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 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.
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