Blog Archives
Hyde Park Blast 2011
Celebrating its 10th year anniversary, the Hyde Park Blast has grown into one of Cincinnati’s largest community events! The full day of activities includes a morning 4-mile run and kids races, an afternoon/evening cycling event, and block party with music from 3 Day Rule. 10,000 people are in the Square at the event’s peak. Most importantly, over $220,000 has been donated to cancer research from the event!
Originating as a 4 mile running event – a cycling criterium was added into the mix 7 years ago by Mary Beth Knight from Revolution Fitness. She directed the race for 4 years, and designed the technical course currently in use along with her husband Eric. The 2005-2008 events featured strong regional fields and a vibe that forged a rock solid foundation for the years to come. 2009 was a turning point for the Blast bike race – with a heightened pro men’s purse of $5000, and the hard work of Blast board member Greg Tankersley, the race elevated its stature attracting nearly 100 pro 1/2 men, and was the largest road race in the tri-state in total numbers.
Madeira Centennial Criterium // June 25th
The Madeira Centennial Race Committee is pleased to announce the first-ever bike race held in the heart of Madeira: The Madeira Centennial Criterium, Friday, June 25th 2010. All categories of criterium racers will be competing from 5pm – 9:30pm. Complete with music, food, beer tent, and kids events. Pro cyclists will battle for the $5500 cash purse. Fun for all! …
USA Crits Series arriving in Cincinnati June 26!
In its sixth year on the local map, the Hyde Park Blast Criterium is taking a step out onto the national stage as the third stop in the 2010 USA Crits Series. Founded in 2007 by Athens-Twilight promoter Gene Dixon, the USA Crits Series exists to bring attention to an exciting form of American bike racing through ten high-profile one …
