Natural State Criterium Series
2024-05-15 16:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Walter Turnbow Park at Shiloh Square, 106 West Emma Avenue, Springdale, 72764, United States
Course

Start/Finish is located on Emma Street in the heart of Downtown Springdale. A classic criterium course which has 8 turns for a total distance of 0.9 miles.
Strava Link – https://www.strava.com/routes/2806559545765160600
Race Details

Race Category Details:

First Chance:

4:30pm start
20 minutes
This category is for the rider who is new to the sport of competitive USA Cycling-sanctioned bike racing and/or criteriums. See First Chance section for more details and explanation of this category.
A one-day or annual USA Cycling is required to participate in this race. Both can be purchased online or onsite.

Women 3, 4, 5 Race:

5:00 pm start
25 minutes
Women Only (Category 3, 4, 5)
A one-day or annual USA Cycling is required to participate in this race. Both can be purchased online or onsite.
Prizes to top 3. Podiums immediately following the race.
Lap Primes…product and gift certificates

C Race:

5:35 pm start
25 minutes
Men and Women Category 4 & 5 only
A one-day or annual USA Cycling is required to participate in this race. Both can be purchased online or onsite.
Prizes to top 3 Males and Females. Podiums immediately following the race.
Lap Primes…product and gift certificates

Fat Tire Fun Race:

6:10 pm start
2 laps
A one-day or annual USA Cycling is required to participate in this race, but entry fee includes a one-day license.

B Race:

6:30 pm start
35 minutes
Men and Women Category 3 & 4 only
A one-day or annual USA Cycling is required to participate in this race. Both can be purchased online or onsite.
Lap Primes…cash ($200/night) along with product and gift certificates
Purse – Cash ($125/$75/$50) to top 3 Males and top 3 Females. Podiums immediately following the race.

A Race:

7:15 pm start
45 minutes
Men and Women Open (Cat 1 – 4 only)
A one-day or annual USA Cycling is required to participate in this race. Both can be purchased online or onsite.
Lap Primes…minimum cash ($1,000/nite) along with product and gift certificates
Purse – Cash ($110/$90/$75/$50/$25) to top 5 Males and top 5 Females. Podiums immediately following the race.

Rules and Regulations:

All 2024 USAC are in effect.
Events will be held rain or shine.
Helmets must be worn at all times while on the bike.
Valid and current USAC license must be presented at registration or a one-day or annual purchased
Promoter reserves the right to adjust start times and mileage.
Promoter reserves the right to cancel/combine events and prize lists as necessary.
Held under USAC Permit:

Series Awards and Cash ($1,000):

Women Only Race – Awards to the top 3 Female overall finishers
C Race – Awards to the top 3 Male and 3 Female overall finishers
B Race – Awards and Cash ($75/$50/$25) to the top 3 Male and 3 Female overall finishers
A Race – Awards and Cash ($110/$90/$75/$50/$25) to the top 5 Males and 5 Females overall finishers

Primes:

$4,000 cash to be distributed over the 3 race series!

Awards and Podiums

For the Women-only, C, B and A races…the prizes and podium will occur 15 minutes after results are posted
Series Awards and Payouts will occur on the final series…same protocol as above
