Wednesday notebook: July 20
Jul 20, 2011
- » This weekend is the Great Egyptian Omnium, a chance to do a stage race downstate. Registration closes tonight.
» Registration is open for the July 30 Grayslake Cycling Classic.
» The Tour of Elk Grove, a prestigious UCI event this year, needs volunteers and host housing. Contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to help. Also note that this is a rare local NRC-level stage race for women, and it’s open to Cat 1’s and 2’s. In addition, there is once again significant prize money available to all amateur categories.
» There was an effort to quickly organize an alternative race to replace the Aug. 21 Evanston NRC event, but that date is now officially off the National Racing Calendar.
» Construction of the Chicago Velo Campus temporary velodrome continues apace, but volunteers are needed every day. Follow its Facebook page for updates and information about how to help.
» Brian Ellison (Chicago Cuttin’ Crew) continues to recover from his serious crash at the Kenosha Velodrome a few weeks ago. The Teen Dream Fund is soliciting funds to help get him back on two wheels.
» Half Acre Cycling is hosting a Sept. 10 cross clinic for women.
» Relay Cross will return to Jackson Park on Aug. 28. The Chicago Cyclocross Cup will start a few weeks later at the same location on Sept. 18.