International Cycling Classic
 

Metro South Medical Center Blue Island ProAm

Saturday, July 11, 2009
Blue Island, Illinois

Come to Blue Island and see ICC races wind through historic neighborhoods and the Blue Island uptown business district from 9:30 AM until 8:30 PM. Watch the exciting races, shop and dine in Uptown Blue Island, Chicago's oldest southern suburb. Blue Island is only a couple of miles south of the Beverly Hills Cycling Classic. For more information contact the Special Events Coordinator for the City of Blue Island at 708-388-5735 or rpacyga@cityofblueisland.org.

Event Schedule
Time Event/Category Distance Field Limit Purse Places Entry Fee
10:00 a.m. Cat 4/5 Men 25 mi. 75 $600 16 $30.00
11:15 a.m. Masters Men Cat 4/5 (30+)1 20 mi. 75 $450 12 $30.00
12:15 p.m. Masters Men 30+ (Cat 1/2/3)2 40 mi. 160 $700 15 $30.00
2:00 p.m. Cat 3 Men 35 mi. 160 $750 18 $30.00
3:35 p.m. Pro/1/2/3 Women 60K 160 $850 15 $30.00
5:15 p.m. Local Events          
5:45 p.m. Pro/1/2 Men 100K 200 $2,500 25 $39.00

Race schedule is tentative and subject to change at the discretion of the promoter.

Blue Island course map

Race Type: Criterium

Course Length: 1.0 miles

Course Description: Flat

Directions: From Milwaukee, Take I-94 East toward Chicago. On the North side of Chicago take I-294 along the West side of the city. Exit at 127th Street East. Take 127th Street east to Blue Island, 3 miles. Turn Right on Irving Ave. Parking will be along Irving Ave. in the Metra parking lots, follow the signs for parking. Blue Island is also accessible by using the Rock Island and Metra Electric commuter lines which are two blocks from the race course (Vermont street station). Distance from Milwaukee: 110 miles (3 hrs). Roadmap

Past Winners:

YearMenWomen
2008Rahsaan Bahati 
2007Paul MartinKelly Benjamin

Notes:

  • 1Masters Cat 4/5 races are open to riders with a Racing Age of at least 30.
  • 2Masters 30+ races are open to licensed riders of Category 1 - 3.
Last Updated
06/28/2009 17:48 CDT
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