It's a discipline becoming more and more popular these days. I watched the Illinois Cup Race or something official sounding like that competition at the Montrose Ave. by the lakefront. All in all, it was fun watching for the whole 15 minutes I was there snapping the photos below, but very discouraging in terms of getting motivated to actually partake in one of these races. Snow on the ground, below freezing temperatures and blustery winds coming off the lake is not the type of setting I am used to when bike riding or racing. If I wanted ride my bike in weather like this, I'd do the IDITAROD in Alaska. But maybe I am just not that hardcore yet or perhaps I am still more of a classic road bike type of a guy. Anyway, here are the pictures. See for yourself!
XXX guys are not only fast, they are also smart. Dismount and run seems to be a better strategery.
Well, it's not exactly like equestrian show jumping but it's still impressive.
And down they goooooo..... watch the brakes!!!
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