Intelligentsia Cup Pro Racing Series Kicks Off in West Dundee July 22

Professional cyclists from across the world will converge on West Dundee Friday, July 22 for the kick off of the 2022 Intelligentsia Cup racing series.

This 10-day series begins at 9:45 a.m. with the West Dundee River Challenge and the Men's Novice category, and continues throughout the day for other categories including Women's, Masters 40+, Women's and Men's Pro and a Team Mack Masters category.  In addition, there is a Men's Junior category for racers aged 15-18 year's old.

​The Intelligentsia Cup runs July 22- July 31 with another Kane County stop in Elgin on July 29.  That race, the Elgin Classic in Memory of Dennis Jurs, kicks off at 10:05 a.m. with the Men's Novice category.  

Online registration for each race will reopen on the day of the race for those interested in still participating.  

The 10-day Intelligentsia Cup is a criterium or "crit" race series that takes place annually in towns throughout Chicagoland.  It is the largest road racing series in America designed for spectators and typically held on a short course through neighborhoods. 

Racers can sign up for as many days of the race as they would like and are not required to participate in a set amount of days.

For additional information on the Intelligentsia Cup and individual events and celebrations taking place around the racing series, visit www.intelligentsiacup.com​.

SOURCE:  Intelligentsia Cup website ​