The 51st Quad Cities Criterium will be held on Memorial Day, May 30, 2016 in the Village of East Davenport by the Quad Cities Bicycle Club (qcbc.org).  Tom Schuler, Race Director confirms that “Racing will begin at 9AM for the Junior racers aged 9-14.  After another eight exciting amateur races featuring local and Midwest licensed racers, the Kimberly Crest Veterinary Hospital Pro Women’s race starts at 2:30.  A crowd favorite, the Koehler Electric Kids Race starts at 3:30.  I am thrilled to announce that at 4:00 we will run the first ever Healthy Habits Faterium Race featuring dozens of fat tire bicycles.  The final race of the day features the Pro Men competition.”  A complete race schedule can be found here.

Also new for 2016 is the Quad Cities Criterium T-shirt design contest.  Flyers have been sent to local schools with an April 1 submission deadline.  First prize is $300 with $150 for the runner-up.  Details can be found here.

Contacts

John Harrington, Quad Cities Bicycle Club, email: jwhjkh@gmail.com, phone: 563-940-6023

Tom Schuler, Race Director, email: tjsplow@gmail.com, phone: 441-431-1820

Bobby Carlson, Healthy Habits Faterium Manager, email: bobbyridesbikes@gmail.com, phone: 319-750-3409

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