American Greg LeMond's victory in the Tour de France will havean impact on Sunday's Sun-Times Illinois Criterium Championships,according to director Ken Carl.
The 16-race program in Downers Grove has drawn more than 600riders. When the Crit made its debut fives years ago, there were 172riders. Last year, 550 cyclists competed. Race day registrationwill start at 8 a.m.
"We're expecting a strong increase in participants due to thepopularity of cycling and LeMond's success," Carl said. "There's beena big effect from that."
This year's Illinois Criterium field will not only be bigger,it will be much faster. Professionals will ride for the first timein …
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