Elgin Cycling Classic 2008

I got to enjoy Sunday morning in the Lords Park neighborhood volunteering as a corner marshal. It was a beautiful day for bike racing through the hills and turns of the tree lined streets.

UPDATE: Newspaper links
Frenzied finish in Elgin Cycling Classic - The Courier News
Photo Gallery - The Courier News
Wisconsin man wins Elgin Cycling Classic - Daily Herald

The Master Men 40/50 race is about to start.

The Master Men's race in progress.

Councilman John Steffen in the center during the Cat 5 race.

Bob Mihelich of Elgin is cooling off after his first bike race. Fans, Erin and Reed found a shady spot to cheer him on.

Sgt. Glenn Theriault was busy checking on the corner marshals and keeping us supplied with water while supervising the route.

Three of the Elgin Cycling Classic committee members, John Steffen, Betsy Couture and Darlene Hulin take time for a photo op.

The race is possible because of the efforts of volunteers and the generosity of the sponsors:
Sherman Health
The City of Elgin
Cla-Val
Fox Valley Endodontic Specialists, Dr. Cindy Rauschenberger
TranSystems
YWCA
Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin