2024 Cycling Crit & Time Trials

The promoter reserves the option to change the composition of the fields.

• Check-In/ Number Pick-Up/ Registration will OPEN at 8:00 am
• All Riders Must have an annual or one day USAC license
• $10 late fee for race day criterium registration. 
• Registration closes 15 minutes before each criterium. 
• The event is open to competitors from all states.

Format:

• Electronic timing and finish line camera services to be provided
• Medals will be presented for 1st through 3rd place for each event within each age division.
• Cash prizes will be given out to the top 5 finishers in the Men 40+ (Cat 1-4) and Men 50+ (Cat 1-4) 40K races.
• Free Lap rule applies until five laps to go. Repair pit: Wheels in, wheels out.
• The promoter reserves the option to change the composition of the fields.

5K Time Trial (3 laps)

First rider starts at 9:00 AM, other riders follow at 30 second intervals. Youngest age groups start first.

USAC Categories:

• Women 40-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89
• Men      40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89

10K Time Trial (6 laps)

First rider starts at 10:15 AM, other riders follow at 30 second intervals. Youngest age groups start first.

USAC Categories:

• Women 40-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89
• Men      40-44, 45-49,  50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89

Combined 20K & 40K Criterium

• The two races will be run concurrently with the 20K race finishing at the end of the 12th lap, the 40K race finishing at the end of the 24th lap.
• Intermediate 20K results will only be recorded for medals and qualification placings.
• Free lap rule applies until five laps to go for the 40K. Repair pit: Wheels in, wheels out.

Prizes: Medals for first three riders in each age group

Age Cut Off Date:
Your age division/group will be determined by your age as of December 31, 2024.

Age Groups (qualifying age divisions for the National Senior Games)

• 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94

***NEW CT Masters' Games Age Groups (non-qualifying for the National Senior Games)

•  40-49 

Rules:

• All cycling events will be conducted in accordance with USA Cycling (USCF) rules, except as modified herein.
• US DOT or US CPSC approved helmets required.
• All riders must have an annual USAC license

We are looking for volunteers to assist as Course Marshalls for the June 30th Time Trials & Criterium. 

Please click on the Volunteer "Sign-Up" Icon below to be directed to our volunteer sign-up form. 

• From I-84 East:
  • Take merge onto route 72 east. Get off of 72 on exit 7, go south-east onto SR-372 (Corbin Ave). Bear Left (east) onto Hart Street. Bear Left (northeast) onto Vine Street. The park will be on the right.
     
• From I-84W:
  • Take exit 35 to route 72 east and proceed as above. Route 9 North: Take exit 26 and go straight. Turn Left (south) onto Main St. Turn right (west) onto SR-71A (W. Main St.) Turn left (south) onto Vine Street.
     
• Route 9 South:
  • Take exit 28/28A. Turn right (west) onto E. Main St. Turn right (west) onto SR-71A (W. Main St.). Turn left (south) onto Vine St.

Who: The Connecticut Masters’ Games is a 501(c)(3) Not-For-Profit organization dedicated to providing a forum that initiates and encourages camaraderie between different ages, socioeconomic and cultural groups through athletic competition and the Olympic spirit.  The event assists in the development of physical fitness and promotes positive healthy activities for the participants, their families and the communities where they live.

What: The Connecticut Masters’ Games (formerly known as the Connecticut Senior Games) are the largest amateur multi sport Olympic-style sporting event in Connecticut for master athletes.  We are now celebrating our 45th year of uniting Connecticut’s residents in the common bond of amateur sport and Olympic spirit.  This event is a member in good standing of the National Senior Games Association.

Where: The “Games” will be hosted by the City of Middletown in 2024. Competitions will also take place around the state of Connecticut at top college, high school and municipal venues.

Participants: More than 1,500 participants, 300 volunteers and over 2,500 spectators will take part in the 2024 Connecticut Masters’ Games. Participants range from 30 to 90+. Since the inception of the CT Masters' Games in 1979, more than 45,000 amateur master athletes have participated in the “Games”.   

MISSION OF THE "GAMES”

• To promote better overall health and fitness among citizens.
• To recognize & reward Connecticut Master and Senior residents who have chosen to participate in the healthy, wholesome activities that reflect positively on them, their families and respective communities.
• To provide a unique forum which embodies the Olympic spirit of competition.
• To inspire the development of physical and competitive abilities by Connecticut amateur master athletes.