A criterium or crit is a cycling race on a closed course where riders race a set number of laps. Known for being fast, exciting, and spectator-friendly. Crits stand apart from other race formats. In road racing, riders race on open roads, typically on a full loop or a point-to point course. Stage racing expends on this by combining multiple days of racing, with results determined by the cumulative times, often including a time trial for added excitement. Crit racing, for a casual fan, is easiest to compare to sports like Formula 1 and MotoGP, where positioning and strategy play key roles. During a criterium, you are constantly working to find the best position while maintaining a heart rate of 150-190bpm. You must navigate both the course and the peloton, balancing your goals and competing with others for every corner, often fighting for space in tight spots.

Crit racing, for a casual fan, is easiest to compare to sports like Formula 1 and MotoGP, where positioning and strategy play key roles.

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