Tour of St. Louis Bicycle Races: Mike Murray Classic Criterium in Forest Park
Date: Sunday, March 22
Time: 9 a.m. (onsite registration at 8 a.m.)
Location: Lower Muny Parking Lot
Cost: $50 ($55 on race day)
Packet pick-up: Friday, March 20, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. at Big Shark Bicycle Company
The Tour of St. Louis Bicycle Races are the first big tests of winter fitness in the Midwest. Put your winter preparation to work with three events over two days.
Course description: A flat and fast course with wide open straightaways and a few technical turns. Race by St. Louis landmarks, including the Missouri History Museum and the Muny. The start/finish will be in the Lower Muny Parking Lot. Racers are encouraged to park in the Festival & Parking Plaza (Upper Muny Parking Lot).
Registration: The pre-registration entry fee is $50. Race-day entry fee is $55 (includes $5 rider insurance surcharge/BAR fee). Register online.
Saturday, March 21
Race #1, The Wildwood Centaur Time Trial: This Saturday morning prologue time trial features a flowing and fast 11-mile course that takes on some of the best roads in west St. Louis County.
Race #2, The Carondelicious Criterium: Saturday afternoon, head to the Carondelicious Criterium in South St. Louis City’s Carondelet Park. This almost-a-circuit course features an uphill finish and several technical turns.
Sunday, March 22
Race #3, The Mike Murray Classic Criterium: Set in St. Louis’ famous Forest Park, this course swings by the Missouri History Museum and the Muny.