or log in with your Google account. You will get a verification code via email which you will need to apply to proceed.
You will see an option to select among the current events we are accepting registration for. As of today, 5/10, that will be:
Tuesday Night Training
Opening Night Racing
Once you select an option, you will need to search for yourself. The first time searching, search either by your USAC number or name. (Once you have registered for one night of racing, you will be able to search via your racing number).
Once you select yourself, you will see a screen which gives you your default number only if you raced with us in 2019 or 2021. You can leave that or hit the "change" button next to it to select from available numbers. If you do not have a number for 2019 or 2021, you will be given the option to get a season number or temp. Temporary numbers are valid for one night only. If you are racing with us all season, you need a season number.
If you are eligible for multiple fields (particularly true for women) you will need to select the fields you want. Selected fields will be highlighted in green. The first option will be selected for you, which may not be the field you want to race in. Please change the field/s to what you want to race in. Again, this will mostly be for our women who are eligible to race in the men's/open field. Masters 40+ racers and Juniors will also see multiple field options.
Then checkout and you should be good. If any errors come up a good way to confirm you are registered is to check your email for a Paypal receipt and/or go to erv.veloreg.com and look at the start list.
We are all super excited to get the season underway and want to let you know about all the great events happening during the week of May 9th!
Monday May 9th
Racing Number Pick-Up & Opening Night Pre-Reg
Outside the chalet
6-8 pm
Help us ease the stress of Opening Night, come pay for your number, sign all your season waivers, and register for Opening Night all at once!
You will still need to check in on Opening Night so we know you have arrived
More details on our calendar here
Monday Night Structured Training and Rider Development Clinic
This is a great place to get started if you are new to track cycling or an experienced racer looking to get a good workout in. Kevin will start the session with an introduction trackside for all participants then lead a group warm-up followed by a training session consisting of structured drills and simulated racing. It's a great workout for riders of all abilities!
Registration 6:30-7:00 pm
Clinic starts at 7 and runs until about 9 pm
$10, registration currently in person, will move online
No USAC license needed
Tuesday May 10th
Tuesday Night Open Training
Tuesday nights are open training nights and perfect for riders who have their own training plans or want to learn from more experienced riders who are on hand every week and can offer training tips and workout advice.
$10
Registration will be online, link to follow
6-9:30 pm (riders are free to come and go as they please).
Thursday May 12th
USAC Thursday Night Racing
Opening Night sponsored by Psimet
Saturday May 14th
Fundamental Track Cycling Clinic
This year's Fundamental Track Cycling Clinic will be held on Saturday May 14th. Led by Category 2 rider and Masters Track Nationals medalist Kevin Perez, this clinic will provide track cycling etiquette and safety, racing skills, and elite training exercises. For those Category 5 riders looking to upgrade to Category 4, this clinic will also offset 75% of required training and racing needed for an upgrade. Stay tuned for our FB page.
Cost: $25 - Online, link to follow
Clinic: 9 am-1 pm
No USAC license required.
Rain date is 5/15, ATRA insured event
We have bikes for loan if you do not yet own your own track bike. You must provide your own pedals and helmet.
