Shipyard Crit Course
CRITERIUM RACE
A mass-start crit race is on a short course (<1.5 miles). Rather than distance, the race length is predetermined by time (<60 minutes). The courses are flat with fast laps and is often described as the nascar of bike racing.
Do not cross yellow line
Road is not closed to vehicles
Yield to faster-moving traffic and race fields
COURSE & TACTICS
A flat and fast course. Yellow line strictly enforced. This is NOT a closed course. Yield to all traffic. Right hand turns with the finish on the west side straight away.
This group will lead out all other race categories. Racers in this group are expected to be of a high level of fitness & execute experienced bike handling, group riding and racing skill.
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Distance: 0.9 mile/lap
- Elevation: 7' per lap
This group is second on the course. Racers in this group are expected to have a moderate level of fitness & some experience with group riding and racing skill.
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Distance: 0.9 mile/lap
- Elevation: 7' per lap
This group will start after the category 4/5 racers and may be chaperoned with experienced riders. Some group riding experience is preferred but not necessary.
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Distance: 0.9 mile/lap
- Elevation: 7' per lap