5 Things to Do at the Virginia’s Blue Ridge Twilight Criterium

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Never been to a criterium before? No worries. It’s one of those events that just lends itself to a good time.

Here are five things to do while you are at the races on Saturday:

  1. Grab a cold craft beer. There will be beer gardens at Blue 5 and Martin’s Downtown so you won’t miss a second of the action.
  2. Push to the fence line so you feel the breeze as professional racers fly by at speeds of 40 mph!
  3. Shake your hips. The bands will be blasting funky tunes all evening long.
  4. Pick a favorite racer and cheer them on each time he or she passes by. (There’s $15,000 in prizes up for grabs, so racers would love your support to help push them to the finish.)
  5. Stop by the bike expo, check the vendors, and grab a bite or beer.

Virginia’s Blue Ridge Downtown Twilight Criterium

  • When: May 21
  • Where: Downtown Roanoke (course map)
  • Cost: Free