Now entering its third year, the Stifel Nicolaus Edwardsville Rotary Criterium on Saturday, August 18, promises to be bigger and better in 2012, than ever before.
Moving from a Sunday afternoon to a Saturday night and bringing the Criterium Concert from City Park to the race itself will create a high-energy atmosphere for families and spectators of all ages. In addition to the eight high-speed pro bike races and the four Free Kids Races, this year Rotary is also partnering with the Edwardsville Junior Service Club to host a Pub Crawl featuring Downtown Edwardsville’s unique dining destinations.
The Stifel Nicolaus Edwardsville Rotary Criterium is produced by the Edwardsville Rotary Club as a community-wide event and fundraising program.
What is a Criterium?
A criterium, or ‘crit’, is a bicycle race held on a short course (usually between 0.5 and 2.0 miles in length) and often run on streets in the heart of a city center. Race Length is determined by total time or number of laps.
A criterium’s duration is shorter than that of a traditional road race and the average speed and intensity of a Criterium are appreciably higher. The winner is the first rider to cross the finish line without having been “lapped.”