Much of our sport depends on the goodwill of sponsors, and CBR is no different.

ABD has been a longtime sponsor here. I don’t know if if anyone produces as many events in the Chicago area. Its next event is Sunday’s John Fraser Memorial Time Trial, the finale to its annual time trial series, where I see an astounding 280 names on its start list. ABD has also released the flier for a Memorial Day weekend series of masters races. More than $13,000 in cash and prizes will be on the line over three days, and Cat 5 masters can race for as little as $10.

Sharing sponsorship starting this week is CycleAnalyze, a new coaching system from Patrick McNally (MetCycling) that promises to put an emphasis on communication and feedback. We’re also joined by the Glencoe Grand Prix, which after a successful 2007 debut returns this year on Sunday, Aug. 10.

I couldn’t be happier to have this support, and I thank everyone who’s helped CBR over the past year.