Saturday, July 3, 2010 - Downtown Zanesville - 8 a.m.

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Welcome to the "Yellow Ribbon Criterium", Zanesville's first downtown cycling event created and headed by avid cyclist, SPC Tad Hughes of the Army National Guard. Enjoy a day in the Y-Bridge city by watching and/or participating in the various criterium races, spreading the excitement and fun of fitness throughout the community, and enjoying food from local shops and vendors, all while supporting and giving back to those who have been wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan.

All profits and donations obtained from the Yellow Ribbon Criterium will be donated to Wounded Warrior Project, an organization dedicated to the care of our wounded veterans as they return home from the war zone.

RULES AND REGULATIONS: All USA Cycling rules and regulations must be followed and will be enforced. All riders must have a current USA Cycling racing license or a one-day license. One-day licenses will be available at check in and can only be used by Cat 5 Men and Cat 4 Women.

The Yellow Ribbon Criterium is listed on the Ohio Cycling Association web site at http://ohiocycling.org/2010-ohio-road-schedule-and-results under the event date of July 3.

Race Course

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Zanesville Courthouse
The race course presents racers with six corners in historic downtown Zanesville, 5 being right turns and 1 being a left turn. There is a slight downhill grade in one section of the race course.

The start/finish of the race is located in front of the Zanesville Courthouse, pictured at the right. Signs for parking will be located on the outskirts of the race course and throughout the city.

Below you will find a map (from google.maps) showing the vicinity of the race course. The marker indicates the location of the Zanesville Courthouse.

Interested in signing up to participate in the race?
Pre-register online at http://www.truesport.com/register/events/flyer.asp?ID=1220

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The red dot shown above represents Zanesville, OH, located in Muskingum Co.