The Four Bridges Challenge of Elgin is set for Sunday, July 8. An international event for cyclists and inline skaters, Four Bridges could draw 900 competitors and thousands of spectators according to Chicago Special Events Management, which produces the all-day event.

This is a great spectator event, which highlights the northwest area of Elgin, east of the Fox River. Racing on a 5.5-mile loop, the events began and end on Kimball Street at Douglas Avenue. The historic, tree-lined Douglas Avenue provides the longest straightaway on the course. Also included are the twists and rolls of River Bluff Road and scenic Trout Park.

The featured cycling event, sanctioned by the U.S. Cycling Federation, is an international race that will feature teams from the U.S. competing against teams from Mexico, Canada and various European countries. The cycling events are expected to draw approximately 400 racers.

Inline skating portions of the day will be under the jurisdiction of USA Inline Racing. As many as 500 skaters are scheduled to compete.

The day also includes citizen-class races and a festival with food and entertainment.

For more information, call Chicago Special Events Management at (773) 868-3010, Elgin Area Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 217-5326 or the City of Elgin at (847) 931-5615.