June 18, 2010 - FORT COLLINS, CO - This Tuesday, June 22nd, the City Streets Crit bicycle race series returns to the Fort Collins City Streets Department located at 625 Ninth Street in Fort Collins for four consecutive weeks. Gates open at 5:00pm.  Kids races kick off at 5:30pm and adult races begin at 6:20pm.  Riders and cycling enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to come out and participate in this community-centered road bike race series.

The course is a closed 1 kilometer circuit around the perimeter of the tarmac at the City Streets Department. The course features several wide open straightaways mixed with a few sharp turns and a dash through an alleyway that gives the course an authentic Old Town feel. The race series is another example of how the City is working with local cycling promoters to find creative ways to utilize city assets in non-traditional ways that add to the quality of life in our community and promote healthy lifestyles.

Kids and Juniors race for free. Adult entry fees are $10. Proceeds from the race will benefit the Ciclismo Youth Foundation, Fort Collins Velodrome Association and the Colorado High School Mountain Bike League. More information can be found at www.YourGroupRide.com. Participants can pre-register on-line at www.evntr.com/CityStreetsCrit/

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 These shots were taken by professional photographer  Marie France Brunner at the 2nd week of the City Streets Crit.  

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 Be sure to check out these images by Ken Folger from week one.

Another great night of racin' last .  Near as I could tell there was about 5 thousand kids racing, great to see.  Here is the video from the Mens Open Race and here are some shots Ken Folger got at last weeks race.  I'll be adding a City Streets Images page real soon. 

Here is our first batch of photos from week one of the City Streets Crit Series.  These shots were taken by professional photographer  Marie France Brunner.  Here is her email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it here is her website http://mariephoto.20mn.com/ and here is the link to the rest of her race photos http://picasaweb.google.com/maryfransisco. 

Last night was the first race of the City Streets Crit series.  The Coloradoan gave us some positive press and got some great photos.  Early estimates put the number of racers at 80-90 with 100-150 spectators. If you missed it this week you have three more chances.





Here is the video from the Open race.

If you have any race recaps, images or video send it on over.

We'll be posting photos, results and a press release soon.

Big thanks to everyone that made it happen!

Alright home skillet, grab your crit racin' pants cuz the City Streets Crit Series starts tonight (Tuesday June 16th).  Everything you need to know about Fort Collins' first mid week criterium series can be found here and online registration can be done here. You can also register on site for 10 bucks, cash only, No checks grandma!

This is fun for the whole family so bring the kids!  Check this out for info on the kids races.

FORT COLLINS, CO - June 10, 2009 -

Bicycle racing is coming to Old Town Fort Collins this summer. On June 2, the Fort Collins City Council approved an event permit that will grant its applicants the ability to use City-owned property to host a weekly bicycle criterium race. The result is the City Streets Crit, a cooperative effort to bring community-based bicycle racing to downtown Fort Collins.

Starting Tuesday June 16th, cycling enthusiasts of all ages and abilities will have the opportunity to race their bikes on the tarmac of the City Streets Department just north of New Belgium Brewery at 625 Ninth Street. The 1km closed course offers plenty of room for riders to open it up. It also boasts an alley between two brick buildings, adding an Old Town feel to the venue.

The race series is being made possible by the cooperative efforts of The Fort Collins Velodrome Association (FCVA), FC Bikes (City of Fort Collins), Blacksheep Junior Cycling, The Cycologist bike shop and Ciclismo Racing, an elite amateur cycling team based in Fort Collins.

Dave "DK" Kemp, Bicycle Coordinator for the City of Fort Collins, expressed his delight with the joint effort. "The City of Fort Collins staff is excited to collaborate with FCVA & Ciclismo Racing on the City Streets Crit Race series. One of the recommendations from the 2008 Bike Plan specifies the support and promotion of competitive bicycle sporting events in Fort Collins."

Kemp also praised the unique use of the City asset, "Our local event organizers identified the Streets Department facility as a prime venue to host a series of bike races due to its downtown location and size of the enclosed facility."  Whereas, the Streets Department facility is not commonly used for Special Events, Kemp noted, "Considerations were made by the Fort Collins City Council."

Tim Anderson, with the Fort Collins Velodrome Association, identified the site. Anderson has a passion for cycling and an eye for cycling venues. Last year Anderson organized the CSU Oval races (which begin again Sunday July 12) in an effort to bring community-based racing to downtown Fort Collins. "The FCVA exists to promote, develop and facilitate 'bicycling as sport' in Fort Collins", Anderson said.

Anderson predicts, "This race series will demonstrate the value and simplicity of a weekly criterium on a closed course near Downtown. It's success will encourage our leaders to consider a more permanent dedicated facility for all types of bicycle racing in a City park."

Andy Clark, Director of Sport for Ciclismo Racing, and Ryan Scalva of The Cycologist bike shop both echoed Anderson's passion for the new race series. "The amount of enthusiasm we have seen from our community for this event just goes to show how much cycling really is a way of life in Fort Collins," Clark said, while Scalva noted, "I feel we are bringing people in the community closer to the sport and closer together."

The race promoters are encouraging everyone to ride to the race and spectators are welcome. Kids races are free and adult races are $10. Racing starts June 16 at 6pm.

Racing Schedule

6:00 Kids one, two, and three lap races: suggestions on how to run this are welcome

6:40 Citizens Race (citizens/cat 5-4)                          15-20 Laps approximately 25min

7:10 Open  (1-2-3 men, fast masters and 1-2 women)     25-35 laps approximately 45 min

8:00 Master Men and Women (cat 3-4 / 3-5 women)       15-20 Laps approximately 25min

Produced by:
FCBikes
Fort Collins Velodrome Association
Ciclismo Racing
New Belgium Brewery
The Cycologist

Other Supporting Sponsors (so far):

Otterbox

Backcountry Provisions

Black Sheep Junior Cycling Team