Glencoe Grand Prix Event Production – Bike Race & Festival

The Glencoe Grand Prix isn’t just a race—it’s a full-on community celebration of speed, endurance, and elite cycling talent. Hosted in the charming village of Glencoe, Illinois, this one-day criterium bike race draws hundreds of professional and amateur cyclists from across the country, racing lap after lap on a closed circuit through downtown streets. With a course spanning over a mile long, high-speed sprints, and hairpin turns, the energy is non-stop—and so is the demand for flawless event production.

Absolute Production Services was proud to provide full-scale event production and live broadcast support for this incredible cycling festival. With more than a mile of fiber optic cabling laid throughout the course, 7 Hi-Definition broadcast cameras strategically placed along the route, and a full YouTube live stream setup, we made sure fans near and far didn’t miss a second of the action. Whether attendees were lined up at the start/finish line or tuning in from across the country, our production team brought the thrill of the race to life in real-time.

But this wasn’t just about great video—it was about creating a complete, immersive experience. From crystal-clear audio announcements to real-time leaderboard updates and dynamic camera switching, our crew handled every detail with precision. The Glencoe Grand Prix also features a community festival atmosphere with food vendors, family activities, and live entertainment, requiring careful coordination of staging, A/V support, and power distribution to support all the moving parts of the day.

Event producer, David Metrick, summed it up best: