The 2020 Lexus of Blackburn Bay Crits began under a hazy sky with smoke from the Victorian bush fires descending upon the Geelong foreshore earlier today.
But conditions cleared just in time for the elite women’s and men’s races on the tight Ritchie Boulevard circuit, with thousands of holiday makers enjoying a picturesque evening at the event.  The Lexus of Blackburn Bay Crits has been the event that kicks off the cycling year for more than 28 years, and is back in January 2020.
 The famous Lexus of Blackburn Bay Crits are back for 2020, and this event always delivers the big names to get the year off to a flying start. As we approach our 30th edition we are again pleased to present a high calibre mix of World Champs, National champs, international superstars and home-grown heroes. Hear from AMANDA SPRATT and LEIGH HOWARD below - press play!
The superstars of Australian cycling have honed their craft at the Bay Crits. Names such as Cadel Evans, Stuart O'Grady, Robbie McEwen, Brad McGee, Baden Cooke, Brenton Jones and Caleb Ewan and in the women's Kathy Watt, Anna Wilson, Oenone Wood, Rochelle Gilmore and Tracey Gaudry And now more champions come to start the year at the ‘Bay Crits’, and the headliners are amazing. A combined women's Lexus All-stars team will feature a star-studded line up of:
While in the men's racing the World Champion Pursuit team (and record holders) will hit the roads featuring:
It will be three action packed days with an amazing calibre of riders who are some of the best on the planet - Race Director John Trevorrow: "This will be a great series across three different courses, the small tight circuit at Ritchie Blvd to start us off and that really does stamp us as the world’s fastest criterium series, what a great viewing location as well with families on picnic rugs up on the hill" "Then the wide-open areas of the parks of Geelong at Eastern Gardens, where you can actually have a ride before the big guns get underway. Then the hustle and bustle of beautiful Williamstown, where we will crown our winners, always special. And the calibre of talent we have on offer again this series really exceeds all expectations, but our race continues to attract the big names who want to start their year in flying fashion. I'm proud to have delivered this event for three decades, and this year will be another ripper" And you have your chance to ride on day two at Eastern Gardens - ride the track the elite men and women will later that same day. The event continues to build with key partners joining the Trevorrow ‘2020-vision’, We welcome back our naming rights sponsor Lexus of Blackburn, and they are now joined by two great new sponsors - insurance industry giants PSC Insurance Brokers and cycling clothing manufacturer dhb.  |
THE BAY CRITS AREn'T BACK
2021 Lexus Of Blackburn Bay Crits
another casualty of COVID-19
