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GGP 2009 HEADLINE
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new zealand flayThe Subway Avanti Cycling Team Kiwis flew into town on a scorching hot Sunday in Glencoe hoping to finish one, two, three in the 3rd annual Glencoe Grand Prix pro bike race held August 9th. MIssion accomplished two-thirds with Josh England crossing first followed by his teammate former World Omnium Champion Hayden Godfrey. But Brian Cornelius of Scottsdale, AZ and Landis Trek had his own ideas and spoiled the trifecta with solid work to finish third. Go to complete results. click here
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Stacie Juris Miss Illinois Teen USA
Stacie Juris, Miss Illinois Teen USA 2009, will appear this Sunday at the GGP from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm to assist with the kid races and hand out ribbons. Learn more! click here

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RACE FOR FREE IN THE 2009 GGP.
Want to race this year's Glencoe Grand Prix for FREE? Find out how! click here

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The Glencoe Grand Prix is the signature event of the inaugural GEF Summerfest that includes a 5K run, golf tournament, live music food and fun. Click for Details click here


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A survey of the 2008 GGP race participants has recently been completed and now available. Click to download the pdf. pdf icon

2008 GGP Riders Survey Comments

"The GGP did a fantastic job. Not sure could be improved right now."

"everything was well organized"

"I really enjoyed the atmosphere and location of GGP. I will most definitely be doing this race again in 2009."

"kid-friendly, well-run, nice people, good course!"

"Well organized. Everything is thought through and addressed ahead of time, races run on time."

"It was a fun well organized race -- keep up the good work. It was nice that you had a separate women's category for the lower categories."

"Chip timing. It was cool to read the results lap per lap."

"Neutral support is nice - no messy wheel pit."

"Great organization and great at pulling in the community to get excited about a bike race. Certainly does a lot to make a bike racer feel appreciated."

"The atmosphere is great, being right there in downtown Glencoe. Lots of shops seem to participate, makes it a nice day overall"

"The organization of the race from reg to the start line is one of the best I've ever raced"

"what sets GGP apart is its appreciation to its riders. everyone, even the newest racers, feel welcome."

"It was nice to have a cat 3 only race for the women."

"I love being able to ride from Chicago to the start!"



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