The Hyde Park Blast cycling races have become the largest one day competitive road cycling event in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. The 2011 race had more than 400 cyclists registered from more than 17 states with competitors from Canada and South America.
Full results for all 2011 Hyde Park Blast criterium races are available here.
Full results for all 2010 Hyde Park Blast criterium races are available here.
The Blast cycling races are some of the most anticipated cycling races for both junior level cyclists and professionals of national standing. The feature USA Crits Pro 1-2 race finishes under the lights in front of our large, supportive crowd.
Online registration closes June 28 at 10 p.m. Registration will be available in person at the race on Saturday, June 30 for an additional $10 on top of the prices listed below at Monteith and Erie Avenue. Check the map (PDF) for course and registration information.
2012 Hyde Park Blast Cycling Schedule
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Start
Time
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Race Length:
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Category
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Entry Fee
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Prize
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4:15 pm
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20 minutes
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Junior Cycling Racers (10-14)
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$15
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Merchandise (3 places)
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4:15 pm
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20 minutes
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Junior Cycling Racers (13-14)
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$15
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Merchandise (3 places)
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4:45 pm
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30 minutes
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Men Cat 5
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$30
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Merchandise (5 places)
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5:25 pm
5:25 pm
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30 minutes
30 minutes
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Men Cat 4
Junior Cycling Racers (15-18)
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$30
$15
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Merchandise (3 places) for both races
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6:05 pm
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40 minutes
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Men Cat 3
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$30
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$350 (7 places)
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6:55 pm
6:55 pm
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40 minutes
40 minutes
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Women Cat 1/2/3
Women Cat 4
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$40
$30
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$2,000 (15 places Cat 1-3)
Merchandise (3 places Cat 4)
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8:30 pm
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90 minutes
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USA Crits Series Pro Men 1/2
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$45
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$10,000 (30 places)
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The Hyde Park Blast features the components that make criterium cycling racing an American legacy: the course is challenging and showcases one of Cincinnati’s most historic entertainment and retail districts; the large crowds come for the fun of the day-long event; and, the large crowd and broad community support make the Hyde Park Blast a strong marketing opportunity for our sponsors.
In 2012, there is a cycling tri-fecta in Ohio with the Madeira Centennial Criterium on Friday June 29th, the Hyde Park Blast on Saturday June 30th and the Tour de Grandview on Sunday, July 1st!
1 State - OHIO
1 Weekend - June 29th / June 30th / July 1st 2012
3 Great Neighborhoods - Madeira, Ohio; Hyde Park, Ohio; and, Grandview, Ohio
3 Premier Cycling Events - Madeira Centenial Criterium, Hyde Park Blast and Tour De Grandview