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Happy November!

State Championship Weekend: Groundhog PsiCloCross!

This Sunday, Psimet is hosting our state championship cyclocross race, Groundhog PsiCloCross! It’s a double header, so come out Saturday too!
Saturday: https://www.bikereg.com/77636
Sunday (State Championship): https://www.bikereg.com/77637

ICA Board Elections

We’ll start the election process at our November meeting. These positions are up for election:

President
Vice President
At-Large
Secretary

To run for position: email the ICA at ilcyclingassociation@gmail.com with your name, the position you’re running for, and a short bio on why you should be elected. You must hold an active USAC license and be part of a USAC team.

Timeline:
Nominations: November 15 – December 15
Elections: January 1 – January 15
Swearing-in: at our February race directors/monthly meeting

What’s Next
Thank you to Campton and Guaranteed Rate Cycling for another great event! After GroundHog CX  is The Forge CX, hosted by EMC2, and then our finale, Montrose Beach CX, hosted by the one and only Half Acre Cycling.

September 2026 Meeting

Hi Everyone,

Tonight’s meeting is cancelled. If you have any items to discuss, please email the board and we add to the agenda for October.

Illinois Cup: Final Race Updates

Hi everyone, the 2026 Illinois Cup series finale will be held tomorrow at the Commercial Street Criterium in Plainfield, IL.

A few notes ahead of the final race:

  • This is your final chance to earn points toward the Illinois Cup. Your final score will be the sum of your best 6 races. If you race all 7 races in the series, your worst score will be discarded.
  • Current standings have been updated and can be viewed at www.illinoiscup.org
  • Registration for Commercial Street Criterium will re-open tonight, August 28th, at 7:00pm Central Time. This is a great event with deep cash prizes!

Finally, an update on series awards: due to the availability of timing equipment and the State Championship Road Race on Sunday August 29th, Illinois Cup series awards will not be awarded onsite in Plainfield. Series winners will be calculated as quickly as possible upon conclusion of racing in Plainfield. The final series podiums will be posted on Instagram and you will receive your award, gift, and a note from the ICA via mail. All unclaimed awards from 2025 will also be distributed at this time.

Thanks! Looking forward to a great weekend of racing.

Robby Kanyur
Series Director, Illinois Cup

State Championship Jersey Store is open!!!

Gravel, track, crits, and mountain bike… oh my! 🏆

The Illinois State Championship Jersey Store is OPEN!

From today through September 4, Illinois State Championship winners can purchase a jersey to celebrate their success and represent their championship accomplishment.

Thank you for the time, effort, and dedication you put into racing—and congratulations on becoming an Illinois State Champion! 🏆

The jersey store closes September 4, so don’t miss your chance to celebrate your championship.

For our road race state championships winners, we will make sure you get the chance to order this round before the store closes.

Please email: ilcyclingassociation@gmail.com for the link to order. Or DM ICA on Instagram/Facebook for the link.

We will reopen the store after CX state champs if you miss this round.

 

2026 Cyclocross State Championship Vote

Hi Everyone,

CROSS IS COMING…because of this inevitable fact of life, its time we host the vote for our 2026 state championship venue. We will be picking from the CCC schedule.

The voting window for the State Cyclocross Championship venue is officially open! Please review the rules below and submit your club’s ranked ballot.

The Four Venue Choices

  • Glenwood
  • The Forge
  • Woodstock
  • Montrose
    (Note: For venues hosting doubleheaders, the State Championship status applies strictly to the Sunday race.)

How to Vote
We are utilizing a ranked-choice voting system. Please rank all four venues in order of preference:

  • 1 = Your first/highest choice
  • 2 = Second
  • 3 = Third
  • 4 = Your last/lowest choice

Voting Eligibility & Weight

  • Each participating USAC club receives one collective ranked ballot.
  • The Board of Directors holds 4 total votes. (VP, At large, Treasurer, Secretary)
  • In the event of an tie, the Board President will cast the tiebreaking vote.
  • Votes are to be emailed to ilcyclingassociation@gmail.com

Please coordinate with your club members and submit your finalized rankings before the deadline on August 7th!

Please submit your club’s finalized ballot before the deadline on the first Friday of August.

Best regards,

Rage Thomas, ICA President