Fidelity Investments Burlingame Criterium - June 29, 2008

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The 0.7 mile circuit starts at the intersection of Burlingame and Lorton Avenues, and runs southward down Lorton. A fast right turn onto Howard is followed immediately by another right turn onto Park Road. The short straight up Park is one of the few sections where positions can be advanced before the next series of turns. The Park/Primrose chicane is created by a tight left turn onto Burlingame Avenue and a sharp right turn onto Primrose. The brick street surfaces and tightness of the turns demand expert bike control. As the riders continue past the library building, they begin a gradual turn along Belview Avenue. This very fast section has traditionally been where fierce battles for position occur. The road narrows and the first riders thru the corner have the best chance to win the sprint.