Just a reminder that one of the most fun road races in Southern California is quickly approaching. Sadly, the Tour de Murrieta no longer features their legendary half-gravel TT to kick things off, but the two-day (April 1-2, 2023) event still includes one of our favorite fast, flat road loops and a piping hot six-turn criterium with one of the longest finish straights in the western states.
The Downtown Grand Prix is a fast paced, 6 turn grand prix course. The course has a little bit of everything making it a challenge course even for the most talented and experienced racer. Teamwork is the name of the game as position is everything as you enter the last turn and exit onto a 500 meter, blistering fast straight away to the finish.
The Circuit Race is a challenging 4 mile circuit. On paper this course seems relatively docile. However, with lap speeds in the 25-30 mile per hour range the seemingly “mild” climbs begin to take their toll. Those looking for a break away will most definitely use the climbs as a launch pad while the sprinters’ teams will set a blistering pace in an attempts to discourage attacks. This course is a racer favorite and never disappoints its spectators!
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[Link: Tour de Murrieta]
