Capitol City Crit
- Date Sat 3rd May 2025
- Location Bismarck, North Dakota
- Price $49.11
- Races 4 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of cycling at the Capitol City Crit in Bismarck, Burleigh on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025! This exciting closed course event takes place around the picturesque North Dakota State Capitol Grounds, featuring an extended lap distance of 1.2 miles that allows for thrilling attacks and ample opportunities to recover. With racers competing in both Men's and Women's categories, the schedule kicks off with the B races at 1:00 PM, followed by the A races at 2:00 PM.
Participants can expect a dynamic racing atmosphere, as the event includes categories for those who can maintain an 18 mph pace in the A group, while those who prefer a more relaxed pace can sign up for the B group. Each race begins with a controlled half lap, ensuring a safe and exciting start. Remember, road bikes with drop bars are required, and helmets are a must! Join us for a fantastic day filled with competitive spirit and community camaraderie as we celebrate cycling at its finest. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the action!
Participants can expect a dynamic racing atmosphere, as the event includes categories for those who can maintain an 18 mph pace in the A group, while those who prefer a more relaxed pace can sign up for the B group. Each race begins with a controlled half lap, ensuring a safe and exciting start. Remember, road bikes with drop bars are required, and helmets are a must! Join us for a fantastic day filled with competitive spirit and community camaraderie as we celebrate cycling at its finest. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the action!
Organiser's Description
The Capitol City Crit is a closed course riding around the North Dakota State Capitol Grounds. After the feedback from 2024's race, we will keep the extended lap distance to 1.2 miles to give more opportunity for attacks as well as more chances to recover. Racers will be riding counter-clockwise with the start/finish line being at the east side of the loop by the State Library. There will be a lead in [half] lap that is paced by an official to start each race.
View the new route here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46080766
Men's A: 45 minutes +1 lap
Women's A: 45minutes +1 lap
Men's B: 35 minutes +1 lap
Women's B: 35 minutes +1 lap
WHICH CATEGORY SHOULD I RACE? We _suggest _that racers in the A Category are able to maintain an 18 mph or greater pace for the duration of the event. As this event is self-seeded, please use your best judgement when registering and sign up for the category best suited to your abilities. For those who feel their pace will be less than 18 mph, we suggest registering for the B Category.
Road bikes with drop bars are REQUIRED to enter the race. NO aero bars will be allowed. ALL racers must wear a helmet.
If a racer is lapped during the race, they will be flagged at the start/finish area by the official where they must pull off the course immediately.
In the event of a mishap (crash or mechanical failure) a racer may be granted one free lap in order to regroup at the back of the pack they were with at the time of said mishap. The racer must check in at the designated pit area with the referee to be granted a free lap.
Pre-race meeting will be at 12:30pm for ALL racers no matter what group they're signed up for.
Men's and Women's B race will begin at 1pm.
Men's and Women's A race will begin at 2:00pm
Awards will begin roughly at 2:45pm.
View the new route here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46080766
Men's A: 45 minutes +1 lap
Women's A: 45minutes +1 lap
Men's B: 35 minutes +1 lap
Women's B: 35 minutes +1 lap
WHICH CATEGORY SHOULD I RACE? We _suggest _that racers in the A Category are able to maintain an 18 mph or greater pace for the duration of the event. As this event is self-seeded, please use your best judgement when registering and sign up for the category best suited to your abilities. For those who feel their pace will be less than 18 mph, we suggest registering for the B Category.
Road bikes with drop bars are REQUIRED to enter the race. NO aero bars will be allowed. ALL racers must wear a helmet.
If a racer is lapped during the race, they will be flagged at the start/finish area by the official where they must pull off the course immediately.
In the event of a mishap (crash or mechanical failure) a racer may be granted one free lap in order to regroup at the back of the pack they were with at the time of said mishap. The racer must check in at the designated pit area with the referee to be granted a free lap.
Pre-race meeting will be at 12:30pm for ALL racers no matter what group they're signed up for.
Men's and Women's B race will begin at 1pm.
Men's and Women's A race will begin at 2:00pm
Awards will begin roughly at 2:45pm.
Races
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Men's a Category
Incl. $4.11 Fee
Sat 3rd May 2025 (2:00PM EDT)
$49.11
OPENS SOON35 minutes +1 lap -
Women's a Category
Incl. $4.11 Fee
Sat 3rd May 2025 (2:00PM EDT)
$49.11
OPENS SOON35 minutes +1 lap -
Men's B Category
Incl. $4.11 Fee
Sat 3rd May 2025 (1:00PM EDT)
$49.11
OPENS SOON35 minutes +1 lap -
Women's B Category
Incl. $4.11 Fee
Sat 3rd May 2025 (1:00PM EDT)
$49.11
OPENS SOON35 minutes +1 lap
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