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INTELLIGENTSIA CUP SERIES:
ANNUAL 10-DAY SERIES OF BIKE RACES IN CHICAGOLAND
JULY 21-30, 2023
• Pro and amateur men’s and women’s cycling races featuring elite athletes from the region and all over the world.
• Criterium-style (crit) races with short, closed courses that are easy to watch for spectators and more accessible for the media.
• Race speeds in excess of 30 mph with “prime laps” in which racers sprint across the finish line for cash payouts and merchandise.
• All-day racing is partnered with family-friendly fun: kids’ activities, entertainment, Lifestyle Expo, food vendors, and merchant sales in a festival atmosphere.
• Professional on-stage announcers provide play-by-play coverage, cycling knowledge 101, interactive spectator contests, community highlights, and sponsor messaging to engage spectators and athletes.
2022 By The Numbers
• 5,412 entries in 2022
- 17% average increase per year since 2014
- Riders from 43 states and 17 countries
- 33% of riders from Illinois
- Average age across all categories: 33
- Female participation increasing, with more than 30% of riders being women
• Racers spend an average of $2,016 on events including local lodging and food
2023 Locations
West Dundee, Glen Ellyn, Winfield, Mundelein, Lombard, Brookfield, North Brook, Elgin, Lake Bluff, and Chicago
