Crit Races Great Park Irvine

Twilight Crits are common midweek races that keeps it competitive for local racers and offers a great workout during the week. Depending on what category is racing speeds can vary from 23mph to 32 mph, sprints can go even harder. Races can last from 45-60min doing a typical 1 mile loop and each race will start out fast and end fast to seperate the riders. I thought it was fun watching the teams and learning racing skills and tactics, now I race and its even better. Bring a foldup chair and sit by the finish/start or just past a corner, thats where it all happens.

I have done the crit at El Do, I go almost every week. I race 40+ (masters) last week we ave 25mph, that's with a neutral lap (the 1/2/3s passed us) Gets faster at the end and in prime laps. No sharp turns, all sweeping. Fun to watch? Not as fun as a "real" crit but..if you like that sort of thing you might like to watch.

$4 to park at ElDo. Park at Walmart and take the SGRT one mile south to the park. Can't miss it. I would like to go to the Irvine race, but it's a bit out of the way for me.

I thought about doing this but I still don't think I'm there as a pack rider or cyclist yet.  I avg 19 mph over 2 hours of riding on a semi hilly course, but ride solo alot.  I may go down and watch this week though.