Cycle Brookfield believes in the Power of Bicycles, and seeks to expand fun and safe cycling through education, event organization and community support.

Cycle Brookfield Criterium 2023

Intelligentsia Cup — Cycle Brookfield Criterium
Professional bike racing comes to Brookfield for the first time ever! You won't want to miss the speed, the energy, and the party in downtown Brookfield, IL this summer! Join the fun at the Cycle Brookfield Criterium Wednesday July 26, 2023.

Cycle Brookfield is bringing competitive cycling to Brookfield with the Cycle Brookfield Criterium. As part of the Intelligentsia Cup Series, the Cycle Brookfield Criterium is a one-day, all day event expected to welcome upwards of 1,000 amateur and professional cyclists, and race fans from around the world to Brookfield on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. For more information on the entire series visit https://www.intelligentsiacup.com/


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Volunteer


Cycle Brookfield is seeking volunteers to assist as course marshals to ensure the safety of spectators and direct pedestrian crossing points. We will need 20 volunteers per shift.
When: Wednesday, July 26, 2023 (Starting at 10:00AM, ending @8:30PM)
Where: Volunteers will meet at the LSF Brookfield Public Library parking lot @ Grand and Lincoln.


All volunteers receive:
- Official Volunteer Race T-Shirt
- Drinks and snacks (Graciously donated by the Brookfield Women's Club)

Additional Details:
Dress comfortably with khaki or black pants or shorts, and as appropriate for the weather. As needed, volunteers may be asked to stand for prolonged periods of time. Volunteers must be 16+ years old. All volunteers will be asked to sign a waiver prior to the race day.

There will be a mandatory meeting on Tuesday, July 25th at 6:00p.m..
This will be held at the Village Hall in Brookfield, located at 8820 Brookfield Ave. The meeting will be led by Brookfield police officers. Safety will be of high concern for the riders and spectators.

An email will be sent Monday July 24 to inform you of your time slot and where to receive your marshall position.

To Volunteer, go to https://forms.gle/nrYv5o2uHf9sNVgM7

Once you register a member of the Cycle Brookfield volunteer team will contact you.



Parking

Day of Race Racer Parking will be available for racers at the following Locations:
• SE Gross School Parking Lot (3524 Maple Ave, Brookfield, IL
• Tischlers Finer Food Lot (Monroe and Elm Avenue)
• St. Paul Lutheran Church Parking Lot (Park and Grand Avenue)
• Sokol Spirit Parking Lot (Southview and Prairie Avenue)

Day of Race Spectator Parking will be available at the following Locations:
• Village Hall Parking Lot
• Metra Commuter Parking along Brookfield Avenue
• Broadway Avenue street parking Adjacent to Eight Corners


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Team Tents Lococation

Team Tents are located on Grant Avenue just west of Grand Boulevard.


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Hospitality Area & Business Expo

View a map of the race area with local businesses and the location of the Intelligentsia Bike Race in Brookfield Hospitality Area & Business Expo.
https://brookfieldil.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/32bb3bab344e44a5b84bf92e49c1e84f
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Family Fun Ride

Gears2You will be sponsoring a family fun ride the day of the event at 6:15 pm before the men's pro ride. Come out with the family and ride the same course as the pros.
you can register for the ride here.

Arrive by 5:45PM to the Gears2You station located in the Linda Sokol Francis Public Library to receive your race number. At 6:15PM the Cycle Brookfield Criterium course will be open to ride 1.5 laps.

This event is limited to 300 riders. Register to secure your spot in the race!

If you have any questions, contact Gears2You (636) 245-3349 info@gears2you.com


VIP Viewing - Members ONLY!

Are you a Card Carrying Cycle Brookfield Member? Make sure to check out the Cycle Brookfield tent with VIP viewing at the Start/Finish line along the course at Grand Blvd across from Burger Antics. Members will have prime viewing of all races with complimentary beverages. Also, make sure to check out our special race day t-shirts and posters. These exclusive items will be located in the Cycle Brookfield tent only. Stay tuned to other exclusive Member Only events during the race!
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SPONSORS


Gold Sponsors


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Highlights





Event T-Shirts



A limited number of Race Day T-shirt will be on sale the day of the event at the Cycle Brookfield VIP tent.
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Cycle Brookfield is a 501c3 non-for-profit advocacy group with a mission to make cycling, walking, and driving safe and enjoyable for all. We encourage all cyclist to wear helmets and light up their bike.