ABD Wednesday Night Training Criteriums

Where:
The “Pelladrome” (aka the Pella Windows & Doors)
2505 Enterprise Circle, West Chicago, IL, 60185

Course:

Flat 0.8 mile semi-closed course with one right turn, wide road curves to right.

Parking at Pella Windows & Doors.

When:
Wednesday nights -

April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 4, 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, September 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2012.

Registration:

Opens at 5:30 p.m. First race starts at 6:15pm

Entry Fees:

Men 19 and over: $10
Women: $5
All Juniors: FREE

Categories:

Training criteriums for men & women riders and racers of all ages and abilities.

Cat 5 (beginners with less than 10 mass start races).

Cat 4/5

Cat 1,2,3

Race Format:

First race starts at 6:15pm.

1st race: Cat 5 (beginners with less than 10 mass start races) for 15 minutes.

After a quick 5 minute break.

2nd race: a 30 minute scratch race, handicapped by ability levels (Cat 4/5 riders in group A, Cat 1/2/3 riders in chase group) start.

After a quick 5 minute break.

3rd race: a multi-lap (16 or more laps depending on daylight) points race where the riders will sprint for points in the top 4 positions (1st - 5 points, 2nd - 3 points, 3rd - 2 points, 4th - 1 point) every 4th lap. Points are totaled up for overall top 5 winners of the race, and are given a small award as a token of our appreciation. Also, there are prime laps where racers will sprint for just about anything. Typically a prime lap award will either be an ice cold beer, an amazing baked good, or even cycling-related merchandise.

Helmet and standard road bike with two working brakes are required.