RACE SCHEDULE
The Sunny King Criterium’s
schedule may look intimidating,
but it’s actually easy to follow
the flow of the day if you know
just a few things:
Races are ranked by Category,
or “Cat” levels. Category 5 racers
are considered to be beginner
races on the pro race circuit
(they’re usually excellent riders
and above average in ability, but haven’t had
time or experience move them up the ranks).
The races start with Cat 5 and junior riders and
work their way up the ranks, also featuring
“Masters,” racers age 35 and up, also ranking
from Cat 5 to Cat 1, in their own races.
As the evening goes on, races will start to
approach Cat 1, where the best of the best
take to the road and compete for huge cash
prizes. The women’s professional race at the
end of the night will see first place take $7,500
and the victor of the men’s professional race
will take home a cool $15,000.
Make sure to plan your evening accordingly
and don’t be shy about finding a place on the
track — the corners are where you might see
power plays in progress, and the rush of cyclists
firing by on the straightaways is amazing.
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information and full schedule
10
April 2014
INSIGHT