Red Hook Crit was a criterium cycle race, held annually in Red Hook, Brooklyn starting in 2008. The series was founded by David Trimble.[1] Red Hook races were also held in three European cities: Milan starting in 2010, Barcelona starting in 2013, and at the Greenwich Peninsula, London in 2015.[2]
| Race details | |
|---|---|
| Region | USA and Europe |
| Nickname(s) | RHC |
| Discipline | Road race |
| Type | criterium |
| Organiser | Trimble Racing |
| Race director | David Trimble |
| History | |
| First edition | 2008 |
| Final edition | 2018 |
| First winner |  Kacey Manderfield (USA) (2008) |
| Most wins | Women:  Ainara Elbusto (ESP) (5 races) / Men: Neil Bezdek (USA) (4 Races) |
| Final winner | Men:  Filippo Fortin (ITA)Women: Rachele Barbieri (ITA) |
Riders used brakeless fixed-gear bicycles. There were often crashes during the races due to the high speeds and technical courses.[3] It was at one time sponsored by Rockstar Games, among others.
A women's competition was added to the event in 2014.[4][5]
In 2019 the race series was canceled.[6]
Races and winners[7] edit
2008 edit
- Brooklyn:
Kacey Manderfield (USA)
2009 edit
- Brooklyn: Neil Bezdek (USA)
2010 edit
- Brooklyn: Daniel Chabanov (USA)
- Milan:
Jon Ander Ortuondo (ESP)
2011 edit
- Brooklyn: Daniel Chabanov (USA)
- Milan: Neil Bezdek (USA)
2012 edit
- Brooklyn: Daniel Chabanov (USA)
- Milan: Evan Murphy (USA)
2013 edit
- Brooklyn: Neil Bezdek (USA)
- Additional event at Brooklyn Navy Yard: Neil Bezdek (USA)
- Additional event at Brooklyn Navy Yard:
- Barcelona:
Stefan Vis (NED) - Milan:
Eduard-Michael Grosu (ROM)
2014 edit
In 2014 the separate women's race was held for the first time.
- Brooklyn:
Thibaud L'Henry (FRA) / Jo Celso (USA) - Barcelona:
Julio Padilla (GUA) / Ainara Elbusto (ESP) - Milan: Eduard-Michael Grosu (ROM) / Ash Duban (USA)
2015 edit
- Brooklyn:
Ivan Ravaioli (ITA) / Ainara Elbusto (ESP) - Barcelona: Ivan Ravaioli (ITA) / Kacey Lloyd (USA)
- London:
William Guzman (PRI) / Ainara Elbusto (ESP) - Milan: Colin Strickland (USA) / Ainara Elbusto (ESP)
2016 edit
- Brooklyn: Colin Strickland (USA) / Ainara Elbusto (ESP)
- London: Colin Strickland (USA) /
Dani King (GBR) - Barcelona: Colin Strickland (USA) / Rachele Barbieri (ITA)
- Milan:
Stefan Schäfer (GER) / Rachele Barbieri (ITA)
2017 edit
- Brooklyn: Stefan Schäfer (GER) / Colleen Gulick (USA)
- London: Filippo Fortin (ITA) /
Raphaele Lemieux (CAN) - Barcelona: David van Eerd (NED) / Ash Duban (USA)
- Milan: Iván García (ESP) / Maria Vittoria Sperotto (ITA)
2018 edit
- Brooklyn: Filippo Fortin (ITA) / Raphaele Lemieux (CAN)
- Milan: Filippo Fortin (ITA) / Rachele Barbieri (ITA)
General classification winners edit
The Red Hook Criterium features both an individual general classification as well as a team classification. With the introduction of a women's race in 2014, a women's GC was also introduced.
General Classification 2013 edit
Riders
- First Neil Bezdek (USA)
- Runner up Evan Murphy (USA)
- Third Kyle Murphy (USA)
Teams
- First MASH SF (USA)
- Runner Up Iride Demode Squadra Corse (ITA)
- Third Team Cinelli Milano (ITA)
General Classification 2014 edit
Men's Riders Classification
- First Thibaud L'Henry (FRA)
- Runner up
Mario Paz Duque (COL) - Third Julio Padilla (GUA)
Men's Teams
- First IRIDE Demode SC (ITA)
- Runner Up MASH (USA)
- Third Team Cinelli Chrome (ITA)
Women's Riders Classification
- First Ainara Elbusto (ESP)
- Runner up Ash Duban (USA)
- Third Fleur Faure (FRA)
Women's Teams
- First Desgena (ITA)
- Runner Up Wolfpack Hussle p/b Aventon (USA)
- Third Team Cinelli Chrome (ITA)
General Classification 2015 edit
Men's Riders Classification
- First Ivan Ravaioli (ITA)
- Runner up Augusto Reati (ITA)
- Third Fabio Scarazzati (ITA)
Men's Teams
- First Team Cinelli Chrome (ITA)
- Runner Up Back2Back Imago (ITA)
- Third Supernova Factory Team (ITA)
Women's Riders Classification
- First Ainara Elbusto (ESP)
- Runner up Kacey Lloyd (USA)
- Third Fleur Faure (FRA)
Women's Teams
- First Aventon Factory Team (USA)
- Runner Up Poloandbike (SPA)
- Third Conor WRC (SPA)
General Classification 2016 edit
Men's Riders Classification
- First Colin Strickland (USA)
- Runner up
Aldo Ino Ilešič (SLO) - Third Ivan Ravaioli (ITA)
Men's Teams
- First Allez Specialized (USA)
- Runner Up Team Cinelli Chrome (ITA)
- Third Aventon Factory Team (USA)
Women's Riders Classification
- First Ash Duban (USA)
- Runner up Rachele Barbieri (ITA)
- Third Ainara Elbusto (SPA)
Women's Teams
- First WhyBeNormal? (ITA)
- Runner Up LaClassica Racing Team by SpeedGang (ITA)
- Third Aventon Factory Team (USA)
General Classification 2017 edit
Men's Riders Classification
- First Davide Viganò (ITA)
- Runner up Filippo Fortin (ITA)
- Third David van Eerd (NED)
Men's Teams
- First Aventon Factory Team (USA)
- Runner Up Cykeln Divisione Corse (ITA)
- Third Bahumer Racing Team (ITA)
Women's Riders Classification
- First Eleonore Saraiva (FRA)
- Runner up Raphaele Lemieux (CAN)
- Third Ash Duban (USA)
Women's Teams
- First Aventon Factory Team (USA)
- Runner Up IRD Carrera Squadra Corse (ITA)
- Third Elf Huez (GBR)
References edit
- ^ "Red Hook Criterium Championship Cycling Series 2016 - TNT Magazine". 2016-06-21. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ "News in Canary Wharf | InYourArea". InYourArea.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ "Red Hook Criterium's no-brake bike race sweeps cycling world - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. 2015-04-27. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ Chabanov, Dan (2017-04-27). "An introduction to the Red Hook Crit: The fixed-gear criterium that's changing bicycle racing". Velo. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ "Rockstar Games Presents the 2014 Red Hook Criterium Championship Cycling Series". www.businesswire.com. 2014-02-14. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ Dreier, Fred (2019-02-14). "Red Hook Criterium cancels 2019 races". Velo. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ "Results Archive". Red Hook Crit. Retrieved 2024-05-07.