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Illinois State Championship Jersey Store – Coming Soon

Hi Everyone,

As you may know, we do not receive the same level of funding to provide State Championship Jerseys to all winners. However, we recognize the interest in purchasing a jersey to commemorate your achievement.

We’re excited to announce that we are working with Pactimo to open the Illinois State Championship Jersey Store for a limited time this April. This will allow past winners from all categories to purchase a championship jersey. The store will reopen in the future after more championship races(end of 2025).

If you won a state title and would like to order a jersey, please email the ICA board with the following details: ilcyclingassociation@gmail.com

  • Your name
  • Category and race you won
  • Desired quantity of jerseys

Both short-sleeve and long-sleeve options will be available. Once the store opens, you will receive a link to place your order. We empower you to wear your jersey in the category you won until the next Championship takes place!

Thank you for your patience and support!

2025 State Championships

The 2025 season is quickly approaching!

Applications for the 2025 State Championships are now open. Races can put their name in the hat for selection by sending an email to ilcyclingassociation@gmail.com and including their race name, date of event, a flyer if available, and a couple of paragraphs that will be sent to all voting teams for consideration. The following championships are now open for application through Feb 17th, 2025:

Criterium
Road Race
Mtb
Gravel
Time Trial

Voting will then take place from Feb 19th through Feb 26th. Each registered club with USA Cycling will be allowed 1 vote as a club. The board of the ICA will be allowed to vote as a “club” with a total of 2 votes (discussed and confirmed during the last open board meeting). Due to the ongoing low number of races applying we will forego having a State Championship Committee for 2025.

Track championships will once again be a part of the programs at the Ed Rudolph Velodrome. Refer to https://www.northbrookcyclecommittee.org/ for any pertinent information as it develops throughout the season.

We will open applications for the 2025 Cyclocross State Championship in June 2025.

Illinois Cup races will be discussed at the Race Directors Meeting Feb 9th. Participation in the Illinois Cup will be opened at a later date. Stay tuned!

ICA Race Directors Meeting 2025! February 9th

Hi Everyone!

We are excited to announce the ICA Race Directors meeting for 2025. It will be hosted at the Kane County Fairgrounds during the Chicago Bike swap.

All are welcome. We will cover information that race directors will find useful for the upcoming season. New or perspective race directors or even club members looking to learn information to take back to their club are welcome. This will also act as the Monthly meeting for the ICA. No normal meeting 2nd Wednesday. Bike swap link: https://www.chicagowinterbikeswap.com/

Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St.Charles Illinois 60174
Prairie Events Center, Upstairs, Main Room.
“As you enter the building, turn left and take the elevator or staircase to the second floor. The meeting will be held in the main room on the second floor.”

Topic: ICA Race Directors Meeting & Monthly meeting
Time: Feb 9th, 2025 11:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

Illinois Cycling Association is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84802395579?pwd=SUpQcGU4U2srYXo4N1k2VUcwcitBQT09

Meeting ID: 848 0239 5579
Passcode: 312847

Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kn3dd1PQu