9 cycling, criterium, and road events in Manhattan, New York

Welcome to the Century Road Club Association 2026 Season! - Race 9

Start time: 5:30am *All fields line up 5-10 minutes prior to start

You will be racing 4.2 laps (Wdev), 5.2 LAPS (Mdev)

Finish line : Engineer’s Gate Finish

Attn new racers: Pick up a paper race number at boat house parking lot at least 15 minutes before start. You will be given a paper race number, once you've taken your first skills session you'll receive a cloth number that will be your number for the season.

CRCA Club membership is included with all Development Registration.

If you are new to bike racing or picking the bike up for the first time after a long winter, we offer skills sessions and coaching FREE to our members. Skills and Coaching Calendar can be found here

We encourage new racers to take a skills session prior to racing, though not required.

There are several tiers of membership options allowing you to choose what best suits your availability and budget making an inclusive entry into CRCA park racing.

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Basic Rules of CRCA

• *Do not ride in the recreational/runner's lane

• *Do not ride backwards on the drive

• *Do not ride on footpaths

• *Do not urinate publicly

• *Treat club members, racers, officials, park users

and the public with respect

Upcoming Races:

July 12, 2026

July 25, 2026

August 2, 2026 Dave Jordan Classic

August 9, 2026 CRCA Club Championship

August 16, 2026

Check out the Full Season Calendar here

Welcome to Riverside Criterium

Race will be held rain or shine. Please arrive in advance to get familiar with new course and race setup.

NYC Cup Series Information

This event is part of the NYC Cup Series.

Only select fields earn NYC Cup points and are eligible for series (overall) awards.

All races remain open for USA Cycling upgrade points.

NYC Cup Series Awards by Field

Cat Pro/1/2/3 - $5000 overall awards (Top 7)

02/07/26 Groundhog Classic

02/22/26 Brooklyn Icebreaker

05/31/26 Coney Island Criterium

06/27/26 Brooklyn Classic

07/19/26 Randall's Island Criterium

07/26/26 Riverside Criterium

09/12/26 Breezy Time Trial

09/20/26 Diamond Mountain Classic

Cat 3/4 - $2000 overall awards (Top 7)

02/07/26 Groundhog Classic

02/22/26 Brooklyn Icebreaker

05/31/26 Coney Island Criterium

06/27/26 Brooklyn Classic

07/19/26 Randall's Island Criterium

07/26/26 Riverside Criterium

09/12/26 Breezy Time Trial

09/20/26 Diamond Mountain Classic

Masters 40+ - $1000 overall awards (Top 5)

05/31/26 Coney Island Criterium

07/26/26 Riverside Criterium

09/12/26 Breezy Time Trial

09/20/26 Diamond Mountain Classic

Masters 55+ - $500 overall awards (Top 3)

05/31/26 Coney Island Criterium

07/26/26 Riverside Criterium

09/12/26 Breezy Time Trial

09/20/26 Diamond Mountain Classic

Women Road - $500 overall awards (Top 3)

02/22/26 Brooklyn Icebreaker (free separate field)

07/19/26 Randall's Island Criterium (free separate field)

09/12/26 Breezy Time Trial

09/20/26 Diamond Mountain Classic (free separate field)

Men Fixed - $1000 overall awards (Top 5)

02/22/26 Brooklyn Icebreaker

05/31/26 Coney Island Criterium

07/19/26 Randall's Island Criterium

07/26/26 Riverside Criterium

Women Fixed - $500 overall awards (Top 3)

02/22/26 Brooklyn Icebreaker ( separate field, free registration)

05/31/26 Coney Island Criterium (mixed field, free registration)

07/19/26 Randall's Island Criterium (free separate field)

07/26/26 Riverside Criterium (separate field)

NYC Cup Technical Guide - Required Reading

The NYC Cup Technical Guide contains complete series rules, points system, overall awards, field eligibility, and enforcement policies and applies to all NYC Cup events.

RACE DATE

Sunday, July 26, 2026.

REGISTRATION

Day-of registration for any field that is not sold out begins 1 hour before and ends 10 minutes prior to your field start time. You need to have your USAC license active to register. An additional $10 late fee applies for day-of registration. Please sign up online to expedite the registration process and avoid potential errors. Timing chips from other races may remain on your bicycle.

You can transfer your registration at BikeReg for free to someone else. If you need to cancel, please notify the organizer in advance.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Please pull off the course upon the request of race officials or the pace moto.

Keep the road clear while waiting for your field's start.

The start and finish will be at the West Side of the course.

See segment for reference.

NUMBERS:

Results are processed manually. Bibs must be pinned on the right side of the jersey. Incorrect placement may result in missing or unscored results.

AWARDS:

Report to the podium area 15 minutes after the race is over for awards and media coverage. Racers must be present at the podium ceremony to receive prizes. Racers not present will forfeit their prizes.

FREE TRAINING JERSEY

First 100 people registered get a free training jersey with race logo

RESULTS:

Will be posted on Road-Results.com and the USA Cycling website, usually within 48 hours."

COURSE:

Going up and down will be fun! Smooth course with 2 u-turns with nice curves. Strava Segment is here. Please arrive in advance to become familiar with the new race course and setup. The race course is closed to traffic and marked by signs, cones, and NYPD barriers at every critical spot.

PHOTOS:

7/27/25 Riverside Crit

Photos by @Jun Aishima:

Women Road Bikes

Masters 45+/65+

Cat 5

Cat3/4

Cat1/2/3

Men Fixed Gear

Women Fixed Gear

Videos by @Sameolec:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DMqjuiJOJOq/

https://www.instagram.com/p/DMoa8IpuRGK/

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMqxN-FOTYj/

Verrazano Team preview ride and survey to give you an idea of what to expect: Part 1 and Part 2

DIRECTIONS:

By car: Follow GPS to 490 Riverside Dr, New York, NY 10027. Parking may be tough

By Train: Take 1 train to 116 Street Station. Or take A, C or D train to 125 street station.

PARKING:

The easiest parking is at Randall's Island and ride to Manhattan over 102nd street bridge.

Some parking should be available North from the race course, on Riverside Drive before W133 street.

WATER, BATHROOMS & TRASH

You can pick up a free bottle of water and snacks by registration. Use purple (or gray) color portable restrooms. Stationary restrooms available at the playground North of Grant's Tomb. There is a fountain by the stationary restrooms. Please use the trash receptacle by the registration desk or any other trash cans.

NOTES:

1. Race distances may be shortened due to weather conditions and/or time constraints.

2. Fields may be combined and/or prize money may be reduced if minimum fields are not met.

3. The race course is closed for cars.

4. Follow USA Cycling official on lead-out on motorcycle instructions. Don't pass moto!

5. This race will be held rain or shine.

SPONSORS

New York Bike Lawyers (Flanzig and Flanzig, LLP) is a nationally recognized law firm representing the rights of seriously injured cyclists, pedestrians, and their families. We are avid cyclists and safe street advocates with a combined 65 years of experience litigating on behalf of seriously injured crash victims in New York. Partner Daniel Flanzig serves on the Board of Directors and is a legal advisor to the New York Bicycling Coalition, New York's only statewide bicycle advocacy group. Daniel serves as a "Bike Law" educator with Bike New York, the country's leading bike education program holding monthly classes around New York City educating his fellow riders on their rights if involved in a crash. Mr. Flanzig has authored numerous articles and frequently lectures on bicycle litigation in New York. He has been featured in both The New York Times and Bicycle Times Magazine for his work as a leading Bicycle Law Advocate and a New York Bike Crash Lawyer.

An avid cyclist himself, Dr. O'Neal is a compassionate clinician treating populations of all backgrounds and ethnicities with empathy and respect. A wealth of experience dealing with traumatic and developmental maladies of the maxillofacial complex. Familiar working in most clinical settings, from Hospital to private practice. Constantly organizing and assigning doctors and support staff for full and efficient utilization of clinic resources while maintaining minimal operational overhead. An active team player in group practice, regularly coordinating with other treating clinicians whether formulating comprehensive patient treatment plans or executing treatment.

Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park, the world famous NYC Landmark ride and iconic centerpiece of the Coney Island skyline is open for the 105th Season and welcomes the Riverside Crit Bicycle Races. Home to the new family thrill coaster The Phoenix, Deno’s also has the best kiddie park in NYC including an air conditioned arcade, Vintage carousel, games, 22 great rides, Nathan’s Hot Dogs and an old fashioned Sweet Shoppe. Free admission.

Detailed info: www.DenosWonderWheel.com

nysbra

New York State Bicycle Racing Association was formed in 2007 to serve New York state’s bicycle racing community. NYSBRA would do this using funding offered by USA Cycling in exchange for performing rider upgrades, event permitting, officials assignments, and coordinating competitive cycling in New York.

14TH ANNUAL CRCA DAVE JORDAN CENTRAL PARK CLASSIC

CRCA members must register on BikeReg!

CRCA season pass members will get a 100% discount code for registration - discount codes emailed soon! Do not share your discount code.

Members will get new race numbers for this event.

Early Registration: $50

2 Weeks Out: $60

Same-day registration: $60 women's fields, $80 men's fields

Juniors fields: use coupon code "CRCAJUNIORS" for a 100% discount on registration.

Collegiate/U23 racers: use "CRCAU23" for 50% registration.

RACE INFO

Where: Loeb Boathouse Parking Lot, Central Park Loop Drive, enter at E72nd Street, Central Park, NYC

When: Saturday, August 2nd

Number pickup: 4:45 AM (You will get a race number to pin on your cycling top/jacket. You must pick up your bib numbers by 5:25 AM.)

Race Start: 5:30 AM

For more info, please visit: https://www.crca.net/

or follow CRCA on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/crca.net or on Instagram at @crcaracing

DIRECTIONS

Registration will be at the Loeb Boathouse parking lot on East Drive at 74th Street (just south of Cat’s Paw hill). No cars will be permitted to enter the park drive.

MORE QUESTIONS?

Email: [email protected]