Twilight 2008

Kids

About the event:

KIDS ZONE

From 10AM til 4PM the Twilight Kids Zone is open for kids to enjoy numerous activities. Face painting, music, fitness displays and activities, rides, moon walks, and more are a few of the activities available.

KIDS CRITERIUM/BIG WHEEL RACES

The Twilight Kids Criterium features races for kids ages 5-14. To participate you need a bike and a helmet. Bike races are run in heats of between 4 and 7 kids at a time starting at 11:30 am.  Racers are grouped by age, type bike and gender.  All kids receive medals, t-shirts (with entry fee), a prize package, and recognition for their acheivement. They are all invited back to ride in the Kids Criterium Parade lap at  7:15 pm.  All riders returning for this should meet at the Kids Zone on the 300 Block of College Avenue at 7:00 pm.

Kids 5 and under on trikes or big wheels ride in their own race. The Twilight Big Wheel Race is recognized as the worlds largest big wheel race for kids. This event is on College Avenue in front of City Hall at 12 pm.  Kids need a Big Wheel or trike (a few loaners are available) and of course a helmet.

Don't miss the PRO rider tour to area schools. The week prior to the Twilight, riders will be visiting area schools talking about their experience as a cyclist, showing off their equipment and encouraging kids safety and fitness through lifetime individual participation sports. All participants are invited back to ride a Kids Criterium Parade, a one-lap ride around the Twilight Criterium course in front of the crowd.

Announcements:

  • REGISTRATION AND NUMBER PICK-UP INFORMATION!!

    Date Posted:

    Please read this information carefully! All registration and packet pick-up on Friday is from 7pm-9pm and will be held at 134 Clayton St, just before turn...

  • Friends of the Athens Twilight Program

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    The Twilight is a fun, health oriented event forthe Athens community and we need your help to keep it going. With over $100,000 in production...

  • Athens Twilight Press Release April 14, 2008

    Date Posted:

    For the 29th time, the Twilight Criterium will fill downtown Athens, GA with competitive and entertaining cycling, excited spectators and family-friendly fun Atlanta, GA (April 9,...

  • Online Registration is up!

    Date Posted:

    Online registration for all Twilight events is up at www.bikereg.com! For cycling events go to: https://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=6197 For running events go to: https://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=6199

  • Athens Twilight 2008 Dates

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    The 29th Annual Athens Twilight Criterium is back! Start making your plans to visit the Classic City to watch the best of the best...

  • Results Are Up

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    Twilight 2007 results are finally up. See the results page by going to the results page within top navigation on this page.

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Event Information

Where:

300 Block of College

Date:

April 26, 2008

Time:

KidsZone

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Kids Criterium

11:30AM

Big Wheel Race

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