Quad Cities Memorial Weekend Crits — ICA Cup
Four-day criterium racing series across the Quad Cities over Memorial Day weekend. Part of the Illinois Cup points series with multiple venues and all categories.
The vibe
Four days of crit carnage
Memorial Day weekend in the Quad Cities means four days of criterium racing across the Illinois-Iowa border, with multiple venues rotating through the weekend under Illinois Cycling Association Cup points. It’s one of the Midwest’s most concentrated blocks of crit racing — good enough to draw competitive regional fields while still offering solid entry-level categories for developing racers.
The multi-venue format keeps things interesting across the four-day stretch. Each venue has its own character: some favor breakaway specialists, others suit the sprinters who survive the final laps. If you’re building ICA Cup points, this weekend is a significant opportunity. If you’re just starting out in road racing, four races in four days is an accelerated education.
Quad Cities racing has a strong local community — you’ll find the same faces at each event, and the atmosphere is competitive but accessible. Register through BikeReg ahead of the weekend, as fields fill up for the marquee categories. Bring multiple tire options; criterium courses can vary in surface quality across venues.