INTELLIGENTSIA CUP SERIES:

ANNUAL 10-DAY SERIES OF BIKE RACES IN CHICAGOLAND

JULY 21-30, 2023

• Pro and amateur men’s and women’s cycling races featuring elite athletes from the region and all over the world.

• Criterium-style (crit) races with short, closed courses that are easy to watch for spectators and more accessible for the media.

• Race speeds in excess of 30 mph with “prime laps” in which racers sprint across the finish line for cash payouts and merchandise.

• All-day racing is partnered with family-friendly fun: kids’ activities, entertainment, Lifestyle Expo, food vendors, and merchant sales in a festival atmosphere.

• Professional on-stage announcers provide play-by-play coverage, cycling knowledge 101, interactive spectator contests, community highlights, and sponsor messaging to engage spectators and athletes.

2022 By The Numbers

• 5,412 entries in 2022

- 17% average increase per year since 2014

- Riders from 43 states and 17 countries

- 33% of riders from Illinois

- Average age across all categories: 33

- Female participation increasing, with more than 30% of riders being women

• Racers spend an average of $2,016 on events including local lodging and food

2023 Locations

West Dundee, Glen Ellyn, Winfield, Mundelein, Lombard, Brookfield, North Brook, Elgin, Lake Bluff, and Chicago