The Charlotte Criterium, one of America’s most prestigious criterium bicycle races, is making the move south from Charlotte to Rock Hill, South Carolina, to become the “Rock Hill Criterium”. The race will take place at the grand opening of the Criterium Course in the city’s Rock Hill Outdoor Center, located within the Riverwalk Community.
In addition to the Criterium Course, the Rock Hill Outdoor Center is home to the world class Giordana Velodrome, the Novant Health BMX Supercross Course, mountain bike trails, and walking trails. Over the past 13 years this criterium has been considered one of the best in the country with professional race winners coming from 12 different countries. Over $1 Million in prize money has been distributed and spectator attendance has averaged 30,000 per year.
In partnership with The Brain Tumor Fund for the Carolinas over $6 Million has been raised in the fight against brain tumors and cancer The Rock Hill Criterium will make its debut on April 22, 2017. This race is on the USA Cycling National Calendar and is the opening race of the USA CRITS Speed Week Series.