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Tour of Elk Grove Newsletter
T O U R O F E LK G ROVE 2012 I S S UE
IN THIS ISSUE:
Tour of Elk Grove Main
Events
Block Party Bands
Start/Finish Line Map
Road Closures
Road Race Map
The Tour of Elk Grove is Here
Again!
Elk Grove Village will host the seventh annual Alexian
Brothers Tour of Elk Grove on Friday, August 3 through
Sunday, August 5, 2012. This year’s event will feature worldclass cyclists, a three-stage professional men’s and women’s
race, a children’s Big Wheel race, and the Village Trustees’
Fun Ride. The 2012 event has been designated a Union
Cycliste Internationale (UCI) 2.1 race. The 2.1 designation
ranks the Tour of Elk Grove among the elite cycling competitions in the world.
Trustee Yard Sign Challenge
Both Friday and Saturday evening, the Village will be celebrating the weekend’s festivities by throwing
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Convention Bureau. The Block Parties will allow residents the chance to mingle with the athletes. Food,
soda, and beer will be available for purchase throughout the entire weekend.
Mayor Charity Time Trial
Tour of Elk Grove Main Events
Time Trial/Circuit Course
Map
Be a Smart Spectator
Rainbow Falls Parking
The 2012 Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove will be held in stages. A Stage Race is a series of individual
races (time trials, road races, and circuit races) that are part of a multi-day event. The rider with the lowest
cumulative time for all stages will be deemed the winner. The following is the Pro Men’s races:
2012 Race Schedule
This newsletter is published
by the Village of
Elk Grove Village
901 Wellington Avenue
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Telephone 847.439.3900
TDD 847.357.4088
www.elkgrove.org
The Village Hall is open 8:30 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday for payment of water bills,
vehicle stickers and general
Village information. In addition, the
Saturday of each month from 9:00
a.m. to noon, and the Community
Development counter is open on
August through October from 9:00
a.m. to noon.
Village Board meetings
are generally held on the second
and fourth Tuesday of the month at
7:00 p.m. Visit the Village website
at www.elkgrove.org for upcoming
Village Board meeting dates and
times.
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alone, contre la montre, or against the watch. For our Time Trial, the distance is 7.3 km or 4.5 miles.
Starting times are at equal intervals, usually one or two minutes apart. Based on previous races, the
highest ranked cyclist competes last, giving him the advantage of knowing what time is needed to win.
In time trials, drafting is not permitted if more than one person is on the course. Drafting occurs
by riding closely behind another rider, which creates a slipstream or air pocket. At a time trial race,
spectators will see cyclists wearing lightweight clothing and helmets, and using aerodynamic bicycles
and other specialized equipment.
Chicago Blackhawks - Stage II Road Race - For this portion of the race, all riders will begin the
race simultaneously. The length of road races can vary from a couple kilometers to upwards of 200
kilometers. For our Road Race, the distance is 160 km/99 miles and 10 laps. This race will begin at the
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Gullo International - Stage III Circuit Race - For this part of the race, all riders start simultaneously
and follow the same route. Riders are permitted to draft and even touch other cyclists’ bikes. Teams form
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take over and pass their competitors.
For the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove, a circuit race is used for the regular stage. A circuit is a
race held on a course that riders continually lap. The circuit race is shorter in duration than the Stage
II Road Race, but time is countered with higher rates of speed and intensity during these races. This
year’s circuit race will be 115 km or 72 miles and will feature a brand new course. The circuit race will
run along Elk Grove Boulevard, Tonne Road, Reverend Morrison Boulevard/J.F. Kennedy Boulevard,
Brantwood Avenue, and Penrith Avenue.
Don’t Miss the Friday and Saturday
Woodfield Chicago Northwest Convention Bureau
Block Parties
Even if you miss the racing events on Friday or Saturday, please take some time to join us at the Block Parties,
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approximately 7:30 p.m., following the last race on Friday and Saturday at the corner of Ridge Avenue and Elk
Grove Boulevard. Following both concerts, there will be a spectacular
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Friday night, following the AXA Equitable Pro Men’s Time Trial, 7th Heaven will
take to the stage. 7th Heaven is arguably Chicago’s hardest-working rock bands,
playing over 250 days a year! Their energic showmanship wows audiences and has
earned them a huge fan base for both their classic pop/rock covers and originals.
Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press will kick off the Saturday night Block Party
following the Chicago Blackhawks Pro Men’s Road Race. Calling themselves a “sodium rich” cover band that plays
fun songs to which everyone can dance to and sing along with, Rod Tuffcurls plays music from a wildly eclectic mix
of songs, from the Beatles and Madonna to Les Miserables. Harmonic, zany, and
pure musical fun are good ways to characterize this youthful Chicago pop/rock
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In addition to great music and entertainment from 7th Heaven and Rod Tuffcurls,
there will be food and beverages available at reasonable prices. A Budweiser beer
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Ridge Avenue.
START/FINISH LINE
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Road Closures - Beginning Friday, August 3
In order to accommodate the various courses for the Tour of Elk Grove, several roads will be closed from Friday, August
3 until Sunday, August 5.
On Friday, August 3 – Beginning at 2:15 p.m., the Village will close Elk Grove Boulevard (from Tower Lane to Tonne Road)
and Tonne Road (from Fargo Avenue to Walnut Lane). If you use either of these roads in order to get home from work on
Friday, please use Devon Avenue, Higgins Road, or Lively Boulevard as alternate routes.
On Saturday, August 4 – Beginning at 7:00 a.m., we will close Elk Grove Blvd. (from Rev. Morrison Blvd. to Tonne Road)
and Maple Lane (from Victoria Lane to Love Street).
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Boulevard as a northbound and southbound detour route. In addition, portions of Walnut Lane, Cypress Lane, Victoria Lane,
Carswell Avenue, Clearmont Drive, Maple Lane, Love Street, Laurel Street, Ridge Avenue, Charing Cross, Delphia Avenue,
Bianco Drive, Crest Avenue and Verde Lane will be closed for 30 minutes per hour, 10 minutes at a time, to allow the racers to
complete the Stage II Road Race (see page 4).
Sunday, August 5 – Beginning at 7:00 a.m., we will close Elk Grove Boulevard (from Rev. Morrison Boulevard to Tonne
Road) and Maple Lane (from Victoria Lane to Love Street) for the morning criterium races. In the afternoon, the Pro Men’s
and Women’s teams will ride a Circuit course that will follow the Time Trial course with the addition of a looped section
which will require the closures of Rev. Morrison Boulevard, J.F. Kennedy Boulevard, Penrith Avenue, and Brantwood
Avenue. Closures will begin at 12:45 p.m. and continue until approximately 6:30 p.m.
During the three days of racing, residents will notice many changes regarding how parking is enforced in the
area near the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove race course. We ask that all residents located on and near the
course be patient and courteous during this time. Beginning the day of the race, all vehicles must be removed
from Elk Grove Boulevard and Tonne Road. If your vehicles are not moved off the roadway, they will be towed.
Those with driveway access, who do not move their vehicles prior to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, or 7:00 a.m. on Saturday
and Sunday, will not have access to their vehicles until after the races finish. Once the course is closed off, there
will be absolutely no vehicular traffic along the designated race course. On street parking restrictions on adjacent
streets to the race routes will be waived during the duration of the weekend. Should you need special assistance,
please contact the Police Department at (847) 357-4108. Parking is also available at Queen of the Rosary.
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Have an App for that?
EGTV Channel 6 will also
stream live on the internet
through your computer or
smartphone. Visit http://
www.ustream.tv/channel/
egtv---elk-grove-television6.
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This year the Tour will have
two large screen televisions
(Jumbotrons) set up. One
will be on the north side
of Elk Grove Boulevard,
near the Audubon Skate
Park, and the second will
be on the south side of Elk
Grove Boulevard near Ridge
Avenue for the crowd to
view while the cyclists are
not in sight.
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Again this year, the Village is
extending the broadcast of
the race to Village residents
at home via Channel 6.
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For residents wishing to
watch from the comfort of
their home, a live-feed of
the races will be available
on Channel 6 all weekend.
EGTV Channel 6 will
stream the same coverage as
that being displayed on the
Jumbotrons.
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Friday, August 3, 2012 - Time Trial Course
Sunday, August 5, 2012 - Circuit Course
On Friday, August 3 – Closures for the Time Trial course begin at 2:15 p.m. The Village
will close Elk Grove Blvd. (from Tower Lane to Tonne Road) and Tonne Road (from
Fargo Avenue to Walnut Lane).
On Sunday, August 5 – Closures for the Circuit course begin at 12:45. The route will
follow the Time Trial course with the addition of a looped section which will require the
closures of Rev. Morrison/ J.F. Kennedy Boulevard, Penrith Avenue, and Brantwood
Avenue.
Rainbow Falls Parking - Residents wishing to visit Rainbow Falls may do so by utilizing
Cypress Lane. Alternative routes via Arlington Heights Road may be available. Visit
www.elkgrove.org the week of the bike race for up-to-date detour information.
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VILLAGE TRUSTEES’ - YARD SIGN CHALLENGE
The Elk Grove Village Trustees are once again sponsoring a yard sign challenge
for the 2012 Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove. Residents along the Chicago
Blackhawks Pro-Men’s Road Race route are encouraged to design and create
welcome signs to cheer on the riders. If you do not live along the route, you
can place your sign along the ComEd right-of-way on Tonne Road. Please
put your name, address and apartment number (if applicable) on your sign
in order for each sign to be appropriately judged. On Saturday, August 4, the
Village Trustees will ride along the Road Race route and select the top six (6)
“Welcome to the Tour of Elk Grove” bike race signs.
The yard sign challenge offers a great opportunity for residents of Elk Grove
Village to showcase their community spirit, play an active role in supporting the Village, and cheer on the cyclists.
Participants displayed many creative signs last year and this year looks to be even better. For the safety of the riders,
Elk Grove Village will not allow any signs to hang over the street.
Signs must be placed in a yard or on a driveway by 12:00 p.m. There are no size or material stipulations. For more
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The prizes are as follows:
First Place - $400 Visa Gift Card
Second Place - $200 Visa Gift Card
Honorable Mention (4) - $100 Visa Gift Card
Mayor’s Charity Time Trial
On Friday, August 3, at 3:30 p.m., amateur riders can take off from the same start ramp
and race the same course as the pros just a short while before the actual pros race. This is
your chance to compare your time against the world’s top cyclists on a 4.5 mile time trial
course. The professional Men’s and Women’s Time Trial starts at 4:30 p.m., immediately
following the Charity Time Trial.
Mayor Johnson will once again be participating in the Charity Time Trial. Mayor Johnson
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riders who beat his time. The Mayor will ride at 3:15 p.m. to establish the time to beat.
The Elk Grove Fallen Soldier Memorial Fund was created after Elk Grove Village lost
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and their families have made for our country, Elk Grove Village has established college
scholarships and has partnered with The Heart Of A Marine Foundation to assist military families in need. Proceeds
from the Mayor’s Charity Time Trial will go toward the Elk Grove Fallen Soldier Memorial Fund.
Do You Want to be a Volunteer?
If you would like to be a volunteer for the Tour of Elk Grove events, please contact the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove
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Distance Conversions
Distances for bike races are measured in meters. Below is a conversion chart that converts the distance from kilometers
to miles.
1 km = 0.62 miles
10 km = 6.21 miles
30 km = 18.64 miles
60 km = 37.28 miles
80 km = 49.71 miles
100 km = 62.14 miles
110 km = 68.35 miles
150 km = 93.21 miles
200 km = 108.74 miles
BE A SMART SPECTATOR
Professional cyclists can reach speeds upwards of 40 miles per hour. Please keep an eye on young children as this event moves
much quicker than the average parade. The fastest riders will be escorted by a pace car which will alert spectators that the
riders are coming. Support vehicles will follow their team with back up bikes and equipment for the riders. In cycling, it is
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look both ways before crossing the street!
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race course. Spectators should not sit on the curb to view a cycling race. Cyclists ride very close to the curb, when in packs,
and make very sharp turns. Stand back on corners to allow the cyclists adequate room to make safe turns. Spectators at cycling
events are much louder than the cyclists themselves. The Village encourages families to cheer on the riders and have a good
time. However, safety for both the cyclists and the spectators is paramount.
Racing Terms To Know…
Blocking: When a rider tries to get in the way of other riders. This is usually done as part of a team strategy to slow down the
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Breakaway: A rider or group of riders who have separated themselves ahead of the main pack.
Cat, Category (1, 2, 3, 4, 5): A ranking system for cyclists in amateur racing, from elite (Cat 1) to beginner (Cat 5).
Carve: To ride with great speed around the corner of a twisting road.
Clipless Pedal System: A shoe/pedal system in which the shoe is held in place on the pedal with a releasable cleat. This allows
for riders to both push and pull with their legs.
Derailleur: The mechanism that moves the chain from one gear to another.
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Drafting: Riding closely behind another rider which creates a slipstream or air pocket. The lead rider expends up to 30 percent
more energy than the following rider.
Fork: Component that extends down from the head tube, then splits into two blades that connect to both sides of the front wheel.
Hammerhead: Someone in great shape who goes “all out” most of the time.
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Hook: When one rider, either on purpose or by accident, uses his/her rear wheel to hit the front wheel of the rider behind him/her.
">: Cycling term for a rookie at the professional level.
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Potato Chip: A wheel that has been bent badly. (Also known as a taco.)
Prime: The mid-race sprint for prize, points, or time bonuses. (Also known as Preem.)
Slingshot: Using another cyclist’s slipstream to gain speed and sprint past.
Slipstream: Wind shelter provided by the leading cyclist or group.
Sitting In: When one rider refuses to take a pull and break the wind for the group in which he/she is riding. A derogatory
term is “Wheel Sucker.”
Time Bonus: Time subtracted from a rider’s cumulative time. These can be awarded by winning or placing in a stage, an
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Rainbow Falls Parking
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