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Fidelity Investments Burlingame Criterium - June 29, 2008
WHAT IS A CRITERIUM?
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A Criterium is a bicycle race over a closed circuit less than 5K (typically about a mile through city streets). This leads to tight groups with frequent turns,
which makes crashes more frequent than traditional road races.
Rather than riding a set number of laps, the length of a criterium is typically determined by time (e.g. an hour of riding followed by 5 more laps). To add some
excitement to those first laps where riders need only pace with the group for position, sponsors often offer prizes for finishing specific laps first.
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