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 - racing starts 6:15pm

April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28, September 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2013.

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. 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.

Weather: 

Race is canceled if raining or other bad weather, check ABD website www.abdcycling.com

On ABD website sign up for their Google email updates, they will send out a email blast on Weds IF race is canceled.