The National Cycling League is hosting the second race of its inaugural NCL Cup race series on Sunday, August 13.
Ten co-ed teams of professional cyclists, including one of NCL's own teams, the Denver Disruptors—winners of the NCL’s first-ever race in Miami Beach on April 8—will compete in the criterium-style race circuit around Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, home to Major League Soccer’s (MLS) Colorado Rapids.
The course features a 1.4-mile, 8-corner circuit that starts and finishes at East 59th Place and Valentia Street, at the south end of the stadium.
Pre-race events taking place ahead of the Denver race include live race qualifying via a virtual time trial of the course on Saturday, Aug. 12 at event partner Left Hand RiNo Drinks & Eats, located adjacent to the Mission Ballroom. The qualifying event is FREE, and fans are encouraged to attend to enjoy the action as well as craft beer & food. Learn more at bit.ly/3Q4W168.
In addition to the professional racing taking place on the course, activities will include a Wish for Wheels Build-a-Bike giveaway, vendors, junior races, community rides, cycling’s biggest block party and outdoor expo with kid friendly activities for the entire family.
Race attendance, parking and bike valet are FREE and open to the public. VIP tickets are available for purchase at nclracing.com.
Make sure to arrive early! The first 1,000 guests will receive a free Denver Disruptors x Left Hand Brewing koozie.
Schedule of Events:
9:30 - Wish for Wheels Bike Build
11:00AM - Junior Men/Women MTB Crit Open
11:40AM -Junior Men/Women 15-18
12:00PM - NCL Block Party & Outdoor Expo Opens
12:00PM - Wish for Wheels Bike Giveaway
1:00PM - VIP Hospitality Opens
1:00PM - Open Community Ride
2:30PM - Pro Men’s Race
4:00PMPM - Pro Women’s Race
5:30PM - Awards Ceremony
6:15PM - Press Conference
*Subject to change
About National Cycling League
Founded in 2022, the National Cycling League (NCL) is revolutionizing professional cycling into a world-class spectator sport. The NCL is the first majority women- and minority-owned league and the first gender-equal professional sport, where men and women compete on the same team and contribute to the scoreboard equally. The 2023 NCL Cup is a series of professional criterium races in iconic cities across the United States. For more information, visit nclracing.com.
