World class bicycle racing comes to Tampa on Saturday, March 16th, 2013 for the 5th annual Tampa Cigar City Criterium & Street Festival! Top pro teams from all over the country will ascend on Tampa, just like Indy Car kicks off in St. Petersburg, St. Anthony’s Triathlon serves as the season annual opener, and NASCAR opens in Daytona – USA Cycling now opens in TAMPA!

20,000 spectators will be engaged as the streets of Tampa’s Downtown are transformed into an urban bike race entertainment event like no other.

Criterium-style racing is fast, furious, and fun to watch! Experience Florida’s largest bike event, a full day of activities culminating with the fastest bicycle racing in the world – American-style Criterium racing Saturday night under the lights!

In addition to the day-long amateur and professional bike races, the festival in the parks and streets will offer spectators plenty to do and see. Event highlights include:

• Amateur and Professional Cycling Races

• Kids Criterium

• Family Fun Ride

• 3k Running Race

• Extreme Sport Demos (Roller Derby, Bike Polo, Urban Golf, BMX, Skateboarding, etc.)

• Sports, Health and Wellness Expo

• Irish Dancers & Celtic Music

• Family-Friendly Activities

• VIP Hospitality

and Much More!

If you would like to register to be a part of the exciting event, of if youo would just like more information, visit www.tampacrit.com .