Crit Champs 2019: Circuit Revealed

The historic Rochester Castle will provide the backdrop as this year’s national circuit champions are crowned on Sunday, July 21.

Crit Champs 2019: Circuit Revealed

The historic Rochester Castle will provide the backdrop as this year’s national circuit champions are crowned on Sunday, July 21.

The 1.6km circuit will start and finish on the Esplanade, initially heading south before making a sharp left on to Baker’s Walk. Riders will make their way down Vines Lane and Crow Lane, before coming back towards the castle via the High Street, past the cathedral.

They will turn on to Castle Hill before coming back down the Esplanade, where the races will come to a dramatic conclusion in the shadow of the castle.

The men’s and women’s races will bring together some of the country’s best riders, to battle for the iconic red, white and blue national champions’ jerseys. Last year’s titles were won by Anna Henderson and Matt Gibson, who added their names to an illustrious list previous national champions which includes Mark Cavendish, Katie Archibald, Ed Clancy and Lizzie Deignan.

This year’s rider list will be revealed during the week commencing July 1.

The elite races begin at 5pm (women) and 6:30pm (men), and form part of a day-long celebration of cycling in the historic city.