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 may not be up to date.
  • » 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: Jim Saplis
Athletes By Design
Chicago
Open to public: Y
Women's program: Y
Juniors program: Y
Annual dues: $35
Membership contact: Mike Ebert
Team Beer'd
Chicago
Open to public: N
Women's program: Y
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: Inquire
Membership contact: Adam Herndon
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.
Bicycle Heaven
St. Charles
Open to public: Y
Women's program: N
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: Inquire
Membership contact: Ara Oggoian
Burnam Racing
Chicago
Open to public: N
Women's program: N
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: Inquire
Membership contact: Julian Baumgartner
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: $100
Membership contact: Patrick Kent
Note: Dues include jersey and bib shorts.
Elmhurst Masters Competition Cycling
Elmhurst
Open to public: Inquire
Women's program: Y
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: Inquire
Membership contact: Tim Radcliff
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.
L'equipe Bouledogue Tout Noir
Chicago
Open to public: N
Women's program: Y
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: Inquire
Membership contact: Val Brostrom
Flatlandia
Western Springs
Open to public: N
Women's program: N
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: -
Membership contact: Jason Meshberg
Team G Force
Park Ridge
Open to public: Y
Women's program: N
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: $50
Membership contact: Vic Rentas
Note: First year's dues includes jersey.
Half Acre Cycling
Chicago
Open to public: Inquire
Women's program: N
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: Inquire
Membership contact:
Iron Cycles
Chicago
Open to public: Inquire
Women's program: N
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: N/A
Membership contact: Brandon Elliott
Team Kenda
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.
Lamb Little Racing
Buffalo Grove
Open to public: Inquire
Women's program: N
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: None
Membership contact: Reed Oliff
Note: "New team with limited membership and superb perks."
Team Mack
Chicago/Springfield/Carbondale/Milwaukee/Indianapolis/Hilton Head Island/Savannah
Open to public: N
Women's program: Y
Juniors program: Y
Annual dues: Inquire
Membership contact: Gary Doering
Note: Focus on masters racing.
Team MS Racing
Evanston
Open to public: Y
Women's program: N
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: $100
Membership contact: Patrick McNally
North Branch Cycling
Lake County
Open to public: Y
Women's program: N
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: $50
Membership contact: Rob Roop
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: Inquire
Women's program: Y
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: $35
Membership contact: Andrew Yeoman
Project 5 Racing
Chicago
Open to public: N
Women's program: N
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: $40
Membership contact: Kevin Stephens
Psimet
Elgin
Open to public: Y
Women's program: Y
Juniors program: Inquire
Annual dues: None
Membership contact: Rob Curtis
ReCycling p/b Ascension
Chicago
Open to public: N
Women's program: N
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: None
Membership contact: Nick Fochtman
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
Homewood
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: N
Women's program: N
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: $55
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: $100
Membership contact:
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
University of Chicago Velo Club
Chicago
Open to public: Y
Women's program: Y
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: $25
Membership contact: Dan Houle
Note: Must be affiliated with UofC (student, alumni, staff, spouse).
Village CycleSport Racing Ltd.
Elk Grove Village
Open to public: Y
Women's program: N
Juniors program: Y
Annual dues: $25
Membership contact: Vince Boyer
Vision Quest Coaching
Chicago, Highland Park, Naperville
Open to public: Y
Women's program: Y
Juniors program: Y
Annual dues: Inquire
Membership contact: Dave Noda
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.
Wheelfast Racing
Lisle/Naperville
Open to public: Y
Women's program: N
Juniors program: N
Annual dues: $90
Membership contact: Kevin Butler
Note: Dues include jersey.
Wild Card Cycling
Champaign-Urbana
Open to public: Y
Women's program: Y
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: Mike Seguin
Note: Emphasis on new rider development.