Chicago Road Racing and Cyclocross seasons are over for 2011! Team Higher Gear - affectionately called the Gearheads – ranked 5th in the Chicago Cyclocross Cup 2011.
We have a fun team that is looking to grow – at the last race in December, 25 people were racing with the Team Higher Gear.
Our Junior team is growing under the leadership of Tom Mosby and Coach Doug Close. Read More about the Chicago Junior Development Team >>> We are also looking for 10 to 14 year old to race with Team Higher Gear.
Our 2012 women’s team will be led by Francine Haas, Nancy Heymann, Angie Rochester, and our men’s team will include Brian Haas, Delfino Parra, Andre Odendaal, Omar Patalinghug, Will Frame, Josh Kline…just to name a few. Our team is about good times, fun times. Join the Google Group Gear Head Cyclocross to get the latest updates on clinics, races and tips. Our team is also very active on facebook. For more information about our team contact Delfino Parra at our Highland Park location, and become a Higher Gear fan on Facebook.
Now if you are still racing, and would like to register under Higher Gear’s Team, remember the following:
- Register under Higher Gear, team number 11530
- Get an annual license from USA Cycling so that your points are included in the overall Higher Gear Team points. For cyclocross racing get the $60 Mountain License.
- Beginners register under Category 4 or 4B
Cyclocross is a fun family event. Team Higher Gear’s Gear Heads are supported with a (sometimes heated) tent, cowbells, food, refreshments, musical entertainment, mechanical support and a loud cheering section. Check out our Race Reports from the 2011 Chicago Cyclocross Cup races where our Team Higher Gear had full support. These should give you a feel for the spirit of our team:
- 9/18 – Jackson Park
- 10/9 – Elvis Cross
- 10/16 – Carpentersville
- 10/23 – ABD Sunrise Park
- 10/30 - Campton Cross –
- 11/13 – Hilton Indian Lakes Resort – Day 2
“I love Higher Gear. You guys really know how to have fun!! The team tent at cx races is definitely the place to be…great food and great people! I’m looking forward to the race season being part of the Higher Gear team!” – Nancy Heymann
Other opportunities to ride with Team Higher Gear:
Higher Gear also organizes group rides for all levels and riding events such as our Seven Ride with Rob Vandermark or the Ride to Wrigley with World Bike Relief.
In the spring, we will restart weekly rides and clinics: Check our calendar for our list of events, and check out our Women’s Cycling page. Like us on Facebook for the latest.
Looking for a race in Chicagoland, here are some great resources:
The ChicagoBikeRacing.com monitors road races, criteriums and some cyclocross.
For time trials, visit the American Bicycle Racing calendar.
For the track, see the Northbrook Velodrome and the Washington Park Velodrome in Kenosha, Wis.
More complete cyclocross dates will be found at Chicago Cyclocross Cup, Mad Cross and the Wisconsin Cycling Association.
For a comprehensive list of events, races and rides for the 2012 summer season, visit our own Save the Date(s)! page.
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Need Help? Have Questions?
Highland Park | 847-433-2453
Wilmette | 847-256-2330
