Uptown Minneapolis Criterium - June 18
The Nature Valley Grand Prix returns to the uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis for the the Uptown Minneapolis Criterium for the Friday evening event. New in 2009, this race saw huge crowds lining the entire course and some incredible racing.
The course has teams race past Calhoun Square on a .88 Kilometer course that comprises six tight corners and a furious race to the finish line.
With a long straightaway across the finish line into a very short run between turns one and two, speeds will descend from a brisk 35-plus mph into the low digits before ramping up again out of turn five on Lake Street. Strong racers and teams will stay up front to control the tempo and avoid accidents.
Wheaties FUEL Sport Tip: The real spectacle comes near the end of the course as riders make turn six onto Hennepin Avenue and into a long, wide one-block straightaway to the finish line.
Event Schedule:
4:30 PM Expo opens & Stunt Rider Shows
6:15 PM Women Pro/Elite Race: 30 Laps
7:15 PM Kid's Race
7:45 PM Men Pro/Elite Race: 40 Laps
8:45 PM Racing ends
9:00 PM Expo closes
Results: Men - Women
Bus routes to the Uptown Festival.
Biking Directions:
Course Map (click to download):
