Professional and amateur cyclists, bike enthusiasts and rowdy fans will fill the streets of downtown Athens again this year for the Twilight Criterium. The Wahoo On the Stage Races and the Bike Athens Joyride will take place on Friday, while the Fat Tyre Time Trial, the Specialty Paint & Body Gambler, the Athens Transit Amateur Cycling Races and the Fat Tyre Crit will take place on Saturday. There will also be a 5K presented by Fleet Feet and a $10,000 mile run on Saturday in addition to the biking events. The main event of the weekend is Saturday’s women’s pro-am criterium at 7 p.m. and men’s pro-am criterium at 8:30 p.m., which begin and end on Washington Street at College Avenue. On Saturday, four-time Olympian and 17-time Tour de France competitor George Hincapie will also lead an “On the Rivet” 100K bike tour through Clarke, Madison and Oglethorpe counties. In addition to its races and rides, Twilight is also a hub for music and the arts. On Friday night, All Things Athens will bring audiences a lineup of free local music beginning at 5 p.m. with DJ Quincy, Lovecraft Band, Better Than Better Than Ezra and The Original Splitz Band. VIP tickets can be purchased to add on small bites and a wine tasting, with proceeds benefiting AthFest Educates. Works from 15 local artists will also be displayed at businesses through the downtown area. Both days of Twilight festivities will include a food court, beer tent, kids zone and BMX shows. Find more information about race routes, schedules and registration at athenstwilight.com.
WHO: Twilight & All Things Athens
WHEN: Apr. 25–26
WHERE: Downtown Athens
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