Alexian Brothers International Cycling Classic Tour of Elk Grove

WHAT'S NEW ...

Expanded Racing, Community Events and more!

Building upon the success of the previous two-years the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove will expand once again in 2008 to include 3-days of racing (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). In addition, activities will be added for the entire community and spectators.

New 2008 features include:

Three days of racing
Pro-Men (Stage 1) Time Trial (5:30pm, Friday)
Pro-Men (Stage 2) Road Race (3:30pm, Saturday)
A 2-stage Category 1/2 Men's Race (12:15pm, Saturday & 12:45pm, Sunday)
Weekend Children's Festival, 'Kids fest' (noon to 4pm)
Two nights of live concerts and fireworks (approximately 7:30pm - 10:30pm)
Expanded concession & retail area
Spectator bleachers near the start/finish area
A 2-stage Mayor's Challenge Race
Live television feed to a Jumbo-tron located at the start/finish

The event's total prize money will increase to $225,000. This richest cash prize purse draws top riders from the U.S. and more than 22 countries, making it a truly international experience!

Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove Fundraising Ride

Ever have the dream of playing on the field with professional baseball, football, basketball or hockey players?

Thirty members of the public will have a unique opportunity to have their dream come true -- at least in the world of professional cycling -- when they can compete with cycling pros participating in the third annual Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove cycling event in Elk Grove Village, Ill. Tour of Elk Grove takes place from Friday, August 1, through Sunday, August 3.

The opportunity for the 30 individuals is on Friday, August 1, at 5:00 p.m., when they can ride and compare themselves against the world's top cyclists on a 4.5 mile time trial course (the actual Tour of Elk Grove time trial is the first stage of a men's professional cycling 3-stage race. The professional time trial is held at 5:30 p.m., immediately following the public fundraising ride.)

All participants competing for the chance to compare and compete against the worlds best are obligated to raise $250 per participant which benefits Elk Grove Village's Soldier Memorial Fund. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis and 100% of the proceeds benefit the Soldier Memorial Fund.

To register for the ride, click here!

Village of Schaumburg to Host Stage 2 of Road Race!

The Village of Schaumburg is excited to team up with Elk Grove Village on the 150K Road Race which will be added to the Tour of Elk Grove this year. The Road Race will take place on August 2 and kick off from Alexian Field in Schaumburg and finish in Elk Grove Village. The Men's Pro Race is an international race that will draw approximately 150 professional racers to Schaumburg to participate. Schaumburg has been recognized nationally as a Bicycle Friendly Community for many years and we look forward to continuing this tradition of supporting bicycling and bicycling-related events while we cheer on these racers as they wind their way through our neighborhoods.