Northbrook Cycle Committee

Join us at the Ed Rudolph Velodrome

Week 5: International Omnium (Thurs) and Sprinters Dream Omnium (Sat)

Thursday Night: The INTERNATIONAL OMNIUM is a mass start event that is composed of 4 races, the scratch race, tempo (the UCI refers to this as a tempo — it follows our point a lap format, so we refer to this as an international tempo on our flyers), elimination, and points race. Riders are awarded points based on placing in the first 3 events which are added together to form a subtotal. The final event, the points race, is scored as a normal points race with points earned added to the racers points subtotal from the first 3 events. The finishing order for the omnium is based on the accumulated points total, the racer with the most points wins the omnium.

Points are awarded for the first 3 events as follows: 40 for first, 38 for second, 36 for third, etc. If the field is larger than 20 racers, racers finishing below the last 2 points awarded will receive 1 point. Racers who DNF will receive no points but are able to start the remaining events. UCI rules indicate that a racer who DNS an event will not be allowed to complete the omnium, however if that is the case at ERV the racer will have at least 40 points subtracted from their subtotal but will be allowed to start the subsequent events.

**The international omnium format at ERV differs from UCI-level and national-level events, please be aware of this if you compete at different tracks!**

There is no separate Masters race on International Omnium nights.

Racing starts promptly at 6:45 pm
USA Cycling license required

Registration online only at:
registration.erv.veloreg.com

2025 racing fees
Adults: $30
Masters 40+ race: Additional $10 (must register for category racing)
Juniors: $15
Juniors: Additional $5 to race in category
2025 Membership Vie13 cloth numbers: $30


Saturday:

The Saturday Sprinters Dream Omnium series is one of our most popular events. Started by resident sprinter and all-around good guy, Josh Ryan, this event offers a low-key and laid back environment designed around everything sprinters love. The day starts out with all racers doing a flying 200 m TT for seeding. Racers are subdivided into match sprint groups (A, B, C, etc., number of groups dependent on turnout) based on those times. You will sprint against people of similar 200 m times in a format designed to expose you to multiple sprints against different people, so you can get the most out of the day. We end the day with 2 short, sprint focused mass start events.

This event is run under our ATRA permit, you do not need a USA Cycling license to participate! Everyone is welcome! Track bikes required.

Entry: $20 adults, $15 juniors; register online at registration.erv.veloreg.com
Prizes: Bragging rights and experience
Racing begins at 9:30 am. Racing usually runs to about 2 or 3 pm, depending on turnout.

Dates: 5/17, 6/14, 7/12
No rain dates
Open to all racers
USAC license is NOT required

ATRA insured


January NCC Meeting Announcement - Thursday January 16th

The NCC holds meetings on the third Thursday of each month during the off season (November through April). Meetings are virtual and open to the public, see link below. Join us if you can!

The 2025 Northbrook Cycle Committee members are:

President - Matt Moran
Vice President - Josh Ryan
Race Director - Val Brostrom
Treasurer - Chuck Martin
Secretary - Dave Schrauth
Sponsorship Director - Aram Bayzaee
Social Media Director - Katie Voght
Public Relations Director - Mike Ferren
Government Relations Director- Mark Harris

NCC Monthly Meeting - 2025 Season
Thursday January 16th
7:00 – 8:00 pm
Time zone: America/Chicago
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/xuo-wuyq-yea

Photo by: Greg Metzler

NCC December Meeting Announcement Thursday December 19th

The NCC holds meetings on the third Thursday of each month during the off season (November through April). Meetings are virtual and open to the public, see link below.

Agenda items for the December meeting include final nominations and voting for the 2025 Northbrook Cycle Committee board.

The current slate of candidates are:
President - Matt Moran
Vice President - Josh Ryan
Race Director - Val Brostrom
Treasurer - Chuck Martin
Secretary - Dave Schrauth
Sponsorship Director - Aram Bayzaee
Social Media Director - Katie Voght
Public Relations Director - Mike Ferren
Government Relations Director- Mark Harris

Additional nominations can be made at the meeting.
Join us if you can!

NCC Monthly Meeting - 2025 Season
Thursday December 19th
7:00 – 8:00 pm
Time zone: America/Chicago
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/xuo-wuyq-yea

Photo by Ed White

2024 NCC Awards Banquet and Silent Auction - October 27th

2024 NCC Awards Banquet and Silent Auction
Sunday, October 27th

EJ's Place
10027 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60077

Cocktail hour starts at 5 pm
Dinner at 6 pm (family style)

Preregister online, open through Saturday 10/28 at 11:59 PM: $25 Adults, $10 Juniors (18 and under)
https://registration.erv.veloreg.com/

Prices increase for day of to $35 Adults, $15 Juniors

IL State Medals, including:
Mass Start and Timed Events for categories: 1/2, 3, 4, Women
Masters State Championships
Junior State Championships
IL Jerseys for juniors (combined field and girls), cat 1/2, and Women (cat 1/2/3 or winner of combined field) - First jersey provided by NCC, additional jerseys if wanted, at recipients expense ($38/jersey) *Note, if not received from manufacturer in time for banquet, these will be delivered to recipients
PLUS top-3 ROTY trophies awarded and Garner Cup Masters Awards

You don’t need to have won anything to attend. The banquet is a very low-key and fun evening with great food!

Don't forget about the Silent Auction! If you plan to bid, please remember your checkbook or cash. All proceeds will go towards the NCC Track Resurfacing Fund.

EJ's Place
Owner, EJ Lenzi, and manager, Abelino Cepeda, bring over 50 years of combined restaurant experience to Chicago's North Shore. Teamed with a mature, experienced wait staff, and serving the finest food products available, EJ's Place has become the North Shore's premiere supper club. Established since 1997 and selected one of the Chicago Magazine's Best New Restaurants, EJ's menu consists of prime aged steaks and chops, pristine seafood, and traditional Italian specialties.

Huge thanks to our 2025 sponsors!