State College
Criterium
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Route and Training Rides for the State College Criterium
The State College Criterium is a high-speed, action-packed cycling race through the streets of downtown State College. With thrilling turns, fast-paced sprints, and an electric atmosphere, the State College Criterium offers an unforgettable experience for racers and spectators alike. Full details can be found here. If you are experiencing Central PA for the first time, this set of rides will give you some off-course training ideas and introduce you to the great riding in the State College area. Download the app and the routes(s) and ride with turn-by-turn directions — and it’s free!
State College Criterium
Route
This is the official Criterium route through downtown State College. This route is FOR REFERENCE ONLY, as it traverses Beaver Ave against traffic — save it for race day! Check out our alternate training rides for other options.
Criterium
Training
Route 1
This is a “street legal” route that is close to the official course, with a similar distance and elevation change.
Crit 5 Mile
Time Trial
A short loop with all right turns, and equal elevation gains and loses, and a good warmup distance from downtown. You can use Ride With GPS to guide you to the start of the route.
Crit 10 Mile
Time Trial
A 10 mile sprint course with two right turns and two stop signs. Set a personal best speed on this one!
Crit 10 Mile
Time Trial 2
A 10 mile sprint course on local roads. Left turns on this one, but almost equal elevation gains and losses.
Crit 20 Mile
Time Trial
A 20 mile sprint with one left turn, two stop signs, and a traffic light (but you can make a right turn on the shoulder).
More Central PA Training Rides
BRFBS = Bike Rides From Beaver Stadium
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BRFBS Boalsburg Loop 16 Miles
BRFBS Tour of the Valley View 23 Miles
Gatesburg Loop 33 Miles
BRFBS Black Moshannon 40 Miles
SC-Rebersburg-Millheim 55 Miles
Alexandria Metric 62 Miles
Arch Springs Metric 66 Miles
BRFBS Henry's Hundred (Alternate) 99 Miles
BRFBS Tour to 'Toona 102 Miles
BFRBS Orviston (Alternate) 105 Miles
This is our recommended alternate to the BRFBS Orviston ride. You can find the “original” as found in the “Bike Rides From Beaver Stadium” book here: BFRBS Orviston
Even more rides...
Find more great Central PA road rides on our page at Ride with GPS. You can search by name, location, route length, elevation or any combination of those.
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Get the FREE RideWithGPS (RWGPS) app from the Google Play or Apple App Store. Once you download your ride, you can use it with or WITHOUT cell service to travel Happy Valley.
Please be advised
While these routes are mapped by experienced bicyclists to provide you with routing assistance, use of these routes is at your own risk. Some of these routes traverse bike lanes or other facilities designed specifically for bicyclists, but others include or are exclusively on local streets and highways, or are technical, single-track mountain bike trails. CentreBike does not warrant the safety of bicyclists as they access these roads and trails. Every bicyclist is responsible for his or her personal safety and welfare and for remaining alert and mindful of conditions on the roads or trails.