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  Medical Associates of Davie Criterium
                                           
                     August 4, 2009                                                     Click here for ticket information
         "The NASCAR of Bike Races"

Join United Way various bike clubs for all the fun and excitement of Nascar ... but on bicycles!  Imagine bikes speeding around a half mile course in beautiful downtown Mocksville at 35 mph.  Cycling teams from all over the nation come to North Carolina for this series of races every year!

Each day of the week a different city hosts a day of racing called a criterium.  The 2009 event schedule will include:

8/4 – Tuesday – Mocksville, NC
8/5 – Wednesday – Concord, NC
8/6 – Thursday – Salisbury, NC
8/7 – Friday – Statesville, NC
8/8 – Saturday – Harrisburg, NC

Music, games, kids corner, food...even trike races!

It's fun for the whole family.
 
With approximately 240 cyclists registered, the Historic Mocksville Criterium enjoyed the largest cyclist attendance of any of the events throughout the 2008 series. In Mocksville, cyclists participated in four races, ranging from beginner to professional, competing to win cash prizes ranging from $300 to $1,800. Various countries outside of the United States were represented in the races including,Argentina, Australia, Canada and Columbia. Cyclist, Alejandro Borrajo, racing for the Colavita-Sutterhome Cycling Team, from Argentina, won the Professional Race which encompassed 60 laps and took 60 minutes to complete.

Tentative Schedule of Events
  • 6:15 p.m.    Race 1 – Amateurs - Category 4/5 race (30 minutes)
  • 6:45 p.m.    Kids Races  
  • 6:55 p.m.    Open Teen Trike Races 
  • 7:00 p.m.    Race 2 - Masters Race (40 minutes)
  • 7:40 p.m.    Adult Trike Races
  • 7:45 p.m.    Adult Trike Races  
  • 7:50 p.m.    Race 3 – Intermediate - Category 2/3 race (45 minutes)
  • 8:35 p.m.    Adult Trike Race
  • 8:40 p.m.    Adult Trike Race
  • 8:45 p.m.    Professional Race (60 minutes)
  • 9:45 p.m.    Racing Ends 

Fast Facts

ü Part of the multi-day Crossroads Classic
ü    Racing held in five categories
ü    Racing begins at 6:00 p.m.
ü    ½ mile course
ü Held in Downtown Mocksville
ü Start/Finish Line on Main Street
ü Kids races kick off the night.
ü Net proceeds will benefit Davie County  
       United Way and
STAY here in our county
ü Children’s games & activities like Putt-Putt, Face Painting, Science Exploration & More!
ü    Moonwalk Balloon Jump, 20 Ft. Slide, Misting Station 
 

More information for Cyclists Available Here!


Special Hotel Rates Available:
(be sure to mention the Criterium or Bike Race to receive discounted rate):

Comfort Inn
629 Madison Road, Mocksville, NC 27028
336-751-5966
Nightly rate:  $55.00 plus tax
 
Quality Inn
1500 Yadkinville Road, Mocksville, NC 27028
336-751-7310
Nightly rate:  $57.59 plus tax
 
Sponsorships are available ranging from $500.00 to $3,000.
 
Categories include:
  • Presenting         
  • T-Shirt Sponsor
  • Trike Race Sponsor
  • Family Area Sponsor 
  • Impact Sign Sponsor
Contact Davie County United Way for more information on sponsorship opportunities at 751-0313.
 
Thanks to our 2008 sponsors: