It’s that time of year again, with hundreds of bikes set to fly through Old Ballard as part of the 24th annual Ballard Criterium bike race on Saturday, June 10.
The race runs a loop through Old Ballard’s streets, starting and finishing at the corner of Ballard Ave NW and 20th Ave NW. It’s a rectangular course that uses Ballard Ave NW, NW Dock Place, Shilshole Ave NW and NW Vernon Place. The races start at 2pm, and the streets of the course will be closed from 12 – 9:30pm.
If you want to join in the race, register online, or register on Saturday before 1:30 p.m.
A USA Cycling license is required to race, but you can purchase a one-day license for Cat 5 men’s and Cat 4 women’s races only for $10. All the other categories require the USA Cycling annual license which can be purchased from USA Cycling (not for sale at the race).
The cost to pre-register for the race is $35 plus tax, day of registration is $40 plus tax. Click here for a full list of the racing categories.
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