2026 MATTS ABD TT #3

2026 MATTS ABD TT #2

start sheet and results page:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1V34MbtluHkR8fZM5ftARfOU9FRhLlYXHdZN7qz_NybU/edit?usp=drivesdk

Registration Details

• Your bib number will available at check in.

• Participation requires an American Bicycle Racing (ABR) membership (annual or single-day). Purchase and sign the waiver here:

American Bicycle Racing Membership

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

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.

Event Resources

• race flyer coming soon!!!!

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 - $50, 2nd - $30, 3rd - $20

• Women: 1st - $50, 2nd - $30, 3rd - $20

Location & Logistics

• Check-In Address: Route to 225 Pearl St, Maple Park, IL 60151 (Lions Park)

• Parking: After checking in, please do not park around Lions Park. Please park on Maple Park Road, west of W County Line Road.

• Course Description:

• Start line: Start line is on Washington Street in between Kane St. and Maiden Lane, on the north side of Lions Park. Course starts heading east on Washington St. and turns left (north) on Broadway St. Follow Broadway as it curves right (east) and turns into Thatcher. Follow Thatcher as it bends back north to Beith Road. Turn right on Beith Road and proceed approximately .8 miles to turnaround. Turnaround and reverse course to finish which is on Thatcher, approximately .4 miles before the start line.

• Length: 7.36 miles, flat, fast “S” shaped course with a couple gentle bends.

• Strava Segment (Note: Subject to change due to road conditions on race day.)

Safety & Guidelines

• The course is open to traffic—exercise caution, especially at intersections, and ride on the right side.

• A rear red blinking light is highly recommended.

• Respect our host community:

• Leave the site cleaner than you found it.

• Keep noise levels low.

• Use provided Porta Potties.

Share Your Experience

• Send photos to: [email protected]

• We’d love to share them with the MATTS community!

Questions?

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: Jason Bambalas, 630-465-3535

A Beer 5K & St. Charles BrewFest

Hops for Hope is not your typical 5K. It is a race and a celebration all in one!

Named one of the Top 100 Races in America by BibRave, our certified and professionally timed 5K welcomes everyone from competitive runners chasing a PR to walkers who simply love great craft beer. However you pace yourself, this event is for you.

The race begins at the scenic Mount Saint Mary Park in St. Charles, winds along the beautiful river path toward Geneva through Wheeler Park, and finishes back at Mount Saint Mary Park just in time for the BrewFest celebration.

The Twist? Beer on the Course.

That’s right. Along the route, runners will find Beer Stops featuring local craft breweries serving 3-ounce samples. Weird? We prefer to call it deliciously fun.

The Celebration Continues at BrewFest

After crossing the finish line, the party kicks off with:

• 18 beer samples included with your registration

• Live music

• Food vendors

• Raffle tickets for our fan-favorite Mountain of Beer

• Our inspiring Adaptive Bike Giveaway Presentation, the heart of why we gather

• Why We Run and Sip

• Proceeds from Hops for Hope support Project Mobility’s mission to provide adaptive cycling opportunities for children, adults, and wounded service members with disabilities.

Over the past 9 years, this event has helped us donate nearly $80,000 in adaptive bicycles and we are just getting started.

Run. Sip. Celebrate. Make a difference.