Course Description: The Rooikard Pools Downtown Criterium is a 1KM 4-corner rectangular course. It takes place in the heart of historic Wenatchee over a six-block loop. A large beer garden near the Finish Line attracts hundreds of spectators. Elite categories can expect large cash crowd primes.

Free Laps: Up to two laps may be awarded riders suffering mishaps in the Criterium. A dropped chain is not a “mishap” per USA Cycling regulations. Riding backwards on the course is prohibited. Free lap eligibility ends when 8 laps to go are displayed on the lap board.

Lapped riders may be removed from the race by the Chief Referee near the Finish line. After half the race time has been completed, such removed riders will receive a pro-rated time and may start the next stage. Riders injured in a crash and unable to continue may be given a pro-rated time and allowed to start the next stage. Riders otherwise dropping out will be listed as “DNF” and will not be allowed to start the next stage.

Start: Wenatchee Ave between Palouse and First Streets

Pit: Wenatchee Ave, south of the Start/Finish line. Neutral wheel service. Teams required to provide at least one set of wheels for the pit.