David Visintainer
We are all ready for the Kirkland Criterium on Sunday August 10. Just a few reminders.. http://www.kirklandcriterium.com/
Registration
On August 10 registration will start at 3:30pm, uBRDO Cycle and Mountain Supply, 122 Central Way Kirkland, WA 98033. For the kids race, parents should register their kids the day of the race also at uBRDO. Race flyer - http://www.kirklandcriterium.com/08_kirkland_criterium_flyer.pdf
Online registration closes at 5pm on Saturday August 9 BikeReg.com
Race Schedule:
5:15 - 6:00 PM Men's Category 3 ($500 + merchandise)
6:10 - 6:40 PM Kids Race ages 10-12, 8-9, 5-7 (ribbons)
6:50 - 7:20 PM Womens Category 1-3 ($500 + merchandise) sponsored by Power Station
7:30 - 8:45 PM Men's Pro/1/2 ($750 + merchandise ) + $250 worth of primes from GC Racing
Merchandise prizes from
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Lenovo ThinkPad X300 enter to win raffle
Hammer Nutrition
Michelin
Selle Italia
Crystal Mountain
Healthman Hotel
Power Station
uBDRO
Smith
Defeet
BikeCafe
DWR
Shimano
Hutchinson Tires
Plus more
Course
Located on Lake Washington, the Kirkland Criterium course provides riders a fun route and spectators a great environment to watch. With many establishments in the downtown area, fans should be able to have a great time. Several locations will be having festivities
DWR with a cocktail party and Wilde Rover with a dedicated room on the course just past the start finish. For other places to hangout go here - http://www.explorekirkland.com/places_to_dine.cfm?content=526
Raffle
Anyone entering the race will automatically be entered into the raffle. If you have friends and family attending, they can buy extra tickets from uBRDO Cycle and Mountain Supply where registration will be held. Also as racers, you can go online to www.kirklandcriterium.com to buy more tickets to increase your chances at the drawing.
Parking and Driving
There are several locations that volunteers and participants should park. Please keep in mind that access to downtown Kirkland on summer afternoons is at best challenging. Expect traffic congestion and delays so add extra time to be safe. Also keep in mind that the DOT is proposed lane closures on 405 in Bellevue for those of you coming from the south.
o Marina Park lot 52 Lake Shore Plaza, Kirkland, WA 98033 (located on the lake) There will be no parking signs posted in the park which say no parking from 3PM-12AM. People can park here but will not be able to get out of the parking while the race is going on and until the course is torn down the police re-open the streets.(9pm)
o Kirkland City Hall Parking - 123 5th Ave, Kirkland City Hall Kirkland, WA 98033
o Waverly Park take right off of Central Ave onto Market Street, park is on the left.
o First Baptist Church - 701 1st St Kirkland, WA 98033
Restrooms
Please use the public restrooms located in Marina Park