The date for this event is set for July 3-4. 2021
The Alabama Cycling Classic is a weekend event that combines the well-established Sunny King Criterium with the Piedmont Road Race for two full days of road racing, kicking off the Professional Road Tour. The City of Anniston proudly hosts this event. The Alabama Cycling Classic is held in conjunction with the Noble Street Festival.
Sunny King Crierium: The Sunny King Criterium returns for an 19th year on Saturday, July 3rd bringing a kaleidoscope of colors and whirl of action to Anniston with twenty exciting bicycle races in downtown Anniston, AL. Nine hours of live web streaming showcase the sights and sounds to cycling fans across the U.S., and around the globe.
In 2021 the livestream broadcast will be viewable via annistoncycling.com and on various cycling media websites from Noon to 9 p.m. CDT. Racing action will be called by professional sports commentators Brad Sohner and Frankie Andreu. It’s one of the best days of racing to watch in person, or online, providing valuable exposure for the hundreds of competitors and their teams as well as area tourism.
“There’s no better place to start up the criterium racing season for USA Cycling’s Pro Road Tour than in Anniston. It’s a fast, smooth course in downtown with plenty of spectators. Being close to Talladega, speed is the name of the game for the Sunny King Criterium,” said Sohner.
Sunny King Automotive Group continues as a longtime supporter of the Sunny King Criterium, as well as the Noble Street Festival which takes place next to the race course. Admission for spectators is free for all bicycle races, making it one of the most unique professional sporting events in the country. A portion of proceeds from all bicycle race registration fees are donated to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life chapter of Calhoun County. Since 2002, more than $120,000 has been raised for cancer research and patient support.
Piedmont Criterium:
| Category | Start Time | Distance | Prizes | Field Limit | Fee |
| Juniors Open Male/Female 10-12/13-14 | 8:00 AM | 20 minutes | Medals | 50 | $10 |
| Juniors Open Male/Female 15-16/17-18 | 8:25 AM | 20 minutes | Awards | 50 | $10 |
| Women 3/4/5 | 9:00 AM | 45 minutes | Awards Top 3 | 75 | $40 |
| Masters 35+ (Categories 1-4) | 9:50 AM | 45 minutes | $300 Top Three | 75 | $40 |
| Men Category 3/4 | 10:40 AM | 45 minutes | $200 Top Three | 75 | $40 |
| Men Category 4/5 | 11:30 AM | 45 minutes | Awards Top Three | 75 | $40 |
| Men Category 1/2/3 | 12:30 PM | 60 minutes | $500 Top Five | 75 | $45 |
| Women Category 1/2/3 | 1:45 PM | 60 minutes | $500 Top Five | 75 | $45 |
For more information on these events.
For more information please contact the organizers. For a full list of local events click here.
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