The Glencoe Grand Prix has added some sprint competitions to spice up Sunday’s races.

Women’s P/1/2/3’s, 45+, 30+ 1/2/3’s, 4’s, 3’s and P/1/2’s will each have five sprints during their races, with points going seven deep (7, 6 ... 1). Winners get a $200 gift certificate to EJ’s Place, the Skokie restaurant owned by longtime cycling supporter EJ Lenzi (PYOC).

Glencoe is keen on attracting more athletes to the women’s P/1/2/3 race, so that sprint winner will receive a $800 pair of 14K white gold diamond earrings, donated by Shelle Jewelers.

Finally, organizer Jon Knouse tells me that Glencoe Grand Prix kits are for sale: $65 for tops, $75 for bottoms. E-mail him if interested. And Dan Labovitch (Half Acre Cycling) reminds us that his sponsor will be providing free brew for registered racers. The faster you race, the sooner you get to enjoy. How’s that for motivation?