Quad CIties Criterium, Illinois, United States

4.5 (3 reviews) Spent Ranking #1 in Rock Island Other Outdoor Activities

Mid-West bike racing at it's best

I had the chance to attend the Quad Cities Criterium, held in down town Rock Island, IL, on Memeorial day. The races started at 8 am and lasted throughout the day. Bicycle racers from throughout the mid-west provide some exciting races all day long. The weather was a little rainy in the morning and it resulted in several riders crashing on the slippery corners. The course was 3/4 of a mile that winded it's way around city streets. The area where the race was held is home to serveral restaurants and bars so there was a variety of food and refreshments available. This was the 5th year I have attended.
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Address

Downtown, Rock Island, Illinois, United States.

Website

http://QCBC.org

Current local date and time now

Friday, May 10, 2024, 23:32

User Ratings

4.5 based on (3 reviews)

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Reviews

  • 4James H 5:00 PM May 30, 2013
    Mid-West bike racing at it's best
    I had the chance to attend the Quad Cities Criterium, held in down town Rock Island, IL, on Memeorial day. The races started at 8 am and lasted throughout the day. Bicycle racers from throughout the mid-west provide some exciting races all day long. The weather was a little rainy in the morning and it resulted in several riders crashing on the slippery corners. The course was 3/4 of a mile that winded it's way around city streets. The area where the race was held is home to serveral restaurants and bars so there was a variety of food and refreshments available. This was the 5th year I have attended.
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  • 4Anthony H 5:00 PM Aug 22, 2014
    Neat event, but disappointingly moved away
    You can still (and should) visit the criterium, but it moved to a more challenging course in the Village of East Davenport across the river. It's the closest you can feel to a Tour de France type event here in the Midwest. Hundreds of racers will be replacing cars with bikes. The only downside is that it makes it hard to access the neighboring businesses.

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