September 19, 2008 (Toronto, ON) – On May 30, the 2008 Toronto Criterium was held in the St. Lawrence Market, back after a 17-year hiatus, as TO welcomed its first pro bike race in 10 years. With huge crowds surrounding the entire race course Merrill Collins (La Bicicletta) won the open women’s race while Andrew Pinfold (Symmetrics) won the men’s competition. The 2009 Toronto Criterium is tentatively slated for May 29 next year and there’s more in the works for Toronto’s cycling scene from bike racing to bike share programs… here’s a video that captures the excitement of that thrilling May 30 evening. If you are experiencing any difficultly viewing the video directly here it can also be viewed here.