Phil : Do you ever have déjà vu, Mrs. Lancaster?
Mrs. Lancaster : I don’t think so, but I could check with the kitchen.

• Why is this race called Groundhog PSI-Clocross? Well, in 1992 the downtown square of Woodstock, IL was used to film the movie Groundhog Day. Rob Curtis and the PSIMET crew have carried some parts of the movie into the venue.
• This is a double race weekend brought to you by PSIMET Racing at Groundhog PSI-clocross. Note
  there are TWO BikeReg pages, Saturday and Sunday. If you want to race both days you need to register for BOTH days. Each race day is separate so there is not a multi-race discount across days. The multi-race discount still does apply for the same day. Online reg for Sunday’s race will still close at midnight on Friday, but online reg for Saturday’s races will close at midnight on Thursday (tonight). Finally, Saturday’s results will affect staging on Sunday, meaning overall series points will be updated Saturday night for Sunday’s race. If you have any questions, email us.
• Sunday’s event also serves as the Illinois State Cyclo-cross Championships. State jerseys will be awarded in all categories Cat 3 and up, masters, juniors, and single speed. See the BikeReg page for full details.
• Preliminary Staging will be posted here for Saturday and Sunday.
• There is plenty of parking throughout the park. As with all previous years there is NO PARKING ON
  THE GRASS. This is the strictest rule the park and city have for the facility. This also means no vehicles on the grass to drop off gear early in the morning <looks at masters teams>. We say this every year and yet it still ends up being a problem at some point in the day. No cars on grass anywhere for any length of time. Police WILL BE PRESENT all day and may be ticketing
• Speaking of tents – There will no on-site security overnight but there will be regular police patrols
  through the park Friday and Saturday night for those that would like to leave tents or gear overnight at their own risk.
• You will receive a different bib number each day for each race. Please do not re-use your Saturday
  number on Sunday.
• Enter from either of the Park’s North entrances (Kishwaukee Valley Rd or Jackson St). Parking is
  available throughout the park. The entrance on South St as well as the lower lot near that entrance will be closed to allow for staging.
• Food: Perk and Pickle Food Truck will be on site all day long serving breakfast, lunch and an early
  dinner if needed. Serving hours will be from 8am-4pm.
• Weather: In the event of rain or mud there is no water source readily available within the park so please plan for your own needs and refrain from making a mess or destroying turf outside the course. The weather forecast is for very cold temps on Sunday, so please pack and dress accordingly.
• There won’t be much if any daylight left after the last race ends, so please plan accordingly. Also if you can, please help PSIMET tear down the course on Sunday so they aren’t doing it all in the dark.
• Kerrie Kurth will be hosting a Canine Cross on Sunday any time between 11am -12pm. You will run a course with your pup. $5 donation per trial. $20 donation gets you a t-shirt while supplies last. Donations go toward supporting rescue dogs in need.
• With great sadness, PSIMET lost a member and dear friend, Addison Kubil, last Friday. The W4/5 race has been renamed in her honor both days. If you feel so inclined to carry her memory with you while you race we will have Addi stickers at registration you can affix to your bike or bib number.
• If you’re interested in looking over the filming locations for the movie there is a great map for self-guided tours here: http://www.woodstockgroundhog.org/walking-tour/
• Remember to use #psiCX on X and Instagram.
• The Course: Hill repeats and toilet bowls. Actually it is a similar course as previous years with a few small modifications. We will run the same course but different directions for both days with minor variations. Day 1 Counter-clockwise and Day 2 is Clockwise. See the 2025 map here and you can un/check Saturday vs. Sunday.

• Another spooktacular if soggy Halloween race at Campton Cross. Thanks to everyone who made it happen in the inclement weather. Links to all results are in the usual spot here.
• Next up the series has it’s 2nd (and final) double race weekend at Groundhog PSI-clocross hosted by, who else, PSIMET Racing. There are 2 separate races and 2 separate BikeReg pages. You’ll need to register separately for Saturday and Sunday.
• Sunday‘s event is also the Illinois State Cyclo-cross Championships. See the race notes at the bottom of the BikeReg page for rules, eligibility notes, and which categories are being awarded State Jerseys.
• And finally… mark your calendars because we’ve locked in Saturday January 9th 2027 at Specialized Fulton Market for the end of season Awards Party. We’ll have a product raffle, food and drink, and of course all.the.cowbells.

• Welcome back to Anderson Park and Campton CX hosted by Guaranteed Rate Cycling.
• The park just had a bit of a facelift. The race directors look forward to incorporating some new areas in the lower area of the park while still utilizing some crowd favorites like the railroad ties, forest, and meadow in the northwest corner of the property.
• Please help us maintain our outstanding relationship with the park by utilizing the ample designated parking, staying off of the sports ball fields, and of course cleaning up after yourselves.
• Anderson Park in Campton Township (5N180 Brown Rd, Campton Hills, IL 60175). Need directions? From I-90: Randall Road South, to Rt. 64 West, past LaFox Road, turn right onto Brown Road and park is on your left. There are other Anderson Parks in the Chicagoland area, so please go to the correct one. The map on BikeReg is correct.
• Pre-reg closes Friday night on BikeReg .
• Preliminary staging will be posted here on Saturday. Please double check your preliminary staging on Saturday.
• Dave’s SLO Food will again be serving up some fantastic BBQ, including veggie options; burger, wraps, and chili.
• Please NO alcoholic beverages are allowed in the park.
• Campton is our Halloween race. Wear a costume, or not… keep it fun, keep it safe! There will hopefully be a costume contest. As usual the race directors will be looking for the best costumes and awarding those that bring their Halloween spirit. We are always waiting on the edge of our saddles to see what you all come up with each year.  
• Please do NOT warm up on/around the soccer fields to the East of registration. The village has asked us to keep off the areas visible when you pull into the park. If you carefully ride North on Brown Rd for about 200 meters you can hop onto the Great Western trail, which is a great place to warm up. Thank you.
• It’s quite warm right now in Chicagoland, but please check the weather forecast for the St. Charles area, plan and prep your clothing and nutrition accordingly.
• There is plenty of parking on site. Please do not ride or drive on the grass surrounding the course.
• Because of the recent park construction we don’t yet have a course map. Hopefully Tony Pizza can get out to the track on Saturday and provide a pre-ride video. As always, the course might change before Sunday morning.

• Another weekend of amazing weather and a great day of racing at the Sycamore Speedway thanks to ABD. Links to all Results are here.
• Next up the series returns to Campton Hills for Campton Cross. Halloween is on Saturday, so don’t eat too much candy and give yourself a stomach ache… or maybe eat a lot of candy to carbo-load. Either way we can’t wait to see what costumes you all come up with this year. See the course preview on Thursday as the park is under construction and there will likely be course modifications from previous years.
• Remember Daylight Savings ends Sunday morning at 2am, so the clocks Fall back and we get an extra hour of sleep… or you can just get to the race venue early. This means more light in the morning for the Masters racers to warm up in… but the Cat 4’s and Cat 5’s will be finishing their race very close to sunset. If you have time please help the race organizer tear down the course.
• And finally… a reminder that next weekend at Groundhog PSI-clocross is our 2nd double weekend with races on Saturday and Sunday hosted by PSIMET. You’ll need to register separately for Saturday and Sunday. Also, also remember that next Sunday is also the Illinois State Cyclo-cross Championships. Who will claim the first state champs jerseys since 2024??!?

• The series returns this Sunday to the Sycamore Speedway for ABD SYC Speed Cross hosted by Athletes By Design (ABD).
• Location: Sycamore Speedway – 50W086 Il64, Maple Park IL 60151
• Please continue to use the hashtag #ABDcx where appropriate.
• Preliminary staging will be posted here Saturday morning. Please check your staging on Saturday, not Sunday morning. Thanks!
• Pre-reg on BikeReg for the CCC event closes Friday night. Please make sure you are registering for the correct event (see below)!
• If you would like to preview the course there will be a non-series non-USAC race on Saturday: https://www.bikereg.com/abdsscxsat2026 Please make sure you are registering for the correct event, meaning Saturday vs. Sunday.
• The weather forecast looks absolutely amazing!
• All outside alcohol is prohibited. There is a bar / restaurant on the property (Winners Circle) that has a patio with a view of the course as well as beer / food will be sold behind the grandstand. 
• Plenty of parking inside the gates as well as overflow parking north of the great western trail.
• The course is updated from last year with a few new features. The start and finish will still be on the speedway. ABD always finds a way to make their courses challenging and fun!
• Registration will be at the front gate.
• Staging will be on the track after turn 4. 
• No course map right now, but make sure to follow Tony Pizza on the YourTubes for video previews!

• We hope you all had a great weekend with lovely weather!
• The series starts back up this weekend on Sunday 10/25 at ABD Sycamore Speedway. ABD has made some course improvements and the course preview will be posted Thursday. Online pre-reg closes Friday night.
• There is again an ABR sanctioned Preview Race on Saturday 10/24 if you want/need some extra racing.
• If you’re looking for race merch, the Sasquatch Squadron is doing a second printing of t-shirts from Lords Park. Order here.
• And finally… if you’re planning to race at USAC CX Nationals all the info you need is here.

• No series racing again this coming weekend.
• The next series race is Sunday 10/25 at ABD Sycamore Speedway.
• Racing up in Wisconsin this coming weekend.
• Great course and racing this past Sunday at the Screw City CX Classic.
• And finally… we’re lucky to have some really great weather right now… get out and enjoy it as we all know it’s not going to last for long!

• Thanks to the Sasquatch Squadron and Northbrook Garner Bicycle Club for a great event at the new venue Lords Park! Results are posted and linked here.
• Next up the series takes an unprecedented two weeks off. Then on 10/25 the CCC returns to ABD Sycamore Speedway hosted by Athletes By Design. Note there is also a non-CCC warm-up race there on Saturday.
• But fear not, in the meantime there are options for you to race:
  • Screw City Cyclocross Classic is on Sunday 10/11 in Rockford, IL. Patrick and crew have been big supporters and participants in the CCC for a long time and put on great events. Head West to check it out!
  • Also on Sunday, a little event called the Chicago Marathon is happening. Good luck to everyone running!
  • Also, also on Sunday, the Friends of Big Marsh are hosting their 10 year Anniversary event from 12-5pm at Big Marsh. Hopefully things have dried out!
  • Next week check out racing in Wisconsin at Sunnyview Cross on Saturday (maybe, reg is not yet open?) and the Battle of Waterloo on Sunday.
• Remember if you’d like to upgrade your racing category and take half your points with you to the next level you need to do so BEFORE ABD Sycamore Speedway. See our Rules and FAQ page for more details. In fact, since we all have 2 weeks off, now would be a great time for everyone to read through that page and understand the rules. There’s a lot there so if you have questions, please email us and ask!
• And finally… the weather is turning chilly and crisp Autumn days are here. Get outside and enjoy it!

• NEW VENUE
  • This weekend we are at LORDS PARK at 325 Hiawatha Dr.
    Elgin, IL 60120
  • DO NOT GO TO HERITAGE PARK IN WHEELING!!!
• Cohosted by the Sasquatch Squadron powered by Main Street Bicycles and the Northbrook Garner Bicycle Club.
• Online reg is open until Friday night on BikeReg.
• Preliminary staging will be posted here Saturday.
• Numbers are always on your left SIDE (not your back).
• A friendly reminder, DO NOT EVER overtake a rider who is still finishing their race. We thankfully have not had any complaints yet this year about pre-riders getting too close to racers still finishing. Please give everyone the respect you would expect while you are racing. Thanks!

About Lords Park

• The road through the park is NOT a continuous loop. There’s parking all along the loop but the most parking is on the Southern section that goes past the zoo.  The parking lot is by the aquatic center.
• The park is excellent for families. There’s a zoo with Bison and Elk! There are TWO playgrounds, two ponds, and a creek with a path. Go explore, but don’t miss the start of your race(s)!
• There’s ONE indoor permanent restroom building and it should be open. We’ll have port-o-lets as well.
• There’s NO onsite water. BYO pressure washer if you need one

Set up

• DO NOT park in the grass.  Park in designated parking spaces.
• Drop off equipment on the North side. There’s a large turn around that the South side does not have. Both the South and North side allow you to back up into a parking space and unload your gear right where you can set up. Pick up your number(s) while you’re at the turn around.
• Set up your team tents on Sunday.  We’re not permitted to have tents left overnight and it’s not advised.

Food

• Unfortunately there is NO food truck this year. Sorry, but the park did not allow this.  
• There are plenty of restaurants around the corner on Summit Ave. (Rt. 58). After your races, please check out downtown Elgin for food. Elgin Public House, Kubo Sushi, and Shawarma Stop are some favorites.

Course Details

• Staging is in the Northeast corner of the large field.  
• The course runs Clockwise.
• No A/B line this year. Just a straight up cyclocross course as we figure out the park and what works best. We wish there was a sand volleyball court but, sadly, there’s no sand.
• The two-way equipment pit is between the two sections of the parking loop. It’s right around the 50/50 mark based on our GoogleMaps layout. We’ll see how much that changes after setup. Racers will pass the pit be shortly after the start.
• After the last 2 days of rain this weekend’s weather looks great. Lords Park drains well and the race directors have kept the course out of the lowest areas that have the most potential to retain water.

• Course Preview: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1x5BtFSOeaf9OqpNWI8AY2GyVUrPiOM8&usp=sharing

• Wow, a great season opener, double race weekend at Glenwood Academy hosted by South Chicago Wheelmen.
  • Links to all Results are here.
  • Photos by Ned Bowen are here:
    • Day 1 – https://www.flickr.com/photos/196855838@N06/albums/72177720335830621
    • Day 2 – https://www.flickr.com/photos/196855838@N06/albums/72177720335863593
    • If you have photos online, please leave link in the comments below.
• Next up, the series heads West to a new venue at Lords Park. This is the new venue Northbrook Garner Bicycle Club & Sasquatch Squadron have secured to replace Wheeling’s Heritage Park which is under construction. Please go to LORDS PARK in Elgin. Looks for the course preview on Thursda morning. Online reg closes Thursday over on BikeReg here.
• And finally, all CCC series events are now up and open on BikeReg.