Cycle Brookfield is bringing competitive cycling to Brookfield with the Cycle Brookfield Criterium. As part of the Chicago Grit, 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 24, 2024. For more information on the entire series visit https://chicago-grit.com/

For the latest information about the Criterium from the Village of Brookfield. please visit
https://www.brookfieldil.gov/news_detail_T14_R132.php

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 24, 2024 (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 Compassion United Methodist Church)

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 before the event for all volunteers
This will be held at the Compassion Factory 9210 Broadway Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513 on Wednesday July 17 6-7pm. The meeting will be led by Brookfield police officers and Cycle Brookfield. Safety will be of high concern for the riders and spectators.

Special thanks to the Brookfield Women's Club of Illinois for organizing the volunteer efforts. Also, refreshments for volunteers are provided by The Compassion Factory.

To register to volunteer go to SignUp Genius and select your volunteer time.

Team Tents are located on both sides of 3600 Grand Blvd just north of Grant Avenue.

GPS Parking locations for racers

1. Tischler’s Finer Foods - 9118 Broadway Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513

1. S.E. Gross Middle School - 3524 Maple Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513

1. St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and School - 9035 Grant Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513

1. Sokol Spirit Brookfield - 3909 Prairie Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513

Team Tent Locations

• 3600 Grand Blvd

We are looking for host homes for both young men and women travelling to our area this summer to compete in 10 consecutive days of bicycle racing in the Chicago region. Host housing is a huge factor in recruiting teams and racers. Invite your neighbors to share a team with you, enabling them to stay close to each other. Please SHARE this information with friends, family and co-workers. Housing is needed July 19th through 28th, or as many nights as you can offer. (The racers are mostly gone all day at the races!)

Traffic will be restricted in the area immediately surrounding the racecourse, so please plan accordingly and consider walking or biking to the watch the race. The Village's map of the Detour Route is included below.

Bike Race Storytime
10:30 AM | Library Classroom

Watch Parties
All day | Library Main floor & Second floor

Bike Race Sign Making in Maker Studio
11 AM - 8 PM

Gears2You Family Fun Ride
6:15 PM | Meet at the Gears2You station outside the LSF Brookfield Library by 5:45 PM

The Library's parking lot will be closed for the day.

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.

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 TODAY!! And head to Gears2You to pick up your “race bib number” before the race!

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

Are you a Card Carrying Cycle Brookfield Member? Make sure to check out the Cycle Brookfield tent with VIP viewing at the Brookfield Library Expo Area. Members will have prime viewing of all races with complimentary beverages. Also, make sure to check out our special race day t-shirts. These exclusive items will be located in the Cycle Brookfield tent only. Stay tuned to other exclusive Member Only events during the race!
Not a member, it's fast and easy! Click here!

Be sure to visit the two expo areas on the race course and sample the treats and info from our Expo Vendors.

Cycle Brookfield Criterium'24 "Cicada" T- shirts 2024 are available on line if you missed your opportunity on race day to purchase one.

You can order the shirts on line at http://cycle-brookfield-shop.square.site

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.