The 2018 Illinois State Cyclocross Championships took place at Montrose Harbor, located on Lake Michigan on Chicago's North Side. The race held on December 2 was the last series race of the 2018 Chicago Cross Cup series that started at Caldwell Woods in September.
Racing each weekend of the Chicago Cross Cup kicks off with the Masters Men 35+ and then continues through the day, culminating with the popular Cat 4 and Cat 4/5 races.
Photographer Timothy Gray of Galesburg, Illinois headed to Chicago early last Sunday for the Masters 35+ race. He sent in this black and white gallery from the race.
Photo Gallery: 2018 Masters Illinois State Cyclocross Championships
The muddy downhill into the barriers was a challenging part of the course. 2018 Illinois State Cyclocross Championships, Montrose Harbor. © Timothy Gray
