Chicago area teams


This directory will be only as accurate and complete as you help me make it. Don't see your team? E-mail me the necessary information.

A few notes:

  • » These are organizations with active racing teams, not just cycling clubs.
  • » Dues are for 2007 and may be different in 2008.
  • » Some teams have different infrastructures for elite riders (Cat 1 and 2).
  • » Before joining a team, it is highly recommended you have gotten a feel for the team by going on its group rides or meeting its riders at races.
  • » Many teams have women or juniors as members without necessarily having women's or juniors programs. Inquire to the teams about membership levels.
  • » Unless otherwise indicated, dues do not include uniform costs.
  • » Inquire to the teams about various sponsorships and benefits.
2CC/Pony Shop
Evanston
Open to public: Y
Women's program: N
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: $45
Membership contact: Jerry Ortega
Alberto's
Highland Park
Open to public: Y
Women's program: Y
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: (?)
Membership contact: Brendan George
Team Apache
La Grange
Open to public: Y
Women's program: Y
Juniors program: Y
Annual dues: $50
Membership contact: Gary Whalen
Athletes By Design
Chicago
Open to public: Y
Women's program: Y
Juniors program: Y
Annual dues: $35
Membership contact: Mike Ebert
Beverly Bike/Vee Pak
Chicago
Open to public: Y
Women's program: N
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: $100
Membership contact: Damon Nelson
Note: Dues include jersey and one entry fee.
Chicago Cuttin' Crew
Chicago
Open to public: N
Women's program: N
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: N/A
Membership contact: Jeff Perkins
 
Colavita Chicagoland
Deerfield
Open to public: Y
Women's program: Y
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: $150
Membership contact: Vitor Alexandre
Note: Dues include jersey and other perks.
Endure It! Racing
Naperville
Open to public: Y
Women's program: N
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: $115
Membership contact: David Fix
Note: Dues include jersey.
Flatlandia
Western Springs
Open to public: N
Women's program: N
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: -
Membership contact: Jason Meshberg
Team Get a Grip Cycles
Chicago
Open to public: N
Women's program: Y
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: Inquire
Membership contact: Jon Tenney
Half Acre Cycling
Chicago
Open to public: Inquire
Women's program: N
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: $50
Membership contact:
Team Kenda Tire
Crown Point, Ind
Open to public: N
Women's program: Y
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: Inquire
Membership contact: Paul Forsythe
Killjoy
Chicago
Open to public: Inquire
Women's program: N
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: Inquire
Membership contact: Holly Klug
Note: Focus on mountain bike and cyclocross.
Team Mack
Chicago/Springfield/Carbondale/Milwaukee/Indianapolis
Open to public: N
Women's program: N
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: Inquire
Membership contact: Gary Doering
Note: Focus on masters racing.
MetCycling
Evanston
Open to public: Y
Women's program: N
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: $100
Membership contact: Patrick McNally
North Branch Cycling
Carpentersville
Open to public: Y
Women's program: N
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: $50
Membership contact: Steve Hansen
Northbrook Garner Bicycle Club
Northbrook
Open to public: Y
Women's program: N
Juniors program: Y
Annual dues: $100 ($30 to renew)
Membership contact: Mark Harris
Note: First year's dues include jersey and shorts.
PACT-Dish Network
Glencoe
Open to public: Inquire
Women's program: Y
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: N/A
Membership contact: Victor Grzebicki
Team Pegasus
Chicago/Milwaukee
Open to public: Y (with 200-word application essay)
Women's program: Y
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: $35
Membership contact: Cale Wenthur
Note: "Main priority should be hanging out with cool people and having fun."
Project 5 Racing
Chicago
Open to public: N
Women's program: N
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: $40
Membership contact: Kevin Stephens
Smart Cycling
Glenview
Open to public: Y
Women's program: N
Juniors program: Y
Annual dues: $200
Membership contact: Steve Thordarson
Note: Dues include jersey and shorts.
South Chicago Wheelmen
Mt. Prospect
Open to public: Y
Women's program: N
Juniors program: Y
Annual dues: $100
Membership contact: Call (708) 798-4443
Note: Dues include uniform.
Spidermonkey
Chicago
Open to public: Y
Women's program: N
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: $25
Membership contact: Contact
Spin Doctor Cyclewerks
Bartlett
Open to public: Y
Women's program: N
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: $25
Membership contact: Scott Van Maldegiam
Note: Cost of jersey replaces dues for first year.
Team TATI
Chicago
Open to public: Y
Women's program: Y
Juniors program: Y
Annual dues: $200
Membership contact:
Note: Dues include jersey.
Tower Racing
Western Springs
Open to public: Y
Women's program: Y
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: Inquire
Membership contact:
Note: "New team with focus on masters racing and safe riding."
Yojimbo's Track Cats
Chicago
Open to public: Y
Women's program: Y (13-18)
Juniors program: Y
Annual dues: Inquire/scholarships
Membership contact: Marcus moore
Note: Focus on getting city youth racing on the velodrome.
Turin Bicycling Society
Evanston
Open to public: Y
Women's program: N
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: $60
Membership contact: Chris Mailing
Vision Quest Coaching
Chicago
Open to public: Y
Women's program: N
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: (?)
Membership contact: Vision Quest
Vitaminwater-Trek
Chicago
Open to public: N
Women's program: N
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: Inquire
Membership contact: Matt Welch
WDT/Allvoi
Niles
Open to public: Inquire
Women's program: Y
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: N/A
Membership contact: Voytek Glinkowski
Note: Membership capped at 16. Looking to expand with women's program in 2008.
X Plane/Team Revolution
St. Louis
Open to public: N
Women's program: Y
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: $35
Membership contact: Carrie Cash
Note: Midwest women's elite and development team based in St. Louis.
Wild Card Cycling
Champaign-Urbana
Open to public: Y
Women's program: N
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: $25
Membership contact: Karl Crapse
 
XXX Racing-AthletiCo
Chicago
Open to public: Y
Women's program: Y
Juniors program: Y
Annual dues: $95
Membership contact: Cecile Redoble
Note: Emphasis on new rider development.