Lake Bluff Hub and Cycle

🎶 Come for the racing. Stay for the music.

The Nic Barnum Band will be performing live from 4:00–7:00 PM on the Lake Bluff Village Green during the 14th Annual Northwestern Medicine Lake Bluff Criterium!

Spend the afternoon watching elite cyclists race through downtown Lake Bluff, then relax on the Village Green with live music, local food, family activities, and one of the best summer atmospheres on the North Shore.

Whether you're a cycling fan or just looking for a fun Saturday with family and friends, there's something for everyone.

📅 Saturday, July 25
🕓 Nic Barnum Band: 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 Lake Bluff Village Green

Want to hear more from Nic Barnum before the event? Check out his page:
https://www.facebook.com/nic.barnum/

We'll see you in downtown Lake Bluff for an afternoon of live music, elite racing, great food, and community fun! 🚴🎸☀️

☀️ Looking for the perfect summer event?

The countdown is on for the 14th Annual Northwestern Medicine Lake Bluff Criterium on Saturday, July 25!

Downtown Lake Bluff will once again come alive with elite professional bike racing, the Lake Forest Bank Family Fun Ride, live music by the Nic Barnum Band, delicious food from local restaurants and vendors, community exhibitors, and fun for the whole family.

Whether you're a cycling enthusiast, looking for a fun family outing, or simply want to enjoy a beautiful summer day in downtown Lake Bluff, this is an event you won't want to miss!

📍 Event Details & Schedule:
https://chicago-grit.com/day-9/

🚴 Register for the Lake Forest Bank Family Fun Ride:
https://www.bikereg.com/lake-forest-bank-family-fun-ride-2026

🙌 Interested in volunteering? Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0844A9AE29A3FF2-64200368-volunteers?useFullSite=true #/

We'll see you in Downtown Lake Bluff on July 25!

🚴 The Northwestern Medicine Lake Bluff Criterium is Almost Here! 💜

Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 25, 2026, and join us in Downtown Lake Bluff for the 14th Annual Northwestern Medicine Lake Bluff Criterium—Day 9 of the Chicago Grit Series!

Experience one of the North Shore's premier summer traditions with a full day of FREE family-friendly fun featuring:

🚴 Elite men's & women's professional bicycle racing
🚲 Lake Forest Bank Family Fun Ride
🎵 Live music by the Nic Barnum Band (4:00–7:00 PM)
🍔 Delicious local food & beverages
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly activities
💚 Village Green festivities
🛍️ Local businesses & community vendors

Whether you're a cycling enthusiast, bringing the kids for the Family Fun Ride, enjoying live music, or simply looking for a fun summer day with family and friends, there's something for everyone! The Lake Bluff Criterium has become one of the most exciting and well-attended stops of the Chicago Grit Series, bringing together world-class racing and an incredible community atmosphere.

🚲 Register for the FREE Lake Forest Bank Family Fun Ride:

https://www.bikereg.com/lake-forest-bank-family-fun-ride-2026

🙋 Volunteer at the Criterium:

Help make one of Lake Bluff's biggest community events a success by joining our amazing volunteer team!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0844A9AE29A3FF2-64200368-volunteers?useFullSite=true #/

📍 Plan Your Race Day:

Find the full event schedule, race categories, course maps, parking information, road closures, FAQs, and everything else you need to know on the official Day 9 – Lake Bluff page:

Day 9 – Chicago Grit Series

Invite your family and friends, share this post, and join us in Downtown Lake Bluff on Saturday, July 25 for an unforgettable day of world-class cycling, live entertainment, and community fun!

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