The Presbyterian Hospital Invitational Criterium is excited to announce its inclusion in both the U.S.A. National Racing Series and U.S.A. CRITS Championship series. The 2008 races have top ranking and the highest purses in the country, guaranteeing elite riders for both and an awesome spectator event.
The U.S.A. National Racing Calendar Series is a 41 race series held throughout the United States starting in February and ending in October for professional men and women cyclists. This series has a season long points system and riders and their teams are ranked based on performance. The Presbyterian Hospital Invitational Criterium is ranked as a 1.2 scale event, the highest status awarded by U.S.A. Cycling the governing body for bicycle racing in the U.S.A..
The U.S.A. CRITS Championship Series is a 10 race series designed to crown the best Criterium riders in the country for both men and women. The series is set to start in April and end in September with the World Criterium Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada. In addition to the prize lists in each city in the series, with Charlotte being the largest prize list, the rider will be competing for an overall $100,000.00 prize list for the series.
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Because criteriums are historically run on short laps through city streets, they offer spectators the opportunity to watch Olympians and world and national champions up-close as they ride at top speed for up to two hours. This has made the criterium format the most spectator-friendly form of cycling. When staged according to the above specifications, these races often draw more than 30,000 fans per event. The races that form the USA CRITS series have been specifically chosen according to the ideals that have made criterium racing an American legacy: Challenging courses that showcase arts and entertainment districts, a large and growing base of spectators, broad community support, and strong opportunities for marketing partners.
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