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Morrisons Jaguar Presents...

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Scotland's Top Athletes...

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...Racing through the heart of Stirling...

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...To decide who is crowned...

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...King and Queen of the Castle

About Crit under the Castle // Racing in the heart of Stirling

Crit Under The Castle is a closed road cycle racing extravaganza around Stirling Town Centre. Taking place on Sunday 18th June 2017, this event incorporates a round of the British Youth Series 2017.

Criterium road racing is an exciting format of cycle racing, held over a short course, usually in a city centre, affording a great spectacle and in a format designed to make the races short, fast and great to watch. This European style of racing is almost more popular than football in Belgium and Holland. Cycling in the UK is going through a boom period at present, with cycle racing attracting full fields of competitors and enormous crowds of spectators.

WORD OF THE WISE

"It never gets easier, you just go faster."

- Greg Lemond -

The Races// something for everyone

Prizes // Equal for Male & Female

Crit under the Castle is proud to have equal prize money for the Men's Elite and Womens race.

We are still pinning down our prize fund, but stay tuned for further updates!

Youth Boy & Girl

A/B Category

  • 1st:£40
  • 2nd:£30
  • 3rd:£20

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Beginner

4th Category

  • 1st:£40
  • 2nd:£30
  • 3rd:£20

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Junior

E/1/2/3/4 Male and Female

  • 1st:£40
  • 2nd:£30
  • 3rd:£20

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Women

E/1/2/3/4

  • 1st:£100
  • 2nd:£75
  • 3rd:£50

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Elite

E/1/2/3

  • 1st:£100
  • 2nd:£75
  • 3rd:£50

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WORD OF THE WISE

"Don’t buy upgrades, ride up grades"

- Eddy Merckx -

Logistics // WhatWhereWhoWhenHow

Below you will find various maps and info points about the big day. Some of the maps are a bit 'dry' but these are to show the various road closures on the course.

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Parcours // Where you'll be racing...

The circuit is 1.18 miles in length with the start / finish line just outside the Albert Halls, (Race HQ), heading out Albert Road, turning left and skirting Victoria Park, along Clarendon Place, before turning left and picking up pace down Kings Park Road. The route then takes a left into Port Street before entering a technical section, with riders requiring skill and nerve to negotiate the narrowing roads before turning left again and enduring the King Street cobbled climb then a seriously fast run down Corn Exchange Road towards the start / finish line. The Elite race has a real sting in its tail, with the riders climbing King Street on the last lap, but just to ensure their legs are done, they keep climbing up Spittal Street, enduring the steep cobbled climb all the way up, past the historic Portcullis and finishing on the historic Stirling Castle Esplanade.

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CONTACT Us // LET'S HAVE A DISCUSSION

Get In Touch With Us!

Organiser:Norrie Petrie

Email: info@critunderthecastle.info

Race HQ

The Race HQ will be in the wonderful surroundings of the Albert Halls in Stirling. This fantastic building is situated in the city centre within easy access of the start line and the entire circuit.contact img


  • Albert Halls
  • Albert Place, Dumbarton Rd, Stirling FK8 2QL

WORD OF THE WISE

"As long as I breathe, I attack."

- Bernard Hinault -

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