Getting started

Welcome to Chicago Bike Racing.

The thought here is to create a resource for prospective and beginning bike racers in the Chicago area, modeled somewhat after Minnesota's Start Bike Racing. Making the leap from rider to racer can be daunting, and it's easy for a beginner to be intimidated by established racers. I want to help people find as much enjoyment and support from this sport as I have.

Eventually I want to have a complete directory of local teams, rides and races, plus a simple guidebook for new racers. That's no small task, and at the moment I happen to be busy with racing and training, so emphasis should be put on "eventually."

To keep things fresh, I'll maintain a blog with news about Chicago road races. Although I'm affiliated with XXX Racing-AthletiCo, I'll try to remain impartial as I report on races around the area.

I'm limiting the site to mass-start, sanctioned road racing, because that's what I know best. No track. No mountain biking. No alleycats. But maybe cyclocross if I need something to get me through winter.

This will be fun!

Luke Seemann
The Editor

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