With over 15 hours of daylight we thought we should do something to burn it all. An intensely long road race that will challenge even the most hard-core riders with FOUR different route options to choose from. With multiple options, you pick your distance and come for the challenge. The race will be hosted at Bike Surgeon and their new bar/cafe Gears in downtown O’Fallon, IL. Each entrant gets not only a full day or racing but a great post-race meal and drink to finish the day of racing off right.
This self-supported race is being conducted in pure Cannonball style, on open roads with only your GPS for guidance rolling through neighboring towns as you make your way around the course. Start and Finish happens right here at Bike Surgeon with a full-on finish arch and digital timing clock playing back stop to your Strava times. Strava times you ask; yep, as with all Cannonball’s we ask that you track and post your ride to Strava to ensure course completion by each participant but not REQUIRED.
Podium ceremonies at Bike Surgeon for each race’s overall female and male winner as well as age groups for each distance. Lunch and your first beverage at our new in-store bar/café “Gears” is included for each entrant. Race day check in opens at 6:30AM with a 8AM start time. The café/bar and shop at Bike Surgeon will be open from 8am till the last rider finishes, so you can swing by before your race for last-minute needs and your race day support team will have a fun time hanging out waiting for you to finish and take your spot on the podiums.
The Snake Alley Criterium is held on a twenty-two block course, 1.509 miles per lap with differences in elevation from 591 feet to 686 feet. The course is entirely on city streets, in a downtown commercial area and a historic residential district. A one block long climb is on the historic brick street named Snake Alley, dubbed “the crookedest street in the world.” The 276 foot long Snake Alley has 5 switchbacks in a sixty foot climb. The average grade is 12.5 percent in that one block. Bring a suitable gear cluster for that kind of climbing. This is one of the most physically challenging races in the Midwest.
The Nick’s Cycling & Fitness Cobble Climb is a 2-block long time trial straight up an incredibly steep & lumpy cobblestone alley. The first block is an easy brick surface, while the second block is paved with ancient & huge cobble stones. A mountain bike with big tires and suspension is highly recommended. Special Fat Tire Class and great prizes! Experience hundreds of screaming fans right at your elbows while you try to stay upright.
The Kwik Star Criterium, contested each year on Memorial Day, provides a challenging and exciting course in the Village of East Davenport. This setting gives cyclists and fans alike a great day of racing and fun. This marks the 56th running of the Kwik Star Criterium.
Who: Cyclists from across the U.S., Canada, and Europe
What: 12 Criterium bicycle races, Kids Race, Kids play area
Challenging course with 90 feet of elevation gain per lap with exciting Village of East Davenport Start/Finish and neighborhood hill climb section.
The Hancock Flat 50 is a community bicycle ride and festival event in Greenfield, IN and surrounding areas. There will be 50- and 25-mile routes, all of which are open to cyclists of every skill level. New this year is an Easy 1 mile ride appropriate for families. When you’ve finished the ride, the party’s just getting started.
Participating in this ride is a great way to get active for your health with friends and family, accomplish something physically challenging, support your community, connect with other cycling enthusiasts, and most of all, have a blast afterward at the event festivities!
Following the event, why not linger a day exploring the museums, parks, scenery, and other recreational opportunities in Hancock County.
The Indy Crit is the family-fun day in University Park. The festival features delicious food + drink, kids and family activities, and fun expo among thousands of cheering fans!
$13,000 purse for the Indy Crit
2-day omnium payout of $5,000 ($2,500 for Men’s Pro 1 + $2,500 for Women’s Pro 1/2)
Equal payouts for men & women
Juniors race FREE, made possible by Zipp
NEW course for 2022 – unique, fast and flat incorporating the 300 block of Mass Ave with one greater than 90 degree turn!
Separate, dedicated Cat 1-4 Masters 50+/60+ race
Course length 0.71 mi/1.13 km
Onsite medical provided by IU Health
The Mass Ave Crit is one of the longest-running urban bike races in the Midwest. The Mass Ave Crit offers a high-energy urban race in Indy’s vibrant cultural district, featuring the best bars and restaurants Indianapolis has to offer!
Serving as the 9th stop of the inaugural AMERICAN CRITERIUM CUP series!
The event is live-streamed on OutsideTV. Free for viewers!
$17,000 purse for Mass Ave Crit
2-day omnium payout of $5,000 ($2,500 for Men Pro 1 + $2,500 for Women Pro 1/2)
Equal payouts for men & women
Flat, fast, and technical with 3 corners – two greater than 90 degrees!
Course length 0.64 mi/1.02 km
Onsite medical provided by IU Health
The Gateway Cup takes place in the heart of FOUR unique and awesome St. Louis neighborhoods.
Within each of these host communities, the race course is a defined one-mile lap and the race format is known as a “criterium.” This Americanized style of racing appeals to both athletes and spectators alike as the peloton, or pack of cyclists, pass by every few minutes at impressive speeds holding lines only inches apart from one another. Spectators can watch the race develop lap after lap and hear commentators announce race strategy, allowing more of an understanding and involvement in the excitement. Returning for 2023- all four days of the Gateway Cup are included on the USA Cycling National Racing Calendar.
There are 9 races each day based on ability, ranging from newbies to pros. Each day begins with the amateur races and builds up to the featured events, the men’s and women’s professional races. In these races, 150 of the top national and international cyclists will hurl themselves through corners averaging 30 mph towards a typically thrilling sprint finish. Guaranteed inspiration.
For the Men’s and Women’s Elite Classes, we have an overall Omnium competition for the best aggregate results over all four days of racing. Each day we score the top 15 places and assign points toward an overall prize. Points are awarded 25, 20,16, 14, 12, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
Benton Park Classic
The fourth and final leg of the Gateway Cup gets underway in historic Benton Park. This large and technically demanding course races through yet another one of St. Louis’ most nostalgic locales.
Named for Missouri’s first senator, Thomas Hart Benton, the neighborhood touts a blend of stately residences and commercial buildings, some dating back to the mid-1800s. Over the years, Benton Park has been home to several notable breweries, including the Lemp Brewery, established in 1864. Not far down the road is the Anheuser-Busch campus. A National Landmark District in and of itself, three of its buildings are National Historic Landmarks featuring beautiful architectural detail, intricate ironwork, and an homage to the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales.
The Gateway Cup takes place in the heart of FOUR unique and awesome St. Louis neighborhoods.
Within each of these host communities, the race course is a defined one-mile lap and the race format is known as a “criterium.” This Americanized style of racing appeals to both athletes and spectators alike as the peloton, or pack of cyclists, pass by every few minutes at impressive speeds holding lines only inches apart from one another. Spectators can watch the race develop lap after lap and hear commentators announce race strategy, allowing more of an understanding and involvement in the excitement. Returning for 2023- all four days of the Gateway Cup are included on the USA Cycling National Racing Calendar.
There are 9 races each day based on ability, ranging from newbies to pros. Each day begins with the amateur races and builds up to the featured events, the men’s and women’s professional races. In these races, 150 of the top national and international cyclists will hurl themselves through corners averaging 30 mph towards a typically thrilling sprint finish. Guaranteed inspiration.
For the Men’s and Women’s Elite Classes, we have an overall Omnium competition for the best aggregate results over all four days of racing. Each day we score the top 15 places and assign points toward an overall prize. Points are awarded 25, 20,16, 14, 12, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
Giro Della Montagna
The Giro Della Montagna – the third stop of the Gateway Cup!
The Hill boasts the finest Italian restaurants anywhere. It is the boyhood home of such baseball legends as Yogi Berra and Joe Garagiola. It is a neighborhood that acts as a model for the community as generations of families continue to maintain their residences creating a close-knit feel. The neighborhood was settled by Italian immigrants starting in the late 19th Century. The anchor for the community continues to be St. Ambrose Catholic Church, the Start/Finish site for today’s race. The Italian heritage continues to thrive with the Hill’s variety of Italian restaurants, bakeries, taverns, groceries, community organizations, and social clubs.
Trailnet will once again be hosting one of its most popular recreational rides around St. Louis City. Be a participant and take part in the Trailnet Giro Della Montagna Ride and finish the day watching St. Louis’ best criterium bike race.
The Giro Della Montagna began in 1986 and was the brainchild of lifetime Hill resident, Joe Torrisi. With the help of the St. Louis Cyclones, the event took a few years to gain some momentum. It was held over the Fourth of July weekend to draw additional racers who were in town for the VP Fair cycling races which were being held downtown the same weekend. The Giro became the cornerstone of the Gateway Cup in 1998 and more recently has been coordinated by the events group from Big Shark Bicycle Company. The Hill is pleased to continue this great relationship and is looking forward to many more years of Giro, Giro, Giro!
The Gateway Cup takes place in the heart of FOUR unique and awesome St. Louis neighborhoods.
Within each of these host communities, the race course is a defined one-mile lap and the race format is known as a “criterium.” This Americanized style of racing appeals to both athletes and spectators alike as the peloton, or pack of cyclists, pass by every few minutes at impressive speeds holding lines only inches apart from one another. Spectators can watch the race develop lap after lap and hear commentators announce race strategy, allowing more of an understanding and involvement in the excitement. Returning for 2023- all four days of the Gateway Cup are included on the USA Cycling National Racing Calendar.
There are 9 races each day based on ability, ranging from newbies to pros. Each day begins with the amateur races and builds up to the featured events, the men’s and women’s professional races. In these races, 150 of the top national and international cyclists will hurl themselves through corners averaging 30 mph towards a typically thrilling sprint finish. Guaranteed inspiration.
For the Men’s and Women’s Elite Classes, we have an overall Omnium competition for the best aggregate results over all four days of racing. Each day we score the top 15 places and assign points toward an overall prize. Points are awarded 25, 20,16, 14, 12, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
Tour de Francis Park
This historic neighborhood is host to the second leg of the Gateway Cup — Tour de Francis Park! Francis Park, named after David Rowland Francis — President of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition (the 1904 World’s Fair), is known for its wide, tree-lined streets and for having beautiful churches on every corner. Today the St. Louis Hills neighborhood showcases gingerbread bungalows, stately homes, and some of the tidiest landscaping in St. Louis. Home to St. Louis cultural and iconic Ted Drewes—our homegrown ice cream oasis. We hope you enjoy the second stop on this Gateway Cup weekend! St. Louis Hills will be serving up delicious food and cold beverages until 6:00 p.m. Dig in!
The Gateway Cup takes place in the heart of FOUR unique and awesome St. Louis neighborhoods.
Within each of these host communities, the race course is a defined one-mile lap and the race format is known as a “criterium.” This Americanized style of racing appeals to both athletes and spectators alike as the peloton, or pack of cyclists, pass by every few minutes at impressive speeds holding lines only inches apart from one another. Spectators can watch the race develop lap after lap and hear commentators announce race strategy, allowing more of an understanding and involvement in the excitement. Returning for 2023- all four days of the Gateway Cup are included on the USA Cycling National Racing Calendar.
There are 9 races each day based on ability, ranging from newbies to pros. Each day begins with the amateur races and builds up to the featured events, the men’s and women’s professional races. In these races, 150 of the top national and international cyclists will hurl themselves through corners averaging 30 mph towards a typically thrilling sprint finish. Guaranteed inspiration.
For the Men’s and Women’s Elite Classes, we have an overall Omnium competition for the best aggregate results over all four days of racing. Each day we score the top 15 places and assign points toward an overall prize. Points are awarded 25, 20,16, 14, 12, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
Lafayette Square
Join the Lafayette Square neighborhood and business district as the first leg of the Gateway Cup gets underway in St. Louis’ first historic district, this nighttime Criterium will take place under the lights on a flat, wide-open 0.9-mile course with four 90-degree turns.
Now home to many unique shops and restaurants, the Lafayette Square neighborhood is one of the oldest in St. Louis and boasts the city’s first public park. Created by ordinance in 1836, the park was named in honor of Marqis de Lafayette, a French statesman who served as a volunteer under George Washington during the American Revolution.
