May 29, 2009 (Toronto, ON) – Witness the skill. Witness the speed. On Friday, May 29th, criterium racing makes its return to the St. Lawrence Market. This spectator friendly race will see the best riders battle it out for $20,000 in prizes. Speeds in excess of 60km/h will make this one exciting event not to be missed! Admission is FREE and there will be an on site bike expo for retailers and other cycling groups – for more info visit 2009 Toronto Criterium.

Event Schedule
4:00pm – Roads Close
5:30pm – Kids Race
6:00pm – Seniors 3&4, Masters 2&3, Women all categories, Under 19 category
7:30pm – Professionals, Master 1, Elite 1&2

Marshals Needed
We are trying to split shifts for marshals today, if you are available or know anyone who is not racing and would want to marshal shifts are from: 4-8 & 7-10:30. (overlap covers training). Anyone who marshals for one shift gets a VIP bleachers pass for the part of the race they are not working.

Please contact Christina at 416-886-4243.

About BTAC – The Bicycle Trade Association of Canada (BTAC) is the national voice of cycling in Canada and the hub of the Canadian bicycle industry. BTAC advocates, builds partnerships, promotes trade and commerce and seeks to motivate, unite and inspire Canadians to make bicycling the pre-eminent form of transportation and recreation in Canada – visit www.btac.org for more information.   

2008 Toronto Criterium Video