Chicago Tri Club

🔁 Transition Clinic 101 🔁
At this point, you’ve swum. You’ve biked. You’ve run. But have you transitioned? Whether you’re looking to shave time off your race or just want to make sure you engage in the self-care that will carry you through the finish line, come out for our dry transition clinic.

📍 Jones College Prep NTA Track & Field (2301 S Federal St, Chicago, IL 60616)
⏰ 3:00pm
📅 Sunday, June 7th, 2026
🎒 Don’t forget to bring all your gears for a full practice (yes, even the goggles and swim cap).

🚨Please RSVP by 11am on June 7th on Stack Team App so we can have a headcount for snacks. RSVPs are encouraged, but don’t let it stop you from joining us last minute. Walk-ins are always welcome.

CTC June Meeting 😎 Meet professional triathlete Amanda Macuiba

We are so excited to welcome Amanda to our June general meeting. Amanda has been racing since college, and turned pro for triathlon in 2025 with two top-10 finishes in the pro field while rocking a 9-5 corporate job as a compensation manager. In addition, Amanda coaches at Vision Quest Cycling, and has a few clients she coaches in triathlon.

Come meet Amanda and hear about her journey as a marathon runner qualified for Olympic trials, and how she became a pro triathlete. We can’t wait to hear about her passion of expanding access to the sport, and helping people achieve their goals!

📅 Wednesday 6/3/2026
🍎 The Bad Apple (658 W Belden Ave, Chicago, IL)
⏰ Social hour starts at 6pm; Program starts at 7pm

✨5/9/26 Saturday Group Ride✨

📍Starting point will be 9am at the CARA Board:
bit.ly/CaraBoard.
😎 Regroup for the no-drop should be at:
- Queens Landing (across from Buckingham Fountain)
- Promontory Point
- South Shore Cultural Center
🐺Extended mileage to Wolf Lake, IN optional.

‼️Please mind your ABCs! (Air/Brake/Chain). Wear a helmet, be a paid CTC member.

🚲Spring Cleaning: Bike Fitting & Maintenance🔧

Join us for CTC May General Meeting 🛞 Bring your bike front wheel to practice fixing a flat with the help of the staff at Johnny Sprockets. Learn about bike fitting from Sarah Rice of www.pedaltailor.com
📍Location: Johnny Sprockets (3140 N Broadway,
Chicago, IL 60657)
⏰ Wednesday 5/6/26, 6 PM- 8 PM
🍿Social hour starts at 6 PM, program starts at 7 PM.

🚴🏻‍♀️We’re rolling out this Saturday!🚴‍♂️

CTC Saturday Group Ride Start Location:
📍CARA Board (Diversey & the Lakefront Trail)
⏰ 4/25/26 at 9:00am, please arrive early so we can start on time.

🚴No-drop regroup points:
• Queen’s Landing (across from Buckingham Fountain)
• Promontory Point
• South Shore Country Club

‼️Extended route:
For those looking to go longer, we’ll continue down to Calumet Park and the Indiana border sign.

👷For the newbie route (2026) and pre-ride checklist, please check Stack App. You have to be a CTC member, wear a helmet, and have a working bike to join the group ride. Safety first!

🔥 CTC TRACK & FURIOUS Thursday track workout is starting this week!

📍Details: Thursday 4/16, 6:30PM at the Montrose Beach Track & Field at Wilson/Lakeshore Drive.

🏃🏽‍♂️‍➡️ We will be doing an introductory workout this week that will determine everyone’s baselines for track training.

☕️ Bring your own mug for hot chocolate and connect with other CTCers after the run!

✨ Bonus: we will have a CTC gear give away!

🌤️ Weather: Rain or shine but if there’s lightning, we will alert everyone on the Stack app.

🏃🏻‍♀️‍➡️ Clothing: bring layers for converting from day to night. We will have someone to do gear watch!

Easter Bunny Comes to Muffin Run 2026

CTC April Meeting for the New Triathlete Newbie Training Program Kickoff is set for Wednesday 4/1/2026, 6-8pm!
New meeting location to accommodate our biggest turnout yet. 🍎 The Bad Apple (private rear room), 658
W Belden (at Lincoln).

Come meet local triathletes, mingle, and learn about our mentoring program. As usual, first drink is on The Club. A full dinner menu is available and more drinks available for individual purchase. For questions, please visit link in bio or reach out on Stack Team App.

New Triathlete Program Starts April 1
Included with Club Dues ($50 Annually)

CTC Newbie Program The CTC New Triathlete Training Program is free with regular member dues  (join here!) and leads up to the Pleasant Prairie Sprint Distance Triathlon on June 28, 2026.  It's not too late to join the Program!