Stage 4

Richard Tom Foundation Burlington Criterium – Stage 4

For 2024 the city of Burlington is doing extensive infrastructure work which includes work on downtown streets. As a result we have permitted two criteria courses for this year. One is our long running and well loved 6 turn classic course. The alternative course is also 6 turns and is in the same area but a slightly altered alignment. Both courses are presented below. We will make a final decision on which course will be used based on the progress, or lack of progress, on the road construction. Regardless of which course is used distances will be similar with the alternative course being slightly longer. 

Classic Burlington Criterium Course

2024 Alternative Burlington Criterium Course

For the most accurate information please see the race Tech Guide.

DISTANCE
1 kilometer (.62 miles) per lap

COURSE DESCRIPTION
A 6-corner, very technical course in the heart of downtown Burlington, Vermont. 
Please be sure to review the course prior to your race.

CONTROLLED START
The start of each race will be controlled for ~ ½ a lap. This means the pace will be slow so riders can get clipped in and settled. Riders may not ride the bumper or pass the pace car. 
CAUTIONS

  1. The course has some irregular pavement, cobblestones, manhole covers and grates. Due to the technical nature of this course and irregular surface conditions, participants are encouraged to make a walking inspection of the course.  Use extreme caution.
  2. Marshals will be posted around the course to warn riders of downed riders, dogs and other obstacles.  Please be aware that there may be unforeseen obstacles on the course.
  3. There is new pavement on Pine Street and Main Street.  This is a fast part of the course so please preview this turn prior to your race and be alert to the storm drain and water line cover in the turn.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Located just off Main Street at the corner of Church Street.

ESTIMATED START TIMES/DISTANCES
Start times are posted in the Tech Guide which can be downloaded in the Tech Guide Tab. Except for the first race of the day (which begins at 8:30 am), the actual start times for this stage may differ from the estimated start times posted below. Listen for the announcer’s call to staging.