Northbrook Grand Prix Bike the Green

the waiver here:

American Bicycle Racing Membership

• Race-day/on-site registration is available for an additional $10 fee.

Race Schedule (times are approximate)

• 8:00am – Volunteers and Recumbents

• 9:00am – Men Cat 4-5

• 10:00am – Juniors (boys and girls) (5 laps for juniors under age 10)

• 11:00am – Women (all age groups and categories)

• 12:30pm – Men age groups 60 and above

• 1:30pm – Men age groups under 60

• 2:30pm – Men Cat 1-2 and Cat 3

Start times will be emailed to participants after online registration closes on August 6.

Back for 2026: Road Bike Category

• Choose between a Time Trial (TT) Bike or Road Bike for all categories.

• Road Bike Definition:

• Drop or straight handlebars permitted.

• No tri-bars, clip-on bars, or Spinaci bars allowed.

• No disc wheels; both wheels must have at least 12 spokes.

• Maximum rim depth: 90mm.

• Purpose: Encourages broader participation by leveling the playing field for racers without TT bikes. If your bike qualifies for a road race or criterium, it’s eligible here.

• Note: For this Track event, you can ride a fixed gear track bike. If it has aero bars and wheels, you should enter the TT Bike category. If it's just the basic track bike, you should enter the Road Bike category.

Event Resources

• Event Flyer. https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:8e85c5ec-0959-4b69-818e-e729fb79dd3b

• Start List & Results

• Additional Details for this Track Event

Awards/Prize List

• MATTS Points (contribute to season-long overall prizes)

• Medals: Top 5 in each category.

• Fastest Times of the Day (Cash Prizes):

• Overall: 1st - $30, 2nd - $25, 3rd - $20, 4th - $15, 5th - $10

• Women: 1st - $30, 2nd - $25, 3rd - $20, 4th - $15, 5th - $10

• Juniors: 1st - $15, 2nd - $10, 3rd - $5

Location & Logistics

• Check-In Address:

1479 Maple Ave

Meadowhill Park, Ed Rudolph Velodrome

• Parking: Plenty of parking is available in the lot outside of Velodrome.

• Course Description: The race will be 10 laps (about 4K) on the famous Ed Rudolph Velodrome, a banked 383-meter track. Racers will go two at a time, starting on opposite sides of the track in “pursuit” format.

Safety & Guidelines

• The course is closed to traffic — only two riders will race at a time and is very smooth. This is a great event to give time trialing a shot.

• Respect our host community:

• Leave the site cleaner than you found it.

• Keep noise levels low.

• Use provided rest rooms in chalet.

Questions?

• Email: [email protected] or email Richard Kreutzfeldt - [email protected]

NSYT is hosted by the not-for-profit Evanston-based OWLS (Open Water Lake Swimmers) and draws on over fifteen years of experience inspiring youth through triathlon.

The event is held at Evanston Township High School. This includes a pool swim, closed to traffic bike course, and run on ETHS grounds.

Event Distances:

11-14 year old: Swim 200 yards, Bike 5 miles, Run 1.2 miles

7-10 year old: swim 100 yard, Bike 2.5 miles, Run 0.7 miles

5-6 year old splash & dash: swim flexible based on skill and comfort level, Run 0.5 mile

*For need based scholarship, please contact Craig Strong at [email protected]

*If your child would like to race in a different age category than their current age for any reason (Ex: shorter or longer swim), please register them for their current age group and then email [email protected] so we can make the change for you.

Packet Pick Up:

Friday, August 14th 5-7:00 PM

Saturday August 15th 4-7:00 PM

Both packet pickups will be located at ETHS in the grassy area near the pool entrance off of Dodge Avenue, north of Door 1.