[SDCBC] Redlands Bicycle Classic

[Jim Baross]

FYI since it's nearby.
Just wondering, how this event compares to San Diego events?

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The 2007 Redlands Bicycle Classic Returns to What it Was

The next generation of cycling legends will 
sprint across the finish line at the 23rd Annual 
Redlands Bicycle Classic, March 22–25, 2007, in 
Redlands, California. This year’s event, part of 
the 2007 National Racing Calendar, echoes the 
past, bringing the heart and history of the Classic back to the community.

Competitor editor Greg Pressler flies high above 
the fitness rich country of Israel.

“We are excited to bring the Classic back to its 
original glory,” says Brian King, Race Director 
of the Redlands Classic. “We expect Redlands to 
be one of the most anticipated events on the 2007 National Cycling Calendar.”

Since 1985, the Redlands Bicycle Classic has felt 
the speed, dedication, and unbridled talent of 
numerous professional cyclists from around the 
world. They arrived as eager participants and 
left as legends, each adding to the prestige and 
integrity of the event. Aside from the 
professional talent, the Classic’s public races 
provide the foundation for local riders to shine. 
This year’s event culminates the history of the 
race, providing events for everyone.

A Time Trial Prologue on March 22 will kick off 
the 4-day stage race consisting of 300 
professional male and female cyclists. A 
challenging new road race course for stage one on 
March 23rd will be announced in the coming weeks. 
The Classic heads downtown for the professional 
criterium course on Saturday, March 24th, and 
culminates with the famous Sunset Road Race on Sunday March 25th.

Public races return to this year’s event on March 
24 with courses in downtown Redlands for riders 
aged 3 and above. In addition, for recreational 
cyclists, the return of the Redlands Rotary Ride 
taking hundreds of participants on a scenic 
journey through Redlands and surrounding areas, 
with levels of difficulty and distances for all 
cyclists. The Classic public races will wrap up 
with criteriums for amateur USCF licensed riders on March 25.

Classic spectators will have several 
opportunities to view a sea of jerseys flying by 
in the hills of Redlands as well as at the Citrus 
Avenue start/finish line. There will be a 
Festival with live entertainment, food and 
beverages for sale, as well as a beer garden. For 
information on participating in reaching hundreds 
of cyclists through the Festival, visit www.redlandsclassic.com/expo/.

More information, including race times, 
distances, and volunteer opportunities, visit www.redlandsclassic.com.