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8th Annual
Crossroads
Classic
Nine fast criterium events
over ten days.
$55,000+ in cash
prizes
July 25 - August 3 2008 |
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Spectator Guide |
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The Crossroads Classic
is four days of criterium bicycle racing designed to attract
professional and amateur cyclists from all of the country to the
Piedmont of North Carolina. The cyclists will compete for
$30,000
during the five days and will travel to five different North Carolina
cities: Mocksville, Salisbury, Charlotte, Statesville, and
Winston-Salem. |
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What is a criterium?
A
criterium is a bicycle race on a
closed circuit less than a mile in length where cyclists complete
multiple laps. Depending on category, race distances may vary
between 25 and 50 miles in length and the fast action and high
visibility are a real crowd pleaser.
Why is a
criterium so exciting?
When 100 plus cyclists try to take a 90 degree turn elbow to
elbow at over 30 miles per hour, there tends to be a little rubbing
and bumping, sometimes even a few crashes. NASCAR on two-wheels!!! |
Photo by Ken Keefner |
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Come out and enjoy the action in your city. There will food and
drink available at all race venues. There will also be
entertainment for the kids: giant inflatable moonwalk and slide.
Click here to download the event schedule and maps of all the
courses. |
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Giordana-Clif Bar Cycling Team
Management and Marketing by: Charlotte Sports Cycling
For event info, contact
nealboyd@charlottesportscycling.com
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