Week 6: Mosora Memorial Points Races s/b Bouledogue Tout Noire
Thursday night’s program is in memory of local legend Chris Mosora whom the world lost in 2020. Chris was well known throughout the Chicagoland area as an accomplished track and road racer and was never one to turn down any race, especially those with “individual” and “time trial” in the title. Indeed, Chris was known to show up to road time trials with a fixed gear bike, both baffling and garnering awe from his competitors. On any given Thursday night, Chris could be found at the velodrome, likely at the pointy end of the field and launching seemingly endless attacks, which was his style. He also was known for tinkering with his position and gear, and we’d like to think he pioneered the extreme shallow drop bars which are prevalent today. Chris was always in the mix in the Category 1/2 Rider of the Year competition, handily winning the competition in 2010. He achieved local legend status when he won the 2010 Roger DeLanghe Trophy Race against a stacked field of strong local and regional racers, previous champions, and even an Olympian.
Off the bike, Chris was soft-spoken with a witty and dry sense of humor that always would leave a smile on your face. Chris was an admitted audiophile and a jazz lover, who took tremendous pride in his home's sound system. He was a person who always had something wise to say, and when he gave advice, you listened. Chris and his wife, Stacy, relocated to Tucson, where they continued their tradition of spreading love and happiness via the bicycle with their coaching business, On The Box Coaching.
Racing starts promptly at 6:45 pm
USA Cycling license required
Registration online only at:
registration.erv.veloreg.com
2026 racing fees
Adults: $30
Masters 40+ race: Additional $10 (must register for category racing)
Juniors: $15
Juniors: Additional $5 to race in category
2026 Membership Vie13 cloth numbers: $30
2026 ILLINOIS STATE MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Saturday June 20th
Rain date: Sunday June 21st
Racing starts at 9:30 AM
Cost: $10 per event
Registration: registration.erv.veloreg.com
Held under USAC permit 2026-15974
All categories (1 through 5) are eligible
** Eligibility of IL state champion limited to racers with primary residence of IL**
Categories
Men 35-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
Women 35-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
Schedule of events
200m Men by age group + match sprint; Women by age group + match sprint
500m TT Men 50-59, 60+; Women 35-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
750m TT Men 40-49
1000m TT Men 35-39
2K IP Men 50-59, 60+; Women 35-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
3K IP Men 35-39, 40-49
3K TP Women 30+, 40+, 50+ (3 riders)
4K TP Men 30+, 40+, 50+ (4 riders)
Team Sprint Men 30+, 40+, 50+; Women 30+, 45+
IP = individual pursuit, TP = team pursuit
