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History
Northbrook Cycle Committee History - Mr. Andy Englelhardt
The organization that is responsible for the staging of the weekly
series of races here at the Northbrook Velodrome each Thursday during
the summer is known as The Northbrook Cycling Committee. Let us take a
look at the history of this organization....
Velodrome history - Ed Rudolph
Edward J. Rudolph, who trained some of the greatest speed skaters in
U.S. history in Northbrook, and was the most significant force behind
the Northbrook Park District's development, died Dec. 24. He was 92...
Illinois Racing History - Humboldt Park Bicycle Track
The first track was a cement track built in 1928. Racing was probably
somewhat limited, but there have been some reports of organized racing
on a small scale....
Northbrook Cycle Committee History - Richard Bagger
The staging of these weekly Thursday night races here at the Ed
Rudolph/Meadowhill Park is the result of efforts by some very dedicated
individuals....
Northbrook Cycle Committee History William J. “Torchy” Peden 1906 – 1980
This year the Northbrook Cycling Committee dedicates these weekly
bicycle races to the memory of Mr. W. J. “Torchy” Peden..