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:
“Been running the Glencoe Grand Prix for 12 years. Absolute Productions was absolutely the best streaming and production crew we have ever had. Thank you CJ, Chad, and the rest of the Team!”
Whether it’s a high-intensity sporting event or a local festival with national reach, Absolute Production Services delivers turnkey solutions that make every moment shine—live and on camera.