Traveling To Chicago

HOST HOTEL OF THE CHICAGO TRIATHLON

Located at 720 S. Michigan Avenue overlooking Grant Park and Lake Michigan, the Hilton Chicago has achieved an unprecedented fusion of historic luxury and contemporary amenities. They are in the heart of Chicago's cultural core near existing museums, theaters and nightlife. It is the closest luxury hotel near McCormick Place Convention Center. One of Chicago's premiere luxury hotels, The Hilton Chicago features amenities geared toward both the business and leisure traveler including Executive and Suite accommodation.

Special Room Rates for 2010
A block of rooms has been reserved for August 27 to August 29, 2010 for the Chicago Triathlon weekend. Room rates start at just $169/USD per night. To receive the special rates use Group Name: Chicago Triathlon 2010. You may book your room by visiting the Hilton Website or by calling 877-865-5320.


AIRPORT EXPRESS TO DOWNTOWN CHICAGOAirport Express

So you've arrived (O'Hare or Midway) and you're looking for a fast, comfortable & affordable means of getting to the Hilton Chicago (or other downtown hotel of choice). For a hassle-free transition, we recommend Airport Express. For just $37 (round-trip, Midway) or $49 (round-trip, O'Hare), you & your bike will be taken to downtown Chicago in vans leaving every 5-10 minutes. Stop by one of their conveniently located counters (terminals 1,2,3 & 5 at O'Hare or across from Southwest at Midway) & check-in.

Questions? Visit them at www.AirportExpress.com or give them a call at 1-800-654-7871.

BIKE SHIPPING & RECEIVING

With Saris trainers on sale, and free shipping on orders over $50, don't miss out on a great opportunity to SAVE NOW with Village Cycle!

 

Village Cycle Center Village Cycle Center Services:
  • For $90- Village Cycle Center will receive, unpack, assemble, tune, and test ride your bike. If you are shipping in a hard case or a reusable carton, please make sure your name is on the case or container. Also, mark your aerobars and seatpost with tape or marker prior to disassembly to ensure a better fit after we rebuild it.
  • For $20- Village Cycle Center will receive, and store your bike until the event.
  • For $30- Village Cycle Center will deliver your bike to the Hilton Towers Hotel and will be available for pick up during expo hours from our booth.
  • For $125 and up- Village Cycle Center will box and ship your bike UPS Ground to anywhere in the continental United States. (Additional insurance available at $1 for each additional $100 of insurance needed). Riders must find a way to get their bike back to our store. Oversize charges may apply to larger bicycles, bicycles with aero bars and/or other accessories. We will not ship helmets, cloths or other items not attached to the bicycle in the box with the bicycle. Shipping these items can damage the bicycle during transit. $125 is an estimated shipping price, and all extra charges will be the responsibility of the shipping party. We will call for a credit card payment if charges exceed the $125 estimated price.

We will not ship bicycles that we do not box. If you would like to ship your bicycle that you packed, please contact local UPS and/or FedEx drop locations near you.


Contact Village Cycle at 312-751-2488 or e-mail info@villagecycle.com for more information.

NOTE: Bikes must be shipped to:Village Cycle Center C/O Chicago Triathlon - VCC# 123456 1337 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL 60610

Bikes must be received by Monday, August 23rd to be guaranteed ready for delivery to the Hilton and/or pick up from Village Cycle Center.