The Illinois State Criterium Championships, presented by the ABD Cycle Club and Main Street Winfield and featuring over $8,000 in cash and prizes, return to the Chicago suburb of Winfield on August 13th and 14th. For everyone who enjoyed watching Lance Armstrong's success abroad, the Winfield Criterium Weekend is a great chance to see some of the country's best cyclists race close to home.

Saturday's "Twilight Criterium" kicks off in Winfield's Oakwood Park with local races at 4 p.m. and the main event, the Packey Webb Pro/Am, at 6:15. Brian's Charhouse of West Chicago will be on site serving up BBQ and grilled corn on the cob and the community group Winfield United is hosting two separate moonwalks for the kids!

Sunday, August 14th is the 6th Annual Downtown Winfield Criterium and the Illinois State Championship! Various age and ability categories compete all day starting at 8:30 a.m. for the state title, with the Kids' races at 1 p.m. and the Central DuPage Hospital Pro/Am event at 2:15 p.m. Lollipop the clown returns for the kids' races as well as face-painting at the Winfield United Moonwalks.

For more details, go to www.mainstreetwinfield.org, www.prairiepathcycles.com.