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 | ![]() |
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)
- Additional event at Brooklyn Navy Yard:
- 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