Women’s & Juniors’ Intro to Crit Racing @ Chocolate City Criterium

Women’s & Juniors’ Intro to Crit Racing @ Chocolate City CriteriumVisit www.chocolatecitycrit.com for more information This 3-week clinic is designed to help beginner women and junior riders safely enter the sport of bike racing and feel prepared to line up at Chocolate City Criterium.No racing experience is required. This clinic is for riders who are curious about racing, new to criteriums, or looking for a supportive environment to learn basic race skills on the actual CCC course. Clinic ScheduleClinics will take place on Wednesday evenings from approximately 6:00–7:00 PM on the Chocolate City Criterium course.Week 1: Wednesday, July 29 — Intro to racing, bike handling, cornering, and race readinessWeek 2: Wednesday, August 5 — Pack skills, drafting, contact confidence, and race positioningWeek 3: Wednesday, August 12 — Race starts, hot laps, bell lap practice, and controlled race simulationPlease arrive early for check-in. Week 3 check-in may open earlier to allow for USA Cycling license verification. Who Should RegisterThis clinic is intended for beginner women and junior riders who are interested in road bike racing or considering racing Chocolate City Criterium but unsure where to start.Riders should have a road-racing legal bike under USA Cycling rules. Helmets are required. Aero bars are not permitted. What to ExpectEach session will begin with a 10-minute rider briefing, followed by rotating skill stations and controlled group riding. Riders will be grouped by comfort level so true beginners can learn at an appropriate pace while more confident riders can progress into more advanced drills.Clinic topics include:Basic bike handling and confidenceCone drills and bottle pick-upsCornering fundamentalsDrafting and spacingPaceline basicsBump and touch drillsMoving safely in a packRace starts and stagingHot laps and race-speed corneringBell lap and finish-line practice USA Cycling Sanctioned Final SessionThe final clinic on Wednesday, August 12 will be USA Cycling sanctioned. Eligible riders who attend and hold a valid USA Cycling license may be eligible for upgrade points, subject to USA Cycling requirements.Riders without a USA Cycling license may still participate in the clinic, but only eligible licensed riders may receive USA Cycling upgrade credit. Chocolate City Criterium Race Entry DiscountRiders who complete the clinic series will receive 50% off entry into Chocolate City Criterium.The discount is intended to support riders entering beginner-appropriate women’s and junior fields at CCC. Field eligibility still applies based on age, category, license status, and USA Cycling rules.