Spectator Information
Criterium racing returns to Portland with a fast, spectator-friendly course and a venue that’s fun for the whole family.
Part bike race, part block party, the Portland Criterium is a quick, six-corner loop circling the North Park Blocks (between NW Flanders and Couch).
Spectating is FREE!!!
We highly encourage folks to ride, walk or take Tri-Met to the races. Our friends at BIKETOWN will cover your bike trip to and from the race by using promo code PDXCRIT24 in the Lyft BIKETOWN app.
The Criterium style of bike racing is designed to be watched up close, with short laps (at 30+ mph) putting the racers directly in front of you every couple of minutes. Northwest Portland’s Park Blocks offers a scenic and kinetic setting for this brand of race spectating. Get a view of the group diving into each corner with a quick stroll around the course, or grab a front row spot at the finish line for the final sprint to glory. With plenty of bars and restaurants right in the neighborhood, you can make a day of it and watch this fast-paced style of racing unfold, lap after lap.
No Q’ No Taqueria will be onsite to take care of all of your food needs. And make sure to check out the New Belgium Brewing Fat Tire beer garden. Please also visit some of the amazing establishments around the course, including Gallo Nero and World Foods.
The first race starts at Noon, with fields continuing throughout the afternoon, right up until dusk.
Schedule
| 12:00 PM – Open Cat 4/5 (OBRA Championship Event), Masters 35+ Open Cat 4/5 – 40 Mins |
| 12:45 PM – Women Cat 4/5 (OBRA Championship Event), Masters Women 40+ Cat 4/5 – 40 Mins |
| 1:30 PM – Hot Laps Running Relay Presented by On – 4 laps |
| 2:15 PM – Podium Presentation |
| 2:30 PM – Masters 40+ Open Cat 1/2/3, Masters 50+ Open Cat 1/2/3 – 45 Mins |
| 3:20 PM – Open Cat 3 (OBRA Championship Event) – 45 Mins |
| 4:10 PM – Podium Presentation |
| 4:25 PM – Street Mile Running Race Presented by On – 2 laps |
| 4:50PM – Podium Presentation |
| 5:05 PM – Portland Criterium Pedalpalooza Ride hosted by River City Bicycles – Ride starts at 4:30 at the Salmon Street Springs fountain |
| 5:55 PM – Women Cat PRO/1/2 (OBRA Championship Event), Women Cat 3 (OBRA Championship Event), Masters 40+ Women Cat 1/2/3 – 50 Mins |
| 6:50 PM – Open Cat PRO/1/2 (OBRA Championship Event) – 70 Mins |
| 8:05 PM – Podium Presentation |
