World’s Premier Track Bike Criterium Returns with Full 4 Race
Schedule
Rockstar Games is proud to announce the return of the Red Hook Criterium
Championship Series in 2016. Now in its 9th year, the Red
Hook Crit is the world’s premier track bike Criterium series with four
spectacular events scheduled in Brooklyn, London, Barcelona and Milan.
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Rockstar Games is proud to announce the return of the Red Hook Criterium Championship Series in 2016. Now in its 9th year, the Red Hook Crit is the world's premier track bike Criterium series with four spectacular events scheduled in Brooklyn, London, Barcelona and Milan.
"This year is shaping up to be the most dramatic championship yet as the
field of international athletes continues to grow,” said David Trimble,
Series Director. “The level of competition in the Crit has never been
higher, which means we are in for increasingly exciting and
unpredictable races. I can’t wait to see who emerges victorious.”
From its roots in the neighborhood of Red Hook in Brooklyn, New York the
race has flourished and expanded over the years - first to Milan, which
has become the host city of the championship finale and then to
Barcelona, now enjoying its fourth year on the roster. London makes its
return this year after its debut in 2015.
The Red Hook Criterium series is unique in that it requires athletes to
race multiple laps around a 1km (approx.) technical circuit on
brakeless, fixed gear track bikes. Taking cues from international
motorsport, athletes begin by competing in timed qualification rounds to
establish grid positions for the main event. The finals, traditionally
raced at night, are held in front of thousands of spectators at each
destination.
Athletes accumulate points for finishing each race, traveling from one
city to the next, vying for a position on the championship podium. With
the continued, four-race schedule, riders will need to perform
consistently if they are to contend for the series trophy with each race
bringing its own dynamic throughout the season. 2015 Men’s Series
Champion Ivan Ravaioli (Team Cinelli Chrome, Italy) and Women’s Series
Champion Ainara Elbusto (Conor WRC, Spain) will both return in 2016 to
defend their titles but ambitious newcomers, including pro rider Daniel
Holloway (Intelligentsia GR, USA) and his team will be looking to make
an impact throughout the series.
The Red Hook Criterium Race Series has grown year on year since its
inception in 2008, bringing global media attention, big crowds and
increased interest from series sponsors. In 2016, The Red Hook
Criterium, having already established firm roots in the cycling
community, is ready to move forward again as one of the most compelling,
competitive, spectator friendly sporting events in the world.
2016 SCHEDULE:
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April 30: Red Hook Criterium Brooklyn, NY, USA;
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July 9: Red Hook Criterium London, UK;
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August 27: Red Hook Criterium Barcelona, Spain;
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October 1: Red Hook Criterium Milan, Italy.
2016 welcomes new major sponsors to the championship series including
Specialized – who have generously offered to provide the season’s prize
bikes.
A strong list of supporting series sponsors in 2016 include Specialized,
Giro, Castelli, Intelligentsia, Levi’s Commuter, Fast Forward Wheels,
and Tacx
UK partners Knight Dragon and Face Partnerships return to the RHC London
after the inaugural race in 2015.
For more information on the series please visit www.redhookcrit.com.
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award-winning development team consists of studios in Edinburgh, Leeds,
London, New England, San Diego and Toronto.
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