Just a friendly reminder that this year’s Rose Festival Criterium is quickly approaching.

The Sunday June 5th criterium nestled in Welland is once again organised by OCA 2003 Road Organiser of the Year and 2004 OCA Road Contribution to Cycling; the St. Catharines Cycling Club. With the club’s exceptional organising skills and the addition of ability based categories, this year’s Rose Festival Criterium will be one of the most reminisced events of the year.

– SAME generous prize money as previous years
– SAME award winning organisers
– SAME rider-loved course
– SAME great day of racing

For more information on the event please visit www.stcatharinescc.com
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May 25, 2005 – After a one-week break, the St. Catharines Cycling Club is back in the organising saddle with the Rose Festival Criterium. The June 5th event, located in Welland, is considered one of Ontario’s longest continuous races. The course remains with its traditional 2.2 km circuit weaving around and through picturesque Chippawa Park. However it is will follow last year’s direction, finishing with a slight downhill.

Run as a Citizen Event, the Rose Festival will have three races that will be solely based on ability.

9 AM
Beginner
50 minutes

10 AM
Sport (recommended ability of Master B/C/D and Women)
50 minutes

11 AM
Open (recommended ability for Senior 1/2, Master A and experienced Junior M)
90 minutes

Registration opens at 8 AM.

Citizen Permits and One-Event Racing Permits will be allowed to race the 9 AM and/or 10 AM races. Riders must have a UCI licence to race at 11 AM. Senior 1/2 Women can race in the 11 AM race. Upgrade points will not be awarded at the event.

Entry Fee
$30
Under 19 and 50+

$40
All Others