May 27, 2019: The 53rd Annual Quad Cities Criterium

The Quad Cities Criterium, contested each year on Memorial Day will be held for the 4th year on a challenging and exciting course in the Village of East Davenport. This setting gives cyclists and fans alike a great day of racing and fun.

The course start/finish line will be located in the heart of the Village business district on 11th Street ascending into the hills of McClellan Heights before plunging back down 12th Street to the finish for a total distance of ¾'s of a mile. Criterium race director Tom Schuler stressed that "cyclists are always looking for hilly, challenging courses that test their strength and endurance and this will be a very tough and exciting venue as we approach the 51st anniversary of the event".

Who: Over 650 cyclists from across the U.S., Canada, and Europe
What: 12 Criterium bicycle races, Kids Race presented by Koehler Electric, Kids play area
When: Monday May 27, 2019
Where: The Village of East Davenport

• 54th running of the Quad Cities Criterium
• Fourth race in the Memorial Day Weekend series

Friday	Burlington Road Races	Burlington, IA
Saturday	Snake Alley Criterium	Burlington, IA
Sunday	Melon City Criterium	Muscatine, IA
Monday	Quad Cities Criterium	Davenport, IA

• Full day of racing featuring competitive men and women riders from novice to professional New, hilly course provides exciting chases and thrilling speeds
• The Village bars and restaurants are opening up shop to all spectators and racers for food and refreshments
• Many are providing outdoor viewing areas and beer gardens!
• Kids Play area with bouncy house will be available sponsored by the Village Business Association
• Kids races right before the Pro Men's Race presented by Koehler Electric

The Quad Cities Criterium is proud to announce its partnership with the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation to help raise awareness and support for the NPCF mission of serving patients with pancreatic cancer and their families. All profits from this year's race will be donated to the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation.

• EVENT WEBSITE - click here
• Course Map - click here
• Press Release - click here

brought to you by:
The Quad Cities Bicycle Club
Village of East Davenport Business Association

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