Twilight Criterium 2008

Cycling

About the event:

THE MAIN EVENT

The main event of the Athens Twilight, the men's and women's criteriums, features cyclists representing teams from all over the nation and the world. The men's criterium is a 80-km race around historic downtown Athens. The course start-finish is on Clayton Street at College Avenue. The 1 kilometer course runs clockwise on Clayton, Lumpkin, Washington and Thomas. With 2007 winner Mark Hekman returning back with a professional contract, and the high speed action of night time criterium racing, this year promises to be the best yet.

The best women in the country look to kick off the USA CRITS Speed Week and National Series at the Athens Twilight. Watch for Rebecca Larson to defend her title as Tina Pic and the Colavita-Sutterhome presented by Cooking Lite women and others chase for the coveted spot on top of the podium.

With $150,000 in prize money on the line for the USA Crits Series, the Athens Twilight Criterium is dubbed the most insane criterium in the world. Don't miss a minute of the evenings events.

USCF AMATEUR EVENTS

Saturday morning and afternoon racing returns to Athens' and UGA's in-town neighborhoods with this challenging course located on Oconee River Greenway. Qualify Saturday morning at The Greenway races for the finals Saturday night on The Twlight Criterium course! The Finals feature $2000 in prize money.

The following places qualify based on the top finishers: Cat1/2/3-35; Cat3-25; Competitive Cat4/5 Under 35-10; Competitive Cat4/5 35+-10; Masters30+-10; Masters40+-10, Juniors15+-5.

Remember, field size for both Cat 4/5 fields are 75 each. Register early!

Click here for Map to Parking Area. DO NOT PARK IN THE MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION STATION OFF OF BROAD!

2009 Categories (these categories may change)*

Women (cat3/4)	8:00 AM	Sat, April 25	30 minutes + 3 laps	$250	5
Competitive (cat4/5) 34 and under	8:45 AM	Sat, April 25	30 minutes + 3 laps	$200	5
Competitive (cat4/5) over 35	9:30 AM	Sat, April 25	30 minutes + 3 laps	$200	5
Masters 30+	10:15 AM	Sat, April 25	30 minutes + 3 laps	$250	5
Masters 40+	11:00 AM	Sat, April 25	30 minutes + 3 laps	$250	5
Elite (cat3)	11:45 AM	Sat, April 25	45 minutes + 3 laps	$400	5
ProAm (cat1/2/3)	12:45 AM	Sat, April 25	45 minutes + 3 laps	$599	8
Junior 15+	1:45 PM	Sat, April 25	30 minutes + 3 laps	Medals	3/age category
Juniors 14 and under	2:30 PM	Sat, April 25	30 minutes + 3 laps	Medals	3/age category

***Any category 5 racer that qualifies into the Amateur Finals must upgrade to Category 4, or he/she will not be able to race***

The Oconee River Greenway Circuit is a 1.3 mile, 4 corner circuit, with two long straights that encircles the Greenway Park between East Broad Street and North Avenue. It is fast with an open uphill sprint finish to the Greenway Overlook on smooth pavement. Great venue on the outskirts of Downtown! Close to the all day Athens Twilight festivities.

The Amateur Finals is the big kick-off for Saturday night's downtown feature events! The top finishers from the USCF qualifying races will take to the streets Saturday, April 25th and compete for more than $2000 in cash and prizes. This is the start of all the Twilight excitement as these racers compete in the 1-kilometer loop in front of the crowds in downtown Athens.

Announcements:

Athens Twilight Criterium 2009 Dates Announced

Date Posted:

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