HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — The seventh annual Zeeland Twilight Criterium is set for 6 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2019.
A Criterium is, by definition, a one-day bicycle race down a circuit road course. It is the most common form of American racing, complete with a multi-lap race to the finish. The course, generally spanning up to a mile in length, is repeated by the cyclists until anywhere from 25 to 60 miles is covered. The cyclists are to successfully tear through consecutive corners of the course without a place-breaking wipe out.
Quick acceleration, agility, and balance are essential to being a competitive contender in the race.
Zeeland’s Criterium racers will charge through the city’s streets in a competitive half-mile loopthroughout historic downtown.
The evening starts with a free kids’ race– helmets are required. It’s a single lap for anyone 12 and under.
Other categories:
- 4/5 Race at 6:30pm (30 minutes)
- 3/4 Race at 7:15pm (45 minutes)
- Exhibition: Fat Bike Exhibition Race organized by Tripelroot at 8:05pm (3 laps)
- 1/2/3 Race at 8:20pm (60 minutes)
The race starts and ends midblock, on Church Street, between Cherry and Central.Bicyclists will head Church Street to Main; East on Main to Centennial; South on Centennialto Lincoln; West on Lincoln to Church; North on Church to finish.At the close of each race, awards will be presented in the park near the start / finish. The Prize listincludes: Cat 1/2/3 – $2,000 (total) to the top ten. An additional $300 to top three placed women. Cat3/4 – $700 (total) to the top five finishers, with an additional $100 to the top three placed women. Cat 5 – $400 (total) to the top three finishers.
Day-of registration at Main Street Bicycle Co. 201 E. Main Ave. costs $55 and can be done 30 minutes before their race starts.
All USAC rules will apply. For more information, please visit: www.zeelandcriterium.com.
