West Dundee River Challenge

07/18/2026

Yesterday reminded us exactly why we do this. ❤️🚴‍♂️

Through the heat, the smoke and the delays, West Dundee showed up with grit, grace and pure community spirit. 💛

To our riders, volunteers, course marshals, sponsors, vendors and every single person who cheered from the sidelines, we say THANK YOU. ❤️

Stay tuned for photos from the day! See you next year! 🏁🔥

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07/17/2026

THE WAIT IS OVER. 🔥🚴‍♂️

West Dundee River Challenge races resume at 2:35 PM TODAY!
Join us out on the course. It's GO time. 🏁💛

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07/17/2026

UPDATE: Race Day Schedule Change 🚨

Based on guidance from the Fire Chief and the latest weather reports, today's racing schedule will be delayed until 12:25pm.

Safety first and always. 💛

We can't wait to race with you today! 🚴‍♂️🏁

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07/16/2026

West Dundee knows how to take care of its cyclists! ❤️🚴‍♂️⛪

Need a moment? First United Methodist Church is opening their doors as a Hospitality Suite, located right on the race route!

Snacks. Drinks. Charging. Clothes change. Chill space. Games. Delivery drop. 🙌
Everything you need to reset and ride on. 💛🏁

West Dundee looks forward to welcoming you tomorrow!

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07/16/2026

West Dundee and Elgin are preparing to host the Chicago Grit cycling races for a 14th year this week and next.

07/16/2026

Proud to lead off this series with the community of West Dundee, always welcoming and ready for the all-day party!

There are several reasons why nine suburbs and Chicago’s Fulton Market district shut down city streets one summer day for a bicycle race. The main reason is that the Chicago Grit is more than a bicy...

07/16/2026

Two days away, mark your spot! 🏁
West Dundee River Challenge is gearing up hot! 🌡️

Cyclists will race and legs will burn,
The Leg Breaker waits at every turn! 😈

Costumes and bike parades for the little ones too,
Co****le, live music and food just for you! 🎯🎶🍔

Shop local vendors in the market open air, 🛍️
Join us July 17th and we will see you there! 💛🚴‍♂️

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07/14/2026

It's 95 degrees today. 🌡️🔥

The Leg Breaker doesn't care and neither do our riders. 🚴‍♂️

Come out to cheer on our cyclists, grab a cold drink in the Open Air Market or Restaurant Corridor, and stay cool in the shade at Grafelman Park! ☀️

West Dundee River Challenge is just 3 days away. 🏁💛

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07/13/2026

The West Dundee River Challenge is BACK and so is the Restaurant and Entertainment Corridor on North 2nd Street!! 🚴🏁 On Friday, Dundee's finest local restaurants are gearing up to feed your finish line appetite! ✨ 🍔🍻

Consider this your green light to come hungry. 🟢🏁

The Village Squire Restaurants Bamboozels Emmett's West Dundee Duke's Blues N BBQ Mockingbird Bar + Garden Biggby Coffee - 1011 East Main St., East Dundee, IL Black & Grey Van's Frozen Custard and Burgers Village of West Dundee Chicago Grit West Dundee Events

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