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Quad Cities Racing Opportunities

Racing events have become so diverse that nearly anyone of any age with good aerobic ability can participate. The following events are either organized or supported by the QCBC.

Kwik Star Criterium

Time Trial Series

Senior Olympics

East Moline Track BMX Speedway Race Series

Kwik Star Criterium

The Kwik Star Criterium is held on Memorial Day in the Village of East Davenport with an emphasis on great racing and spectator entertainment. The program includes riders ranging from Juniors (ages 10-14) thru Masters (60+) including both amateurs and professions. This is a great event to support local riders as they mix it up with other Midwest & National level riders.

Fraterium Race features local riders on the fat tire bikes for two laps around the circuit. The race is held just before the Pros race.

The Koehler Electric Kids Races (ages 2-9) are a crowd favorite.

Lodging. Local families invite top race teams to stay at their homes to save travel expenses and share their racing experiences via the club’s Host Housing program. Food and beverages are available at restaurants and bars on the racecourse.

Admission to all races is free to the public. VeloSport Iowa Racing Team is a very enthusiastic group of local riders providing amateur men, women and Junior riders that race in the Quad Cities. Our local racers enjoy encouragement as they compete in front of a hometown crowd.

Club Racing

The QCBC club racing returns each spring with Time Trial and Road Races, beginning in May and ending in August. Times, locations and distances are different each month so please check the race schedule for additional details.

You don’t need to be a “seasoned racer”. Club races give cyclists a chance to develop their technique and racing skills without the need for a cycling license and without having to travel away to attend a race.

Many cyclist use the Time Trials where you race against the clock to see how their fitness is improving over the cycling season. Club Racing afford cyclists a great opportunity to experience racing in a low-key environment.

QCBC membership is not required to race.

Quad Cities Senior Olympics

The Senior Olympics are a series of sports and non-sports events/activities for those over 50 (although some events admit participants as young as 40). The only qualification is to be of age, and the level of competition is somewhat more relaxed compared to other sanctioned events. See qcsogo.org for details.

Other Racing Opportunities

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The Illinois Senior Olympics, based in Springfield began in 1977, making it the oldest State Games in the United States. Springfield’s first Senior Olympics hosted 122 athletes and as years have passed the participation has increased immensely, the Illinois Senior Olympics now host up to 1,200 male and female athletes, ages 50 years and older. The oldest athlete to ever compete was 99. Springfield is the only qualifying site for the state of Illinois.

The Illinois Cycling Association administers bicycle racing for USA Cycling in Illinois. The ICA’s goal is to promote amateur bicycle racing in Illinois by coordinating an organized and balanced race calendar.

The Iowa Senior Games (ISG) is an Olympic-style sports festival for men and women who are at least 50 years of age.

The ISG offers opportunities to compete for medals in 30 sports and skill contests with nearly 100 events. Please join us for athletic/recreational games focusing on fellowship in a fun and exciting environment. Age groups are broken into 5 year brackets (50-54 / 55-59 / etc) with Gold, Silver and Bronze medals awarded for each age group.

The mission of The Iowa Bicycle Racing Association is to grow competitive cycling in Iowa and assist our athletes in achieving sustained success in national cycling competition. We accomplish this by: Assisting in the promotion and support of bicycle races that recognize and honor dedication, sportsmanship and team spirit. Assist race organizers with the resources to create safe and challenging events that welcome new racers and experienced veterans alike. Provide and promote incentive and educational programs for athletes and officials. Maintain a calendar of USAC racing events.