FAQ’s
According to USA Cycling a criterium is a mass start, multi-lap event contested on a closed course where laps are typically a mile or less and include 4-6 corners. Racers do a pre-determined number of laps or race for a pre-determined amount of time – usually 30 to 90 minutes.
As Ricky Bobby says, “I want to go fast.” If you’ve ever seen a race car draft behind another race car, you know the one behind has to put out less energy to maintain the same speed as the one in front. The one in front is “breaking the wind.” It is the same concept with bicycling. Sitting in the back, takes a lot less energy than sitting on the front. Riders will try to stay in the back so they have energy for the sprint at the end!
The closest hotels to the event are:
550 East Main Street
Hummelstown, PA 17036
717-566-9292
1200 Mae Street
Hummelstown, PA 17036
717-566-2050
Holiday Inn Express Hershey (Harrisburg Area)
610 Walton Avenue
Hummelstown, PA 17036
717-583-0500
There are several places to park in and around the festival.
Please remember, a lot of the event takes place in a residential neighborhood. Please do not park across resident’s driveways. Also, there will be no parking within the race course.
Yes! We are always looking for people who want to help with our event. Check out our volunteer page located here.
Yes! We are always looking for businesses & individuals to partner with. Check out our sponsor page located here.
Yes – we will have packet pickup available Friday evening before the race. Location TBD but will be e-mailed out in advance.
They will be posted at the event and also on RoadResults.com
Yes – for any of the category races, you need a USA Cycling license. One-day licenses are available when you complete your registration on BikeReg.
Hummelstown is located just outside of Hershey, Pennsylvania. It is also about 20 minutes from Harrisburg. A full map of the event can be found below.
No, the craft fair shopping is open to anyone in the community. It is running at the same time as the bicycle race, and there is no fee for a spectator to attend either.
Yes – the booth fee is $50 and a portion of the proceeds benefits the Hummelstown Fire Police.
No. This event is pre-registration only.