Red Hook Crit
Red Hook Crit was a criterium cycle race which has been held annually in Red Hook, Brooklyn since 2008. It was founded by David Trimble.[1] Red Hook races are also held in three European cities: Milan since 2010, Barcelona since 2013, and at the Greenwich Peninsula, London since 2015.[2]
Race details | |
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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 | Ainara Elbusto (5 races) |
Final winner | Brooklyn 2018 |
Riders use brakeless fixed-gear bicycles. There are often crashes during the races due to the high speeds and technical courses.[3] It is sponsored by Rockstar Games.
Since 2014, there have been separate men's and women's races.
Races and winners[4]
2008
- Brooklyn: Kacey Manderfield (USA)
2009
- Brooklyn: Neil Bezdek (USA)
2010
- Brooklyn: Daniel Chabanov (USA)
- Milan: Jon Ander Ortuondo (ESP)
2011
- Brooklyn: Daniel Chabanov (USA)
- Milan: Neil Bezdek (USA)
2012
- Brooklyn: Daniel Chabanov (USA)
- Milan: Evan Murphy (USA)
2013
- Brooklyn: Neil Bezdek (USA)
- Additional event at Brooklyn Navy Yard: Neil Bezdek (USA)
- Barcelona: Stefan Vis (NLD)
- Milan: Eduard Grosu (ROM)
2014
In 2014 the separate women's race was held for the first time.
- Brooklyn: Thibaud Lhenry (FRA) / Jo Celso (USA)
- Barcelona: Julio Padilla (GUA) / Ainara Elbusto (ESP)
- Milan: Eduard Grosu (ROM) / Ash Duban (USA)
2015
- 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
- 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
- Brooklyn: Stefan Schäfer (GER) / Colleen Gulick (USA)
- London: Filippo Fortin (ITA) / Raphaele Lemieux (CAN)
- Barcelona: David van Eerd (NLD) / Ash Duban (USA)
- Milan: Iván García (ESP) / Maria Vittoria Sperotto (ITA)
2018
- Brooklyn: Filippo Fortin (ITA) / Raphaele Lemieux (CAN)
- Milan: Filippo Fortin (ITA) / Rachele Barbieri (ITA)
General classification winners
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
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
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 General 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
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 General 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
Men's Riders Classification
- First Colin Strickland (USA)
- Runner up Aldo Ino Ilešič (SLO)
- Third Ivan Ravaioli (ITA)
Men's Teams
- First Allez Allez Specialized (USA)
- Runner Up Team Cinelli Chrome (ITA)
- Third Aventon Factory Team (USA)
Women's General 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
Men's Riders Classification
- First Davide Vigano (ITA)
- Runner up Filippo Fortin (ITA)
- Third David van Eerd (NLD)
Men's Teams
- First Aventon Factory Team (USA)
- Runner Up Cykeln Divisione Corse (ITA)
- Third Bahumer Racing Team (ITA)
Women's General 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* (GB)
Sponsorship
The Red Hook Crit was sponsored by Rockstar Games.
References
- TNT http://www.tntmagazine.com/entertainment/sport/red-hook-criterium-championship-cycling-series-2016
- The Wharf, http://www.wharf.co.uk/sport/cycling-event-red-hook-criterium-9527637
- CBS, http://www.cbsnews.com/news/red-hook-criterium-no-brake-bike-race-sweeps-cycling-world/
- Fixedgearcrit.com, http://www.fixedgearcrit.com/crits