#critlife...where the buffalo roam...
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The Series
We'll be dropping hammers every other Wednesday starting April 17th, 2024. First race will go off at 5pm! Race lengths and start times will adjust as daylight increases.
Cat 4/5/Juniors
First race of the evening. 5pm sharp. 20 min length. If this is your first crit, you will be in this field. Limit is 50 riders.
Cat 3/4
5:30 pm start time.
30 min length. Can you double up? If you're tough enough.
Women Open
6:10 pm start time. 30 min length.
P123
6:50 pm start time. 35-40 min length (officials will start counting laps to end with safe light)
Bluff City Sports is a long standing leader in top quality screen printing, embroidery, and all types of promotional items. Let’s not forget they also specialize in race items like bib numbers, medals, and awards. Brent Barrett, owner, is an OG of the endurance community and in many ways has driven racing in Memphis for years. Does he even cycle bro? Say hi to him on the start line, an then tell him thanks for his support. BCS has also kicked in a really awesome 16oz. stainless steel pint glass for everyone who enters the full series first and then those that enter race 1 while supplies last. Steel is real baby! So sign up today and get yours!
BPC Coaching
Coaching, bike fitting, hydration testing, they do it all. If your goals are in the realms of fitter, stronger, faster, or farther, BPC can get you there.
Cushman & Wakefield Commercial Advisors
A leader in commercial real estate and and real estate development. Kemp Conrad has been a big part of getting this series going, so we can't thank him and CWCA enough.
Bikes Plus Memphis
Your local Specialized, Giant, Liv, Cannondale, and Cervelo dealer. Bikes Plus will be providing on site support and offering up some sweet loot!
wiseacre Brewing Company
Wiseacre makes the most delicious beverages in the Midsouth. They have been a huge supporter of cycling since day one, so when you're in the store making your decisions, choose Wiseacre
Daniel Scruggs Photography
The Official Photographer for the Buffvelo Crit Series. Daniel has been capturing the best of bike racing for many moons. He also specializes in insanely creative sports portraits and head shots for youth athletes and amateurs alike. All photos are not created equal, so if you get caught in Daniel's lens, support the guy who is making you look like a pro.
Pollan Paving
These guys stepped up to help make sure the course was patched up and safe to ride. We can't thank them enough for their hard work.
The Course
This course is tactical and technical. The 1 mile counter clockwise loop features a short steep start/finish hill, a super fun swooping downhill, and a flat twisting run in to the base of the hill. It’s no boring 4 corner crit!
Parking
The park roads will be closed closest to the course so we will have a private entrance off Mullins Station near the cross country course. You MUST park in the XC lot or you will get locked in the park after hours.
The Hammer
The ultimate award of supernatural proportions. The Buffvelo Hammer will be a traveling award for the team with the best results and the best participation. The winning team at the end of the season will have their name inscribed on the hammer and they will protect it with their life for 1 year.
Team Points Totals
FAQ
You will need to either purchase a one day license during registration or go ahead and purchase a yearly membership to USA Cycling. You will sign up for the Category 5/Category 4/Junior race.
Yes. We will have access to the restrooms at the playground about 100 yards from the start/finish. Don’t scare any children.
Yes, but day of registration will be $40 per race instead of $30 however. We will be closing registration 30 min before each race start time. Those without a USAC license will also have to purchase a 1 day license.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about the races, the park, or would like to support the series, don’t hesitate to reach out.