Hyde Park Blast
EVENT DESCRIPTION: The Hyde Park Blast cycling races have become the largest one day competitive road cycling event in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. The 2011 race had more than 400 cyclists registered from more than 17 states with competitors from Canada and South America. The Blast cycling races are some of the most anticipated cycling races for both junior level cyclists and professionals of national standing. The feature USA CRITS Pro 1-2 race finishes under the lights in front of our large, supportive crowd.
The Hyde Park Blast features the components that make criterium cycling racing an American legacy: the course is challenging and showcases one of Cincinnati’s most historic entertainment and retail districts; the large crowds come for the fun of the day-long event; and, the large crowd and broad community support make the Hyde Park Blast a strong marketing opportunity for our sponsors.
DATE: June 30, 2011
LOCATION: Cincinnati, OH
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SCHEDULE:
Men’s Pro-Am – 8:30 PM
COURSE AND DISTANCES: A challenging 1 mile circuit showcasing one of Cincinnati’s most historic entertainment and retail districts. The first 180 after the start/finish wraps around Kilgour Fountain before hauling down Erie Ave for the technical back portion. The neighborhood back loop features a 30mph pinch down to a 90 degree left-hand turn onto Shady Lane: a single-lane road at a slight 5 percent grade. Two right turns take you onto Monteith, a 30+ mph drop back down onto Erie Ave and the 400 meter straightaway down to the finish in the Square!
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