Description

The Yukon Crit Series will take place on:

Dates: May 1^st, 8^th, 15^th, 22^nd from 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: Titanium Way, Whitehorse

• Circuit length: approx. 0.91 km
• Direction alternates weekly (clockwise / counterclockwise)
• Fully closed course

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Weekly Schedule

Each event includes:

5:30–6:00 PM — Learn to Race (Mandatory – One Time Only)

All riders must attend at least one Learn to Race session before participating in the series. This session will be led weekly by CAY coaches Hudson Lucier and Steph Bester.

Topics covered:

• Criterium rules & safety
• Cornering technique
• Riding in a group
• Hand signals
• Race etiquette
• Strategy basics

Open to all ages and abilities.

6:00–6:30 PM — “B” Race (Intermediate Category)

Designed for:

• Newer riders
• Youth riders
• Riders building confidence
• Riders not yet comfortable maintaining 35+ kph

Race Distance: 25 minutes + 5 laps

Equipment:

• Drop bars required (see notes below)
• No aero bars

This category focuses on skill-building and safe race experience. CAY strongly recommends that any first-time crit rider begins in B category.

6:30–7:30 PM — “A” Race (Advanced Category)

Designed for:

• Experienced riders
• Riders able to maintain 35+ kph
• Competitive racers

Race Distance: 50 minutes + 10 laps

This is a fast, tactical, mass-start race. CAY strongly recommends that any rider that gets lapped by the field in the A Race move to B race the following week.

6:30–8:30 PM — Race BBQ & Community Social

Open to:

• Racers
• Families
• Volunteers
• Spectators

Vegetarian and gluten-free options will be available.

Feed Zone/Support

There will be no feed zone in the Criterium. Riders are expected to carry sufficient fuel and water. Empty water bottles and unwanted clothing can be dropped on the side of the road (so long as it’s off the riding surface).

Parking

Parking will all be off course. Please park outside the course area and walk your bike in.

All participants must:

• Hold a Competitive Membership with CAY
• Sign in at least 15 minutes before race start

Location

Criterium: Titanium Way

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Cost

$10 per race for Members or $30 for all 4

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