ShopRite® Nutmeg State Games Kick Off on Saturday

NEW BRITAIN—The ShopRite® Nutmeg State Games is Connecticut’s largest multi-sport premier sports festival. The “Games” will kick off on Saturday, June 8, at Walnut Hill Park in the Games’ Host City, New Britain, with the fast paced and colorful Cycling Criterium.

The “Crit” continues to develop and attract more riders each year and welcomes back Laura Summers, event promoter and well-respected member of the bike racing community. In 2018, Laura developed a new event format and added junior races, and these will be continued after their extraordinary success.

Last year, the “Crit” had hundreds of participants from all over New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and beyond to take part in the exciting day of races. “What I like most about this event is how it focuses on the ‘big picture’,” said Laura Summers, event promoter. “It strives to see all different types of people attend—from men to women to children—which makes for a more inclusive environment.”

The Nutmeg State Games will be the host of the Connecticut State Championships for USA Cycling. Nutmeg State Games Medals and Podium will be awarded to the top three finishers of all listed races as well as the 45-49, 50-54 and 55-59 age divisions in the 45+ men’s & women’s races. The CT State Championship Medals and Podium are awarded to: Elite Men (CAT 1-2-3) ~ Elite Women (CAT 1-2-3)~ U23 from Elite categories~ Men’s Masters 45+ & 60+ ~ Women’s 45+, as well as the 45-49, 50-54 and 60-64, 65-69 and 70+ age divisions in the 45+/60+ Races.

Pre-registration is open until 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, at BikeReg.com. Riders can also register onsite the day of the race for an additional $10.00 fee. For a complete schedule of races and further information about race categories you can visit: http://nutmegstategames.org/individual-sports/cycling/

Note to New Britain Residents: The walking course at Walnut Hill Park will be closed for the duration of the event on Saturday, June 8, from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Nutmeg State Games is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization, governed by the National Congress of State Games and recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee as the Official State Games of Connecticut. The Nutmeg State Games, through the venue of competitive sports, seeks to contribute positively to the physical, mental and emotional growth of our athletes. The operative belief is that participation in athletics provides opportunities to develop the qualities of leadership, hard work, self-confidence and mental and physical toughness.

The promoters of the Nutmeg State Games believe that competitive athletics lay the foundation for positive, lifelong habits that contribute to a healthy lifestyle and teaches teamwork, sportsmanship and respect for others.

For more information on the race please visit: https://nutmegstategames.org/individual-sports/cycling/

—Staff Reports

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