Raceway Rally Information
The Event
CAMBr’s 2025 mountain bike race series will be kicking off with the 3rd annual Raceway Rally on July 13. Part of a three-race series including the Paul Douglas Pursuit and the Palos Meltdown, the Raceway Rally will test your riding skills over some of the best single-track trails in the Midwest. This is a spectator-friendly venue so bring the whole family along to cheer you on! Raceway Woods is conveniently located in Carpentersville, IL just 2 miles north of I-90 on Rt. 31 and only 40 miles from downtown Chicago. There are race categories for everyone. Sign up today and get ready to have an absolute blast!
Packet Pickup
Racers can pick up their racer packet on Saturday July 12, from 12 PM until 3 PM, at Main Street Bicycles, 39 East Main Street, Carpentersville, IL 60110. Race day packet pickup on Sunday is from 7:30AM onward. We recommend Saturday to beat the crowds!
Parking
Parking maps will be posted 2 weeks before the Race, June 29. There will be parking signs at all the parking entrances and additional signs leading to them. There will also be racer, spectator, and volunteer signs leading to the main event area.
Race Color Scheme
New for 2025 - we will be using the following color scheme to differentiate the various categories and courses:
Race Day Schedule (to be updated)
8:45 am – Opening Ceremonies
9:00 am – First Timers Race
9:30 am – Adaptive Mountain Bike (aMTB) Short Course
9:30 am – Adaptive Mountain Bike (aMTB) Long Course
9:40 am – Awards Presentation – First Timers
10:20 am – Awards Presentation – Adaptive Mountain Bike (aMTB)
10:30 am – Juniors
10:37 am – Men’s Novice (2 age group waves at 2-minute intervals)
10:45 am – Women’s Novice
11:15 am – Awards Presentation – Juniors
11:25 am – Awards Presentation – Novice Men
11:35 am – Awards Presentation – Women
11:50 am – Kids Race
12:10 pm – Awards Presentation Kids
12:30 pm – Men’s Sport (5 age group waves at 2-minute intervals)
12:45 pm – Women's Sport
1:40 pm – Awards Presentation – Sport Men
2:10 pm – Awards Presentation – Sport Women
2:30 pm – Pro/Expert Men
2:32 pm – Comp Men
2:34 pm – Pro/Expert Women
2:36 pm – Comp Women
4:05 pm - Awards presentation – Comp Men
4:35 pm - Awards presentation – Comp Women
4:15 pm - Awards presentation – Pro Men
5:00 pm - Awards presentation – Pro Women
Note – Award Presentation times are approximate times
Special Categories:
Fat Bike is only available in the Novice, Sport, and Comp races.
Single Speed is only available in the Novice, Sport, Comp, and Pro/Expert races
Clydesdale is only available in the Sport race.
Adaptive Mountain Bike (aMTB)
Strictly for riders with mobility impairments. E-assist permitted for this race only
Cash Prizes
See https://runsignup.com/Race/PalosMeltdown/Page/Awards
