On Sunday, May 8, 2022, the USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championship Criterium will take place in the heart of downtown Augusta. The USA Cycling Criterium is part of the three-day USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championship that started at Fort Gordon May 6 and continues May 7.
The event will result in road closures and no parking in parts of downtown Augusta from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 8, according to a news release from the Augusta Sports Council
Affected roads and lanes include the Broad Street side of the Augusta Common, Reynolds Street from 7th to James Brown Boulevard; James Brown Boulevard from Reynolds Street to Jones Street, Jones Street, Macartan Street and Broad Street from Macartan Street to Seventh Street.
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Between the recent Soul City Criterium and Sunday’s USAC Collegiate Road National Championship cycling events, an estimated 600 participants and $350,000 in economic impact are expected to be brought into the city, the news release said.
For the safety of the cyclists, deputies from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office will tightly regulate the course.
Spectators are welcome. Those who wish to come and go during race day should park outside of the course as well as use walking access points to the Augusta Common designated by course marshals. Access will only be allowed when the riders’ safety is assured. Spectators are advised not to try to attempt to drive on or around the course unless authorized.
The packs of racers will hit speeds of up to 40 mph.
