2025 CAMBr Chicagoland Race Series Powered by SRAM

The Event
CAMBr’s 3rd annual mountain bike race at Paul Douglas Woods takes place on July 27, on one of CAMBr's newest trail systems. The Paul Douglas Pursuit is part 2 of a 3 race series that includes the Raceway Rally and the Palos Meltdown. The 2025 CAMBr Chicagoland Race Series Powered by SRAM 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!  Paul Douglas Woods is located in Hoffman Estates, IL just 2 miles north west of Woodfield Mall and just off of I-90 on Central Rd. and only 30 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 26, from 12 PM until 3 PM, at Crank Revolution (https://www.crankrevolution.com/), 1636 W. Algonquin Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192. Race day packet pickup on Sunday is at Paul Douglas Forest Preserve (Race Day Site) from 7:30AM onward.  We recommend Saturday to beat the crowds!

Parking
There will be limited parking at Grassy Ridge Meadow parking, with additional parking at DMG MORI USA and BIG DAISHOWA Inc off of S. Freeman Rd.  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

Note – Award Presentation times are approximate times

Series Racers
Depending on the size of the field, Series racers in the Novice, Sport, Comp and Expert races may be called up to the front at the starting line.  "Series racers" refers to racers who are registered for all three races in the Series.

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