a massed start, high-speed bicycle race events in which riders race around a closed circuit racecourse to compete for order of finish.
Usually used during the bike portion of a triathlon. The term describes a set course that is usually a mile or so in length. The racers will ride around the course a certain number of times. This type of race course is usually used in pro races only. The small course is best for a small field, otherwise there is too much congestion.
a race that involves laps around a short course.
a bicycle race over a short closed
a closed-course, multiple-lap road bike race in which racers speed around a very short, tight course very fast
a crowd pleasing cycling event, where the pack rides many laps on a short course
a multi-lap race held on a loop course with each lap only a few kilometers in length
a series of laps about one-quarter mile in length
a short, technical course with many turns
a timed race held on a small loop usually in the middle of town
A multi-lap race on a course of a mile or less.
A race that involves many laps of a short circuit, usually between 1 and 10km long. Commonly held around a town or city centre. See also: kermesse.
A multi-lap, one-day race on a closed, short course, typically one mile or less. DNF - Short for Did Not Finish.
Main article: criterium A race on a closed course with multiple laps. Often but not always a 4-cornered course; often includes primes (short for premiums) which are points or prizes for intermediate laps. Course length varies from 800 meters to 2 miles.[ edit
A multi-lap event on a course usually a mile or less in length.
a mass-start race covering numerous laps of a course that is normally about one mile or less in length.
(crit) n. a massed start, high-speed bicycle race events in which riders race around a closed circuit racecourse. Criteriums are usually held on closed streets. The racecourse is normally one-half to one mile in length. Have been known to be riden naked.
A criterium, or crit, is a type of bike race held on a short course (usually less than 5 km), often run on closed-off city centre streets. The length of the race can be determined by a number of laps or a total time, in which case the number of remaining laps is calculated as the race progresses. Generally the event's duration (commonly one hour) is shorter than that of a traditional road race [many hours, sometimes over the course of days or even weeks, as in a Grand Tour], though the average speed and intensity are appreciably higher.