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Second Ascent Hosts 18th Annual Ballard Criterium
Formula 1 meets road bike racing on historic Ballard Avenue June 2, 2012.
April 26, 2012
Seattle, Wash. - More than 350 cyclists will race through the closed-off streets around Ballard Ave. this summer during the Ballard Criterium (aka, "the Crit"). This exciting event challenges top riders to hold their line around sharp turns and varying surfaces while sprinting up to 30 miles an hour through descents, climbs, and straight aways — all in a pursuit of cash, prizes, and overall placement in a four-part professional race series.
The Crit distills road bike racing into its raw and aggressive elements by shortening the course to a spectator-friendly, single urban block. Think of it as a concentrated Tour de France or, better yet, the Formula 1 of cycling.
Expected to attract more than 2,000 supportive spectators, The Crit guarantees an afternoon of family fun and excitement in historic Ballard. The first race starts at 3:30 p.m. and the last race begins at 7:30 p.m., rain or shine.
For 16 years, Second Ascent has been Ballard's outdoor gear and full service bike shop. With a selection as diverse as its staff, Second Ascent keeps to the quality, knowledge, experience and personal attention one would expect from a local shop. Supporting and offering events like The Crit is just one example of the store’s active involvement in the community. Stop by any day of the week or visit www.SecondAscent.com to learn more.
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