Chicago Grit

Chicago Grit Chicago Grit The premiere pro/amateur road cycling series in and around Chicagoland (July 19-28 for the 2024 series).

Each day features high-energy cycling action complemented by kids' activities, entertainment, food & drink, merchant sales and more!

11/05/2026

Last few days to save on reg for Chicago Grit!
Prices go up 5/15 so if you're planning on racing (and like to save money) click the link in bio 😀

05/05/2026

We are pleased to announce Borah has returned as our Official Jersey Sponsor for 2026! We are thrilled to be working with them again this year. Some of you might remember the iconic Graffiti jersey Borah created to celebrate our 10 year anniversary (in 2022). We are hoping to create an equally iconic jersey, with the help of our riders.

In a few weeks you’ll get the opportunity to vote on our 2026 jersey, designed by Borah.

In celebration of our partnership, Borah is offering an exclusive 10% discount available to 2026 riders only. In order to claim this promo, click the button below and submit proof of entry.

We truly cannot say enough good things about working with Borah. From in-house designers to a highly responsive, American-based crew the process from design to delivery is always seamless.

To get started with your design, click the 🔗 in our bio❤️

30/04/2026

of lives most of the year in the small town of Timaru, more than two hours away from the nearest major city. He wakes up early, heads to work, then hops on the bike - riding long hours (usually solo) often finishing in the dark.
After months of solo training, he’ll return to the US this summer to race Grit alongside a strong team, all with one purpose: to get international Kiwi recognition.

Link in bio to read his story (on our website under the About tab)

Why We Ride is a monthly spotlight series Presented by to celebrate riders who define Chicago Grit’s cycling community. Huge thank you to SRAM for supporting cyclists across the world🙌🏽

We’ve adjusted categories based on past years to create stronger, more competitive fields — and added 5-day mini series ...
19/04/2026

We’ve adjusted categories based on past years to create stronger, more competitive fields — and added 5-day mini series so you can still race for glory even if you can’t make all 10 days.

Run the first half.
Hit the back half.
Or take on the FULL GRITTY.

And for Masters? The USA Masters Cup takes over the final 5 days.

Registration is now open (link in bio)

Registration is LIVE. 🔥After a very real (and very funny) date mix-up… Chicago Grit 2026 is officially open.👉 Register n...
18/04/2026

Registration is LIVE. 🔥

After a very real (and very funny) date mix-up… Chicago Grit 2026 is officially open.

👉 Register now (link in bio). Lock in early bird pricing through May 15.

17/02/2026

Every race tells a story you never see.
Behind the sprint finishes and podium celebrations are years of grit, setbacks, and determination — the moments that shape why riders keep showing up when it would be easier to stop.
Why We Ride, presented by , pulls back the curtain on the stories unfolding inside elite racing.
Every month we’ll be sharing a new story from a rider (or riders) who have raced Grit for years and are well-known in the crit scene.
Our first story focuses on and . Thanks to SRAM, they return to Chicago Grit this year leading their new team - with a goal to elevate women’s cycling.

Link to full article in bio

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