
Cyclocross 4 Everyone #1 is a road cycling race on October 31, 2026 in Chicago, IL.
A: Our most competitive category. Consider it a “Pro/Cat1/2 Race”. All legal race tactics welcome, this is about competing with each other respectfully and pushing each other as hard as we can.
B: Our less advanced competitive category. Consider it a “Cat 3/4" Race. This also encompasses anyone who has a goal to compete beyond what the C race would allow. If people who are just trying racing want to race for less than 45 minutes, they can always drop out early.
C: Fun only, it’s not results-focused. It is also completely unlabeled in terms of gender. This will be about the side quest, or about the hand-ups, or about trying something for the first time without the pressure of also competing at it. Any level is welcome, but everyone has to remember that this is about letting other people have their good time without getting in their way. If you go fast, that’s fine, but give all the slower people room to ride (or abruptly stop for whipped cream).
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
57°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chicago Midway Ap 3sw, 11 mi from the venue.
Population
2,707,648
as of 2023
City Elevation
594 ft
Nearest Airport
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Cyclocross 4 Everyone #1, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Cyclocross 4 Everyone #1
Oct 31, 2026