Schedule of Events
Get Close to the Action!
The NorthShore Unversity HealthSystems Grand Prix features several cycling and festival events throughout the day beginning at 9:00 a.m. Spectactors can watch racing for FREE from any point along the course, any time of day.
Spend Sunday, July 19, visiting local shops along the multi-lap, closed course. Choose from more than 30 restaurants and enjoy outdoor dining along the race course all day. The races go on rain or shine.
Race Type: Criterium, a multi-lap event on a course usually a mile or less in length
Course Length: 0.9 mi.
The Racing and Festivities Schedule
9:00 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
11:55 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
3:15 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
7:50 p.m.
Men's Cat 4/5
Men's Cat 4
Masters Men 30+ (Cat 1/2/3)
Masters Men 40+ (Cat 1/2/3)
Women's Cat 3/4
Cat 3 Men
Kids Bike Races (click for info)
Women's Pro Race
Live Music and Dance Party
Men's Pro Race
Awards Ceremony
15 miles
20 miles
25 miles
25 miles
20 miles
30 miles
Kids ages 3 to 9
50 km (31 miles)
Roots Rock Society!
100 km (62 miles)
Race schedule is tentative and subject to change at the discretion of the promoter.
Kids Bike Race
Kids ages 3 to 9 may enter one of four free races (categorized by age group) right on the course beginning at 3:15 p.m. during a break in the pro cycling action.
Kids must BYOB (bring your own bike...and helmet).
Parent or legal guardian must sign a liability release form.
>> Check out details on the Kids Bike Race
Live Music Throughout the Day
This year, musical acts from Evanston's Ethnic Arts Festival will perform throughout the day onstage in the Expo Area. Then, EvMark presents Roots Rock Society plays during the Professional Women's and the Professional Men's races, from 4:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Described as "a Chicago legend," the award-winning Roots Rock Society brings a blend of reggae, calypso, soul and African zouk music for your listening and dancing pleasure.
>> More on Roots Rock Society
Lodging: Spend the Weekend in Evanston!
The host hotel is the Hilton Garden Inn Evanston, at 1818 Maple Avenue, just two blocks from the course. The Hilton Garden Inn is located in the heart of downtown Evanston, walking distance to dining, shopping, entertainment, and public transportation to access downtown Chicago, with 178 rooms, indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center, restaurant, and lounge. All guest rooms have a 32" flat screen HDTV, microwave, refrigerator, coffeemaker, iron/ironing board, hair dryer, and complimentary high-speed wireless and wired Internet.
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See more at www.evanston.HGI.com.
Special nightly room rates of $119 for a king bed and $129 for two double beds, plus taxes. Make your reservation by 7/10/09 by calling 1.800.HILTONS and requesting the special rate for the "NorthShore Grand Prix."
Directions to hotel: From the Start/Finish line on Sherman Avenue, take Davis Street west two blocks to Maple Avenue, turn right (north) on Maple Avenue to Church Street. Turn right into the far lane on Church Street, such that you are on the left side of Church Street as you go under the railroad trestle, and then immediately turn left (north) on Maple Avenue. Take Maple Avenue north one more block to The Hilton Garden Inn Evanston, on your left.
FOR RACERS ONLY
For details about the NorthShore University HealthSystems Grand Prix — including entry fees and additional lodging details — visit the ICC web site.