Each June the South Chicago Wheelmen bicycle racing club takes to the streets of Riverview for their timed event. In a blaze of vivid color the racers fly by historic homes and the Kankakee River as they strive for first place. The adrenaline of the riders and spectators charges the atmosphere.

A criterium is a type of bike race, usually less thank 5k in length, ran on closed-off city streets . Race length can be determined by a total time or a number or laps, in which case the number of remaining laps is calculated as the race progresses. Generally the event's duration (commonly one hour) is shorter than that of a traditional road race, which can last several hours or even days. However, the average speed and intensity are appreciably higher in a criterium.