Easton Twilight Criterium

Presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network

Pennsylvania State Criterium Championships

May 25, 2024
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Easton Twilight Criterium riders alley
Diners on Ferry St Easton Twilight Criterium
Easton Twilight Criterium riders
Easton Twilight Criterium kid tutu

The city of Easton will host its second downtown bike racing criterium, with a course of fast turns, uphills, and a long homestretch. Don't miss these top professional bike racers fly through the streets of Easton. So, what's a Criterium or a "crit"? It's a closed circuit cycling race, typically a half a mile to 1.5 miles long. Expect exciting fast-paced racing by skilled riders on a tight Easton course. This year’s race will also serve as the Pennsylvania State Championships, where top Pennsylvania-based finishers in each field will be named state champ. 

Sponsored by:

Sponsors: City of Easton, LVHN, HindlePower, Unity Bank, Crayola, Brown-Daub Kia, Discover Lehigh Valley, The Perfect Bungee, Grand Eastonian Suits Hotel, Bihler of America Inc.


The Course Route in Downtown Easton

Catch the action when the Easton Twilight Criterium races through Easton, PA. The Easton Twilight Criterium, presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network returns to Easton on May 27, 2023. The new start/finish line for the race is 234 Northampton Street. This brings the action close to Centre Square, restaurants, and vendors. It will change the sprint dynamic for athletes as Northampton is a 3% gradient.

The course map of the 2023 Easton Twilight Criterium


Schedule of Events

8 categories of riders will compete in the Easton Twilight Criterium, all vying for medals and cash prizes. Field limits for each categories range from 75 riders to 125 riders.  Stick around for a fireworks display, by The City of Easton, over the Delaware River after the last race concludes, starting at 8:45 p.m.

Schedule of events for the 2023 Easton Twilight Criterium in Easton, PA

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Registration

The Easton Twilight Criterium features a .8-mile course with five turns, and skill will be the difference on this challenging course. A short uphill, a fast rounded turn, two quick turns and a long, wide homestraight will make for exciting racing in a downtown festival setting. Race entry is for USA Cycling-licensed riders only. Cyclists must have a valid 2023 racing license available through USA Cycling. For more information on securing a racing license, go to USA Cycling. This year’s race in Easton will also serve as the Pennsylvania State Championships, where top Pennsylvania-based finishers in each field will be named state champ. Register now and test your mettle against top racers.

Register Today

Note for riders: Registration is through bikereg and all bikereg processing fees are included in the registration fee.


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Dine Along the Course

Why not make a reservation at a Downtown Easton restaurant that lines the bike race route of the Easton Twilight Criterium? You'll have a front row seat to the Tour of Somerville action while taking advantage of Easton's lively and diverse dining options. Check out 3rd & Ferry Fish MarketThe BayouSette Luna Tuscan Trattoria, and many more options

Downtown Easton Restaurants

Getting Here

Drive In: 90 minutes west of New York City, 60 minutes north of Philadelphia, and less than three hours from Washington, D.C., Lehigh Valley is in the center of the Northeast Corridor.

Fly In: Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) is conveniently located in central Allentown, PA. ABE flies nonstop to many leisure and business destinations aboard Allegiant, American, Delta, and United Airlines. 

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