BIG. CRIT. ENERGY.
10 RACES IN 10 DAYS WITH TIGHT CORNERS + INSANE SPEED + A PARTY ATMOSPHERE = BIG. CRIT. ENERGY.
Elephant in the room…we changed our name. But that’s really all that changed. We’re keeping the awesome courses you’ve come to love, the tight corners, adrenaline-filled race atmosphere, and epic block parties.
WHY CHICAGO GRIT?
After 10 years of racing under former name – Intelligentsia Cup – we wanted a new name that reflects the spirit of our riders who are badass and full-send, as well as the communities in which we are fortunate to race. We knew Chicago had to be in the name, and we liked the word Grit – because that’s what you need to race 10 days of full-send criteriums on technical courses.
2024RACE UPDATES
New name, new look, but same great race you’ve loved for 12 years!
This year we’ll have 10 races in 10 days, with a potential new course. Venues will remain the same as 2023.
2024 Flyer will be available soon – you may click below to read the 2023 flyer for reference.
WHY RACE CHICAGO GRIT?
If you’re even reading this it’s because you like bikes, and you like to race. Criteriums (crits) are raced on short courses, typically less than a mile. While most local crits are raced in parking lots or obscure corners of the city no one knew existed, Chicago Grit crits are raced in the middle of town in the best communities in Chicagoland! Our communities are spectacular and work hard every year to host epic events.
A TRUE TEST OF GRIT AND DETERMINATION…
Chicago Grit brings together the strongest riders – nationally and internationally – for 10 days of grueling competition. Earning a jersey is truly a remarkable feat, and taking the omnium win is legendary.
SOME HIGHLIGHTS FROM EACH COMMUNITY WE’LL BE RACING IN 2024.
WEST DUNDEE
DAY 1
GLEN ELLYN
DAY 2
WINFIELD
DAY 3
MUNDELEIN
DAY 4
LOMBARD
DAY 5
BROOKFIELD
DAY 6
NORTHBROOK
DAY 7
ELGIN
DAY 8
LAKE BLUFF
DAY 9
CHICAGO (FULTON)
DAY 10
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