The Weekend Ahead

Assuming the cold, rainy weather has no bearing on riders' decision if they will be racing or not, let's see whats happening across the Midwest this weekend, April 23 - 25. European racing? Who's got time? Look what's going on right in our own backyard!

Canon Falls, MN  Ken Woods Memorial Road Race Saturday 4/24/10 Just down the road, south of the Twin Cities and sponsored by the Gopher Wheelmen. "The course is 21 miles of good paved road with rolling hills and one longer gradual climb shortly prior to the finish. The entire course is in open farmland where the wind can be quite a factor. KWMR is also once again part of the collegiate district championships, with collegiate road race fields and a team time trial." 21 to 84 miles for all categories with chip timing.

Minnetonka, MN  UMN Spring Criterium  Sunday 4/25/10 1.2 mile twisty course at the OPUS business park. This is a collegiate only race event.

Iowa: The 33rd Annual Old Capitol Criterium Weekend!


Iowa City, IA Black Diamond TT  Friday 4/23/10 10 miles for all categories (5 miles out and back) starting at 4pm and presented by Goosetown Racing. Bring a pump, bring your own water. Plenty of pain available on site.

Iowa City, IA Iowa City RR Saturday 4/24/10 Part of the Old Capitol Criterium weekend. 13 mile loop with rolling hills southwest of Iowa CIty. All USAC Categories.

Iowa City, IA Old Capitol Criterium Sunday 4/25/10 Here it is, the big one! $5,800 total prize money and featuring the Pro 1/2 Chris Lillig Memorial Cup.

St. Louis, MO Tour of St. Louis Three races in two days presented by the Big Shark Bicycle Company. Two day, three race omnium, points awarded 10 deep in all categories plus daily prizes.

St. Louis, MO Carondelicious Circuit Race. Morning of Saturday April 24, 2010. Course Description: An undulating 1.3 mile circuit course along the beautiful lakes in Carondelet Park in South St. Louis City. The course is winding, wide open, with silky smooth pavement. The course has two mild climbs and an uphill finish.

St. Louis, MO Big Bottom TT Afternoon of Saturday April 24, 2010 9 miles out and back on smooth, fast pavement. Bring your aero gear!

St. Louis, MO Delmarvolous Criterium Sunday April 25, 2010 0.8 mile rectangular criterium. Course is wide open, mostly re-paved, fast and very Delmarvelous.

Hales Corners, WI Whitnall Park Spring Classic Saturday April 24, 2010 presented by Team Wisconsin / MC2. A challenging 1.1 mile loop with 80 ft of climbing per lap and soft turns, running clockwise. Not much rest on this one, and hope you like to climb!

Fitchburg, WI Fast and Furious Sunday April 25, 2010 presented by Mad City Velo. A new race on a new course.

New Boston, MI Willow TT Saturday April 24, 2010 (registration closed, no race day registration!) 13.2 miles with electronic timing.

Spring Valley, OH Spring Valley RR Sunday April 25, 2010 part of the Ohio Spring Race Series held in the greater Cincinnati / Dayton area.