The Iron Hill Twilight Criterium featuring The  Community Festival

Get ready for the 6th Annual Iron Hill Twilight Criterium; the only professional cycling race in Chester County being held in historic downtown West Chester Pennsylvania!

On Saturday July 10th, 2010, the downtown streets of West Chester will be humming with excitement as over a hundred professional and USCF licensed cyclist’s race 60 laps around a 0.8 mile circuit. At speeds of 35 mph, racers will jockey for position while navigating narrow streets and tight corners. All the action begins at the start/finish line at the corner of Gay and High Streets, the home of title sponsor Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant.

You'll love the hospitality and charm of West Chester-with its hip shops and superb restaurants-as a backdrop to this captivating event! Don't miss this opportunity to see the world's top cyclists compete in this premier race!

 
 

Compete with the best cyclists in the world as they race in the 5th annual Iron Hill Twilight Criterium on Saturday, July 10, 2010. Races are scheduled from 5:00 pm to 7:45 pm for Pro Men's, Elite Women's and Amateur level riders. Get ready to handle 60-laps of tight turns and lightening fast straight-aways on this 0.8 mile course through the streets of historic West Chester, Pennsylvania. Category 1 to 4 racers with a USCF license are invited to participate in this USA Cycling sanctioned competition.

 

Click "More" to register for the Amateur, Elite Women's and Pro Men's Races.

 
 

Be part of the action-packed Iron Hill Twilight Criterium when West Chester, Pennsylvania hosts its fourth professional cycling races. Hundreds of volunteers are needed to man the course and welcome racing fans to West Chester. Each volunteer will receive a T-Shirt and enjoy the race up-close and personal.

 

 

 
 

Hey Kids! Come on out and ride in the Kids' Race, Saturday July 10, 2010. Races are for ages 3-10. Fun prizes for everyone who rides in this special Kids Only event. And parents, did we mention that it's FREE?

 

Parent or legal guardian must sign a race release form for their child. There will be a special children's staging area for kids to enjoy after registering.

 

 
 
  • Racing Starts at 5:00 PM
    Start/Finish line - Gay & High Sts.
    Rain or Shine
  • 5:00 - Kids' Race
  • 6:00 - Amateur Race
  • 6:45 - Elite Women's Criterium
  • 7:45 - Pro Men's Criterium
 
 
If you plan to bike into town or bring your children's bikes in for the FREE Kids' Race, leave bikes at the secure BIKE CORRAL. The BIKE CORRAL will be located behind Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, West of High Street, just off of Prescott Alley.

 

 

 

The Iron Hill Twilight Criterium is produced by the West Chester Cycling Classic, LLC., a subsidiary of the Chamber of Commerce of Greater West Chester
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