Practice criterium series

Practice criterium series
Tuesday, May 20, 6 p.m.
The Green Mountain Bicycle Club hosts events for cyclists riding around and around in circles, or criteriums, at Watertower Hill in Colchester. This year, the events are taking place on May 20, June 3 and 17, July 1 and 15, and Aug. 12. These practice criteriums or crits are a way to work on riding in a group at race speed on a road loop closed to traffic. Unlike other races, cyclists ride for a specified period of time and are scored based on how many laps they complete. There are two separate races with the faster riders racing for 45 minutes starting at 6:45 p.m., while those who have lower or no rankings start at 6 p.m. The 6 p.m. race is a great way for novices to try their race legs. The entry fee is $15 per rider or all the races for $60. Registration opens at 5:30 p.m. and closes 10 minutes before the start. The races will be cancelled if conditions are unsafe. More information.