Bike Racing Returns to Oakland - 5th Oakland Grand Prix of Cycling

Bike Race

Come out to watch approximately 350 cyclists from USA Cycling for these Multi-Lap (Criterium) Bicycle Races. Cheer on amateurs and professionals, including riders from across the country and some foreign amateurs as well. The Races will feature eight separate multi-lap events, ranging from (Senior 1/2/Pro-Am, 40 miles) down to 10 laps.

Stop by and say hi to the folks at the EBBC table while you’re enjoying the races!

Location: A .85 mile closed loop of Oakland City Streets in the Kaiser Center area: A clockwise hourglass loop on Harrison, 19th, Webster, 20th, Franklin, 22nd, Webster, 20th and Harrison.
Race Route
The races are organized by Velo Promo, with assistance from Golden Chain Cyclists, local cycling groups and individual volunteers. Velo Promo has been conducting races around California since 1978, including 25 years of races at Levi Strauss Plaza in San Francisco, next to the beach in Santa Cruz, in downtown Vacaville and Suisun City, and in Merced, Madera, and many other California cities.

Information/Contact: Velo Promo, 19780 Soulsbyville Road, Soulsbyville, CA 95372 (209) 533-8234 (FAX same). E-mail: velopro1 {at} sonnet {dot} com

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