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August 1st - 5th,  2012
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The Giordana Crossroads Classic is comprised of 5 days of fast paced bike racing!  Cyclists will take part in the crowd pleasing criteriums and in longer road races.  Each night the winner and the overall race leader will receive a Maillot Jaune (or yellow jersey).  We also award a Maillot Vert (green jersey) to each of the sprint winners.  The $20,000 purse attracts some of the nation's best pro's, along with local cyclists all trying to get their part of the action!

Spectator Information:
What is a criterium? A criterium is a bicycle race that is generally less than a mile in length and where cyclists must complete as many laps as possible during an allotted time frame. Depending on category, race distances may vary between 25 and 50 miles in length and the fast pace and high visibility are crowd pleasers!

Why is a criterium so exciting?
Imagine observing a group of extreme athletes pushing their bodies and bikes to speeds of over 40 miles per hour, while maneuvering through tight corners to become the race champion.  These athletes not only have to rely on their own personal strength but on their team members to help support them through the race.  There are potentials for break aways from the main pack, sprint finishes, and the occasional crash.  Some have even compared this type of race as the NASCAR on two wheels! The electricity from this type of event is not only felt by the athletes, but by the crowds that come to cheer them on!

Cities:
Cabarrus Creamery Criterium (Concord) - August 3rd (Men categories only)
Salisbury Criterium (Salisbury) - August 4th
Statesville Criterium (Statesville) - August 5th
High Rock Road Race (Salisbury) - August 6th
City Park Criterium (Salisbury) - August 7th

Categories: Pro 1-2 (M & F), Cat 3-5 (M & F), Masters Men 35+, Masters Men 45 +

Registration:
Online:
For the whole series:
$140 - Pro 1/2
$130 - Master Men 35+/45+/Cat 3
$120 - Cat 4/5

Day of Event:

For more information, check out:
crossroadsclassic.com