Crystal Palace Crit Racing
This unique 16-race series is one of London’s most anticipated and best supported amateur cycle racing events.
They run in Paxton’s lovely old park, with all entry fees going towards providing exciting, efficient and safe racing for all competitors, from budding espoirs to Elite category riders – and any surplus is reinvested in racing activities within the South Eastern region.
Not sure if you are fit enough or have the bike-handling skills for Palace? Whether an old hand or racing at the circuit for the first time, some crit-specific training can give you the edge over other riders. Check out the sessions available on Thursday nights at Herne Hill Velodrome, just a few miles from CP Crits: http://www.hernehillvelodrome.com/crittraining/
*UPDATE* March 2020
Due to COVID 19 disruption is expected to the this season. Decisions will be made on a monthly basis on which races to cancel and which will go ahead. See here for more information.
About
A criterium, or crit, is a bike race consisting of several laps around a closed circuit, the length of each lap or circuit ranging from about 800 m to 10,000 m
The races are organised by Dulwich Paragon CC. More info here.
Races take place at Crystal Palace Park, Anerley Hill, London, SE19 2BA.
The Calendar runs every Tuesday evenings from 6pm, May to August .
Race distances will vary from just over 20 laps up to 30 laps according to the amount of light available.
Race direction depends principally on wind direction but is at the discretion of the chief commissaire and organiser on the night.
Cadence bike shop is the meeting place for racers to share coffee and cake!
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