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Evanston Grand Prix

City of Evanston, Neighbor

Downtown Evanston will be bustling all day for the annual Evanston Grand Prix presented by Turin Bicycle. Get up close and personal with Olympics-level cyclists as they careen around the city streets clocking in at more than 30 mph.

The 2011 Evanston Grand Prix features several cycling and festival events throughout the day beginning at 9:00 am. Spectactors can watch racing for FREE from any point along the course, any time of day. Spend Sunday, July 17, visiting local shops along the multi-lap, closed course. Choose from more than 30 restaurants and enjoy outdoor dining along the race course all day. The races go on rain or shine.

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