July 28/11 10:03 am - Penticton Wine Country Criterium

Posted by Editoress on 07/28/11
 

Penticton Wine Country Criterium set for August 19

On Friday, August 19th the first Rideokanagan.com p/b Norco "Wine Country Criterium" p/b Haymansports will roll out on the streets of downtown Penticton.

The Wine Country Crit will take place on a fast, flat 1km course along Lake Okanagan, through downtown Penticton, starting and finishing right on Main Street.

The first race is category "B" will take to the course at 6 pm for 30 mins plus 2 laps. Category "A" will start at 6:45 pm and race for 45 minutes plus 2 laps, and .  Prize money will be awarded for the top 3 in each category, plus primes and draw prizes.

Streets close at 5:30 with day of race sign on at Gyro Park (beside Penticton city hall) starting at 4:00 pm.

Unlicensed riders with past racing experience may take out a one day competitor license.

There will be day of race sign on at the event.  The day of race sign on will be at Gyro Park (beside Penticton city hall) starting at 4:00 pm