Spectators
bring the family - its free to watch the action
Saturday June 7, 2025
parking - enter from park ave
Drive south to main alexander lot (see image in link)
What it's like to race
this video shows the intensity!
Not familiar with bike racing? That's OK! Don't let that stop you from seeing the exciting action. Our announcer and fans around you will explain what is happening on the course. Here are some basics:
A criterium, or "crit", is a bike race held on a short course, often run on closed-off city center streets. Success in road criteriums requires a mix of solid technical skills — in particular, the ability to corner rapidly and sharply - while maintaining balance and speed, elbow to elbow. Racers must possess an exceptional "sprint" ability to attack other riders, repeatedly accelerate hard from corners, and know how to ride safely with a large group on a short circuit. On the Elmhurst Cycling Classic course, racers zoom by every three minutes or fewer.
the phase three brewing Beer Garden
at The Wilder Mansion
Join the party on the course! The Wilder Mansion Garden will have a selection of Phase Three Brewing beer, red & white wine, soft drinks, and Arnold Palmer iced tea. The Wilder Mansion front yard is a spectacular space from which to enjoy the race, as it's immediately in front of the start/finish line! Food vendors will be located right alongside.
attractions around the course include:
- an expansive playground for kids large and small
- plenty of shade trees and grass to play on
- Elmhurst Public Library, Elmhurst Art Museum, Elmhurst University and Restaurants and shops just blocks away!
Walk along Prospect Avenue and explore the Expo area. Grab lunch or dinner from our food vendors, or enjoy the goodies from the Expo vendors.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Bring the kids to watch the races, especially the action later in the day! Stand just feet away from the elbow-to-elbow action as the racers zoom by at speeds over 30 mph. Walk the course, visit neighbors, join a cookout!
DON’T MISS THE FINISH at the Wilder Mansion! Prospect Avenue sidewalks will come alive with fans, and an expo area near Wilder Mansion will be a great spot to catch all the action!
Ride to the event! A Bike Valet is offered by the Elmhurst Bicycle Club.
Fun for Kids
Wilder Park is a jewel in the community and the perfect location for a summer bike race, not only because it is right on the course, but because it truly offers something for everyone.
