IN THE CENTER OF IT ALL

Lombard and the LCC are at the center of it all – and that’s not just our bias. Lombard is centrally located amongst the Intelligentsia Cup venues, making our destination one of the most convenient locations to stay and play. Lombard and the LCC are an easy choice for participants and spectators. Locals even love it – Metra is right nearby.

This is something DSC takes seriously. Planning the Lombard Cycling Classic is all about the experience, from the moment racers engage with registration to the moment a champion takes their place on the winner’s stand. But it’s not all about serious competition. Spectators are also at the heart of the day. Without the families, fans, and residents to cheer on riders, the day wouldn’t be the same. They are our guests, and we want them to walk away feeling like part of the action.

Let’s take being in the “center of it all” to another level, as this is where our destination and event shines. The LCC offers some of the best viewing options when it comes to seeing the cycling competition and making a fun day of it. With racing taking place in Downtown Lombard on St. Charles Road, restaurants, bars, boutiques, and other specialty stores aren’t only the backdrop to the event, they are within the actual course itself. Visitors can claim a spot near the expo, a seat at a rooftop bar, or a table at one of the multiple outdoor restaurant seating locations. This means people stay longer and experience everything our event has to offer.

Within the Intelligentsia Cup series, the DuPage Triple Crown is its own omnium — known in the cycling world as a multi-day event — created and promoted by the DuPage Sports Commission. The Triple Crown includes the racers from the three DuPage Intelligentsia stops: Glen Ellyn, Winfield, and Lombard. Overall omnium winners are crowned during the Lombard Cycling Classic. The Triple Crown offers another layer of awareness and exposure for the LCC and ultimately our sponsors.

A STRONG TECHNICAL COURSE IS HOW IT HAS BEEN DESCRIBED TO US BY THE EXPERTS. THE LCC IS KNOWN FOR ITS UNIQUE AND CHALLENGING COURSE WHICH IS APPRECIATED BY THE RIDERS. IT HAS BEEN LIKENED TO A BELGIUMSTYLE CRIT COURSE — A COMPARISON WE ARE HAPPY TO ACCEPT!

• Nearly 500 racers

• Racers from 41 states and 14 foreign countries

• 11 competitive races in one day: from amateur to professional level

• 200+ family fun ride participants

• 100+ volunteers

• 0.8-mile downtown course

In addition to riders from the U.S., the Lombard Cycling Classic welcomed riders from: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Barbados, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Norway, and New Zealand

• Estimated 2,000 spectators

• Expo area featuring up to 14 vendors

• Giveaways and interactive activities for all spectators

Intelligentsia Cup is a community event with a bike race. Our goal is to engage with each of our host communities and showcase how exciting, inspiring, and awesome bike racing can be. These stages are all incredible parties with plenty of stuff to do for the whole family.

• Partner collaborations, last year featuring a raffle for a limited 2022 New Belgium Brewing-branded bike

• Raffle proceeds benefited Special Olympics Illinois — located in Lombard — which serves more than 21,000 athletes each year with training and athletic competition, along with health education, leadership, and personal development. Their work ensures people with and without disabilities benefit from the joy and transformative nature of sport.