2026 CAMBr Chicagoland Race Series Powered by SRAM
2026 CAMBr Chicagoland Race Series Powered by SRAM was a road cycling race held on July 26 – August 23, 2026 in Carpentersville-Hoffman Estates-Willow Springs, IL, with entry fees from $25 to $55.
- Date
- July 26 – August 23, 2026 (Race complete)
- Location
- Carpentersville-Hoffman Estates-Willow Springs, Carpentersville-Hoffman Estates-Willow Springs, IL
- Price
- $25–$55
- Sport
- Road Cycling
This race has already happened.
It was held on July 26 – August 23, 2026. Registration for this edition is closed.
From the Organizer
Welcome to the 2026 CAMBr Chicagoland Race Series Powered by SRAM
REGISTRATION OPENS ON SATURDAY APRIL 4
There are some big changes for 2026!
Paul Douglas Pursuit is now a 3, 6, and 9-hour relay/endurance format, with participants able to choose from individual, duo, and quad team options. Start forming your teams, and name a team captain!
Raceway Rally and Palos Meltdown retain their traditional formats.
Special categories (Rally and Meltdown only)
Single Speed category - Novice, Sport, Comp, and Expert
Fat Bike category - Novice, Sport, and Comp
Clydesdale category (over 220 lbs) - Sport
Special categories (Pursuit Solo only)
Single Speed
Fat Bike
Clydesdale (over 220 lbs, men's race only)
Your age category is your age on December 31, 2026 - not your age on race day.
We have fixed the prices for several years. Prices do go up two weeks before each race ($55 - Novice through Expert), and again on race day ($65 - Novice through Expert).
Women's races - use code Womensave25 at checkout for a 25% discount on the Rally and Meltdown!
Events
About Carpentersville-Hoffman Estates-Willow Springs, IL
Nearest Airport
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 7 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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2026 CAMBr Chicagoland Race Series Powered by SRAM was held on July 26 – August 23, 2026 at Carpentersville-Hoffman Estates-Willow Springs, Carpentersville-Hoffman Estates-Willow Springs, IL. Registration for this edition is closed — but there is always another start line.
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About This Sport
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Road cycling rewards pacing judgment and consistent time on your bike more than raw power. If you already ride regularly and can comfortably ride a few miles, you have a good starting base for most beginner-friendly events.
Road Cycling
Built around sustained effort on a bike, exploring cities on the open road. Beginner distances create a great entry point into endurance sports.