On Sunday, May 8, 2022, the USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championship Criterium will take place in the heart of downtown Augusta. The USA Cycling Criterium is part of the three-day USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championship that will take place on Fort Gordon May 6 and 7. Between last week's Soul City Criterium and the upcoming USAC Collegiate Road National Championship cycling events, an estimated 600 participants and $350,000 in economic impact are expected to be brought in to the city.

For the safety of the cyclists, deputies from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office will tightly regulate the course. The following roads will be affected:

USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championship Criterium
Sunday, May 8 @ Augusta Common: 5:00 AM - 4 PM Road Closures and NO PARKING along route Affected Roads/Lane:
-Broad St. side of Augusta Common
-Reynolds St. from 7th to James Brown
-James Brown from Reynolds to Jones
-Jones St
-Macartan St
-Broad St from Macartan to 7th
Click HERE for more information on this event.

Spectators wishing to come and go during race day should park outside of the course as well as use walking access points to the Augusta Common designated by course marshals. Access will only be allowed when the riders’ safety is assured. PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE ON OR AROUND THE COURSE UNLESS AUTHORIZED. The packs of racers will hit speeds of up to 40 MPH.