York Durham Crit Series

Race Day

Everything you need before the start line

Wednesday evenings, 6:30 PM series start. Plan your arrival, gear, and category start time.

Category start times

Beginner
6:30 PM
Intermediate
7:20 PM
Experienced
8:05 PM
  • Medical services available on site
  • Portable bathrooms available
  • Official timing by Zone4.ca
Criterium race day action

Plan ahead

Parking, check-in, and course info

Parking

Please do not park on any business parking lots. Parking should be on Anderson Blvd, facing east before turn 1. Leave lots of room for car and truck vehicle access into businesses.

Check-in

Check-in opens 30 minutes before Race 1. Check in at least 15 minutes before your scheduled race. You will receive your race number and GPS tag for your bike, so ensure you have enough time. We stick to a strict schedule.

Course

Please stay off the course during races. Prior to races, and in between, you may ride clockwise. Review the course on Strava before race day and pre-ride if possible.

Open course on Strava →

Category reminders

Beginners: 30 km/h → 32 km/h → 34 km/h timed segments, then ~15 minutes all-out.

Intermediate: 34 km/h → 36 km/h → 38 km/h timed segments, then 20-25 minutes all-out.

Experienced: all-out from the start for the full ~45-minute race.

What to bring

  • Road bike in good working order
  • Helmet, shoes, and race kit
  • OCA or UCI license
  • Water bottles and nutrition
  • Spare tube / basic tools
  • Sunscreen and eyewear
  • Lawn chair
  • Team tents

Things to know

  • Roads remain open and will be marshalled. We do not expect traffic in the direction of the race.
  • The yellow line rule must be followed strictly.
  • The race will be neutralized immediately if a vehicle enters the course in the direction of the race.

Weather

Races will run as long as it's not considered unsafe, rain or shine. Heavy rain, high winds, or storms with dangerous winds or lightning in the area will cause us to pause. If we can continue when safe, we will.

Common sense

Please respect the businesses and properties in this area. Take garbage out with you and leave the area cleaner than when you arrived. Be respectful of cars on the road, and if you are not racing, please don't block traffic for those coming in or out.