August 17

11:30AM-11:00PM | Downtown Edwardsville

The Busey Bank Rotary Criterium Festival

The Busey Bank Edwardsville Rotary Criterium is a series of high-speed professional and amateur bicycle races complimented by a running event, free kid’s races, a kid’s zone with an art tent, an entertainment zone complete with live music, food and beverages, and an open container perimeter, all on the streets of Downtown Edwardsville.

This unique signature event has been hosted by the Edwardsville Rotary Club since 2010 as a fund-raiser for community enhancing projects and as a gift to the people in the Edwardsville area. Because Edwardsville is a bicycling and running city that loves big events and opportunities to show off our Downtown, the Criterium is a perfect fit.

Event sanctioned by the USA Cycling Association.

High Speed Races

Have the need for speed? Register to compete or join the crowd and watch these athletes ride.

$10K in Payouts

Compete for one of the largest one-day payouts in the region for a bike race.

Family Fun

With fast paced entertainment, a kid zone, and a food zone, every member of your family will have an amazing time.

Schedule

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Juniors 9-14 | Start: 11:30AM | End: 11:55AM | Payout: $50 | Depth: 3 | Field Limit: Combined 75 | IL Cup Eligible

Juniors 15-18 | Start: 11:30AM | End: 11:55AM | Payout: $100 | Depth: 4 | Field Limit: Combined 75 | IL Cup Eligible

Girls Juniors 9-14 | Start: 11:30AM | End: 11:55AM | Payout: $50 | Depth: 3 | Field Limit: Combined 75 | IL Cup Eligible

Girls Juniors 15-18 | Start: 11:30AM | End: 11:55AM | Payout: $100 | Depth: 4 | Field Limit: Combined 75 | IL Cup Eligible

Women 4/Novice | Start: 12:05PM | End: 12:30PM | Payout: $100 | Depth: 4 | Field Limit: Combined 75 | Women Cat 4 IL Cup Eligible Only

Novice | Start: 12:40PM | End: 01:05PM | Payout: Medals | Depth: 3 | Field Limit: Combined 75 | Not IL Cup Eligible

Women 3/4 | Start: 01:15PM | End: 01:55PM | Payout: $500/$750 | Depth: 10/15 | Field Limit: Combined 100 | Women Cat 3 IL Cup Eligible Only

Women 35-44 Cat 1-4 | Start: 01:15PM | End: 01:55PM | Payout: $300 | Depth: 6 | Field Limit: Combined 100 | IL Cup Eligible

Women 45-54 Cat 1-4 | Start: 01:15PM | End: 01:55PM | Payout: $300 | Depth: 6 | Field Limit: Combined 100 | IL Cup Eligible

Women 55+ Cat 1-4 | Start: 01:15PM | End: 01:55PM | Payout: $300 | Depth: 6 | Field Limit: Combined 100 | IL Cup Eligible

Cat4/Novice | Start: 02:05PM | End: 02:45PM | Payout: $100 | Depth: 4 | Field Limit: Combined 75 | Cat 4 IL Cup Eligible Only

Masters 35-44 Cat 1-4 | Start: 03:10PM | End: 04:00PM | Payout: $300 | Depth: 6 | Field Limit: Combined 100 | IL Cup Eligible

Masters 45-54 Cat 1-4 | Start: 03:10PM | End: 04:00PM | Payout: $300 | Depth: 6 | Field Limit: Combined 100 | IL Cup Eligible

Masters 55+ Cat 1-4 | Start: 03:10PM | End: 04:00PM | Payout: $300 | Depth: 6 | Field Limit: Combined 100 | IL Cup Eligible

Ages 3 & Under | Start: 04:00PM | End: 04:05PM | Payout: Medals | Depth: 3

Ages 4 & 5 | Start: 04:05PM | End: 04:10PM | Payout: Medals | Depth: 3

Ages 6 & 7 | Start: 04:10PM | End: 04:15PM | Payout: Medals | Depth: 3

Ages 8 & 9 | Start: 04:15PM | End: 04:20PM | Payout: Medals | Depth: 3

Ages 10 & 11 | Start: 04:20PM | End: 04:25PM | Payout: Medals | Depth: 3

Cat 3/4 | Start: 04:30PM | End: 05:20PM | Payout: $500/$750 | Depth: 10/15 | Field Limit: Combined 100 | Cat 3 IL Cup Eligible Only

Women Pro/Open | Start: 05:30PM | End: 06:30PM | Payout: $2,000/$3,500 | Depth: 10/25 | Field Limit: Combined 100 | Cat 1 & Cat 2 IL Cup Eligible

Pro Cat 1/2/3 | Start: 06:40PM | End: 07:40PM | Payout: $2,000/$3,500 | Depth: 10/25 | Field Limit: Combined 100 | Cat 1 & Cat 2 IL Cup Eligible Only

Location

The Entertainment Zone will be located on St. Louis Street between 2nd Street and N. Main Street.

The Taste of Town

In addition to the great restaurants, cafes and bars in Edwardsville’s Downtown, there will be food trucks in the Entertainment Zone. Ice cold beverages, donuts, and cold treats will also be provided.

Live Music

Hunter Peebles performs at noon, Mike Sonderegger performs at 3PM, and Twister Road performs at 6:30PM. Live music sponsored by Hortica.

10 hours

On St. Louis between 2nd and N. Main

21+ (Alcohol)

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Location

The Kids Zone, sponsored by the Revity Credit Union, will be located next to the Wildey Theatre. Bathrooms & AC available in the Wildey Theatre.

Free Art Tent

Kids and families are invited to show off their creative side by coloring their own wooden bike! This will be open from 2:00PM to 6:00PM (while supplies last). Supplies donated by the Edwardsville Art Center.

Free Ice Cream, Root Beer Floats, and Games

Free ice cream will be provided by Prairie Farms. Free root beer while supplies last. Additionally, a myriad of games will be made available for children by the Boy Scouts of America & Edwardsville YMCA.

4 hours

Next to Wildey Theatre

Kids of all ages

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Need a Hotel?

Hotel locations are a 5 minute drive from the festival.






2024 Sponsors

A shout out to the organizations who are making this event possible.

Title Sponsor

 

Presenting Sponsors

 

Entertainment Zone Sponsor

 

Race & Activity Sponsors

 

PREPARATION SPONSORS

WHEEL PIT | The Cyclery & Fitness Center
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VOLUNTEER CHECK-IN | Plocher Construction
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PAYOUTS TABLE | Cassens
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REGISTRATION TABLE | Madison Mutual Insurance
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REGISTRATION AREA| Madison County Transit
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HAY BALES | Joe's Market Basket
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OFFICIALS TABLE | Good Energy
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GOLF CART SPONSOR | American Legion Post 199
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WASTE REMOVAL | Republic Services
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CORPORATE SPONSOR | SM Wilson & Company
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CORPORATE SPONSOR | EXO Lounge
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CORPORATE SPONSOR | Prairie Farms
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CORPORATE SPONSOR | SIUE Foundation
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CORPORATE SPONSOR | Royal Banks of Missouri
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CORPORATE SPONSOR | Heartland Bank & Trust
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CORPORATE SPONSOR | Lochmueller Group
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CORPORATE SPONSOR | Lewis Brisbois
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CORPORATE SPONSOR | Pfund Construction
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CORPORATE SPONSOR | The Korte Company
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CORPORATE SPONSOR | Crawford, Murphy & Tilly
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CORPORATE SPONSOR | Edison's Entertainment
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CORPORATE SPONSOR | SSM Health Physical Therapy
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CORPORATE SPONSOR | Gonzalez Companies
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CORPORATE SPONSOR | AAIC Inc.
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CORPORATE SPONSOR | Bank of Hillsboro
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CORPORATE SPONSOR | RTM Engineering Consultants
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MERCHANT SPONSORS

Edwardsville Intelligencer
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Rick Marteeny - State Farm Agent
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Big Daddy's
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Cork Tree Creative
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Viviano Heating & Cooling
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Express Employment Professionals
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United Rentals
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West & Company, LLC
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Foundry Public House
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Richards Brick
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Fireside Financial LLC
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Scheffel Financial Services, Inc.
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FCB Banks
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Creative Options Graphic Design
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RP Lumber
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Madison County
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PRIMES SPONSORS

Redmon Insurance Agency
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Weber & Rodney Funeral Home
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Goshen Coffee Company
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Spencer Homes
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