Tour of Elk Grove ( July 31 - August 2 )
Residents and bicycle enthusiasts watch the professional cyclists compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Riders in the women's open 1/2/3 enter a turn on the second day of the Tour of Elk Grove cycle race.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Residents and bicycle enthusiasts watch the professional cyclists compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Dawn Tuozzo, left, Jacob Hespel, 12, and Steve Goldsmith watch the pro cyclists compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Cathy Adamsick of Mundelein and her daughter, Meagan, 16, join other residents and bicycle enthusiasts to watch the pro cyclists compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Keven Lacombe is 100 meters from the finish during the 4.5 mile time trial on the first day of the Tour of Elk Grove cycle race Friday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Jonathan Cantwell wins the Pro Men's Criterium Sunday during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Residents and bicycle enthusiasts watch the professional cyclists compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Professional cyclists make the curve as they compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Residents and bicycle enthusiasts watch the professional cyclists compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Jessica Groenhof, 5, waits at the finish during the first day of the Tour of Elk Grove cycle race Friday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Ben Jacques-Maynes competes duirng the time trial on the first day of the Tour of Elk Grove cycle race Friday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Ben Day competes during the time trial on the first day of the Tour of Elk Grove cycle race Friday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Residents and bicycle enthusiasts watch the professional cyclists compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Residents and bicycle enthusiasts watch the professional cyclists compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Jonathan Garcia speeds by during the first day of the Tour of Elk Grove cycle race Friday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Residents and bicycle enthusiasts watch the professional cyclists compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
A rider races past lillies planted along Elk Grove Blvd. on the first day of the Tour of Elk Grove Friday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Residents and bicycle enthusiasts watch the professional cyclists compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Jonathan Parrish competes during the first day of the Tour of Elk Grove cycle race Friday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Paramedics assist one of two competitors injured after a crash 50 meters from the finish of the Daily Herald Cat. 3. race on the second day of the Tour of Elk Grove cycle race.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Floyd Landis crosses the finish during Friday's trime trial on the first day of the Tour of Elk Grove cycle race.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Residents and bicycle enthusiasts watch the professional cyclists compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Riders start the Daily Herald Cat. 3 race on the second day of the Tour of Elk Grove cycle race.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Residents and bicycle enthusiasts watch the professional cyclists compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Eventual winner of the women's open 1/2/3 Laura Van Gilder leads during the second day of the Tour of Elk Grove cycle race.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Spencer Huebner of Sleepy Hollow crosses the finish during the charity time trial on the first day of the Tour of Elk Grove cycle race Friday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Residents and bicycle enthusiasts watch the professional cyclists compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Residents and bicycle enthusiasts watch the professional cyclists compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Waylon Janowiak of Michigan City, Ind. wins the Daily Herald Cat. 3 race during the second day of the Tour of Elk Grove cycle race.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Professional cyclists take off from the start as they compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Residents and bicycle enthusiasts watch the professional cyclists compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Ben Jacques-Maynes is panned while riding past lillies on the first day of the Tour of Elk Grove cycle race Friday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Laura Van Gilder is the winner of the women's open 1/2/3 on the second day of the Tour of Elk Grove cycle race.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Residents and bicycle enthusiasts watch the professional cyclists compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Nate Iden of Chicago leads the pack during the Daily Herald Cat. 3. race on the second day of the Tour of Elk Grove cycle race.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Residents and bicycle enthusiasts watch the professional cyclists compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Riders are tightly bunched early in the Daily Herald Cat. 3 race on the second day of the Tour of Elk Grove cycle race.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Residents and bicycle enthusiasts watch the professional cyclists compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Residents and bicycle enthusiasts watch the professional cyclists compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Residents and bicycle enthusiasts watch the professional cyclists compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Residents and bicycle enthusiasts watch the professional cyclists compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
During light rainfall, Catherine Vogel of Roselle watches the Daily Herald Cat. 3. race on the second day of the Tour of Elk Grove cycle race.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Residents and bicycle enthusiasts watch the professional cyclists compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Residents and bicycle enthusiasts watch the professional cyclists compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Residents and bicycle enthusiasts watch the professional cyclists compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Ben Jacques-Maynes competes on the first day of the Tour of Elk Grove cycle race Friday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Professional cyclists compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Residents and bicycle enthusiasts watch the professional cyclists compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Residents and bicycle enthusiasts watch the professional cyclists compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Tomas Moran of Lombard watches the women's open 1/2/3 race with his dad, Jorge, on the second day of the Tour of Elk Grove cycle race.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Residents and bicycle enthusiasts watch the professional cyclists compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Karl Menzies of OUCH racing team holds up the trophy after he wins the overall Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove Sunday during the final day of racing.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Residents and bicycle enthusiasts watch the professional cyclists compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Residents and bicycle enthusiasts watch the professional cyclists compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Residents and bicycle enthusiasts watch the professional cyclists compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Residents and bicycle enthusiasts watch the professional cyclists compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Residents and bicycle enthusiasts watch the professional cyclists compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Residents and bicycle enthusiasts watch the professional cyclists compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Luke Mitera of Elk Grove Village holds his little brother, Kacper, on his shoulders during the first day of the Tour of Elk Grove cycle race Friday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Residents and bicycle enthusiasts watch the professional cyclists compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Floyd Landis competes during the time trial on the first day of the Tour of Elk Grove cycle race Friday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Residents and bicycle enthusiasts watch the professional cyclists compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
A rider crosses the finish during the first day of the Tour of Elk Grove cycle race Friday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Residents and bicycle enthusiasts watch the professional cyclists compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Residents and bicycle enthusiasts watch the professional cyclists compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Residents and bicycle enthusiasts watch the professional cyclists compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Residents and bicycle enthusiasts watch the professional cyclists compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
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