Spectacular criterium racing comes to national classics

[News bot]

Cycling enthusiasts can look forward to witnessing top-class, European-style racing on South African soil following the announcement of a new national criterium series.

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[JA-Q001]

Is that R190 for one crit or the series?

 

If its just for the one, then its too expensive. If for series, then how many in the series?

[Spinnekop]

A bunch of 150 riders (SA funriders) doing a crit.

Should be spectacular crashes! 

[Cargyrl]

Don't think there would be too many non-licensed fun riders riding the crits. They are not easy at all, but a spectacular to see as a spectator. 

 

I read somewhere that it will cater for the licensed riders according to CSA age categories. 

 

Would be fantastic, I am expecting quite a few trackies to also participate in them. Fast and furious. 

[Sydd]

I see the entries page does indeed make provision for elite women. Extremely excited for this! It's time for some good crit racing here.

[tourdeboland]

Looking forward to it!

[forgotten1]

Not previously activated on a national basis? Maybe I am a nay-sayer, but in the 80's and 90's there was a criterium/kermesse every weekend. There was the Sanlam Kermesse series...the Coca Cola kermesse series...Top-Star, SunnyPark, Benoni Mall, Jet-Park, Randburg Il Campione, Zoo Lake, Westville Pavillion and so many more...?

 

The article makes it sound like an all new concept here in SA. I think crit racing is the best form of racing on road, & helps develop riders. Better speed, handling and tactical ability.

[Supersix EVO]

A bunch of 150 riders (SA funriders) doing a crit.

Should be spectacular crashes! 

 

I do agree Spinnekop. 150 riders around a Crit circuit is looking for trouble. Count me out. Why not limit it to 50 riders and have a proper crit race.

[Longbarn Killer]

I watched some of the Engen Cycle in the City events on TV and what I saw was poor participation. With the exception of Elite and under 23 men, most starting grids were pretty dismal.

 

Hope this doesn't happen here.

[HappyMartin]

Did a crit once. That zoo lake thing. It was flipping awful. Heart rate went to 190 in about 60 seconds and stayed there for about 10 minutes and I was shelled out the back. Almost vomited. Was humiliated and embarrassed.

 

I will give it a go. How can you say no to that level of pain combined with a high chance of a spectacular, painful and very public accident. Great fun