HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — The sixth annual Zeeland Twilight Criterium is set for 6 p.m. Friday, June 15, 2018.
A Criterium is, by definition, a one-day bicycle race down a circuit road course. It is the most commonform of American racing, complete with a multi-lap race to the finish. The course, generally spanning up to a mile in length, is repeated by the cyclists until anywhere from 25 to 60 miles is covered. The cyclists are to successfully tear through consecutive corners of the course without a place-breaking wipe out.
Quick acceleration, agility, and balance are essential to being a competitive contender in the race.Zeeland’s Criterium racers will charge through the streets of Zeeland in a competitive half mile loop throughout historic downtown.
Children 12 and under are welcome to come out and race on the same course used by the pros, but each child must wear a helmet to participate. Races start at the following times:
- 6 p.m., one lap: Children
- 6:30 p.m., 30 mintues: Category 5
- 7:15, 45 minutes: Category 3/4
- 8:05 p.m., three laps: Fat Bike Exhibition
- 8:20 p.m., 60 minutes: Category 1/2/3
