Twilight 2008

Athens, GA - The Athens Twilight Criterium has set its dates for the 2009 season - Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25, 2009.

In its 30th year, the Athens Twilight Criterium continues to draw large spectator crowds and some of the best criterium racers in the country.

The December 2008 issue of Blue Ridge Outdoor Magazine listed the Athens Twilight as the #1 road cycling race, quoting the Twilight is "A super-fast professional criterium on a loop through downtown Athens, Ga., at night. The Twilight has become the highlight of the USA Criterium Series, drawing thousands of spectators every year." The Twilight finished in front of:

2. ING Capital Criterium, Washington D.C.
3. Assault on Mt. Mitchell, Spartanburg, S.C.
4. 24 Hours of Booty, Charlotte, N.C. and Columbia, Md.
5. Tour de Georgia, Dahlonega, Ga.
6. Mountain Road Classic, Kasson, W.Va.
7. Greenville Classic, Greenville, S.C.
8. Wintergreen Ascent Hill Climb, Wintergreen, VA
9. River Gorge Omnium, Chattanooga, Tenn.
10. Smith Barney Classic, Spartanburg, S.C.

So start preparing for the biggest and best Twilight and become a part of history.

About the Athens Twilight Criterium

Founded in 1980 by Gene Dixon, the Athens Twilight Criterium was the first nighttime race in the United States in over 60 years. What began as one race with 40 competitors has since grown to offer eight separate race classes and 150 cyclists competing in the main event, the men's criterium, a 60-km race around downtown Athens.
Heralded by VeloNews as the "Criterium Not to Miss" and voted first by their poll of professional and amateur racers, Twilight is a highlight of the pro cycling season. The Twilight has always stood apart from other criteriums and is popular not just with racers, but with its huge crowd of spectators, consistently drawing over 30,000 spectators and some of cyclings hottest stars to the streets of the Classic City annually.
The Twilight prides itself on having something for everyone in the community to enjoy Jazz Festival, Food and Fun, Kids Zone, Kids Criterium, Outdoor Caf Areas, 5k Run/Walk, Gambler Participation Ride.

About the USA CRITS Series

USA CRITS National Criterium Series has been developed to feature a brand of cycling unique to the United States, the criterium. Criteriums are historically run on short laps through city streets. They offer spectators the opportunity to watch Olympians, world and national champions up-close as they ride at top speed. This has made the criterium format the most spectator-friendly form of cycling entertainment. Events on the USA CRITS series have the ideals that have made criterium racing an American legacy: Challenging courses that showcase arts and entertainment districts; a large and energized base of spectators; broad community support; and strong marketing opportunities for sponsors. For more information, visit www.usacrits.com.

About Swagger LLC

Swagger is the managing company of the Athens Twilight Criterium. With over 25 years of event experience, Swagger delivers equipment and services designed for competitive and participation event production. From the side of a ski slope to bike races with tens of thousands of spectators, we can assist in creating an exciting event for participants, spectators, and sponsors.
Swagger provides a wide range of services and equipment that allows race promoters, race directors, and sponsors to pick and choose which services and what equipment they need in order to best suit the specific needs of their event.