The Vann Knight Tuesday Night World Championship Criterium Series

What: A St. Louis cycling tradition. The Vann Knight Tuesday Night World Championship Criterium Series has been going on for over 30 years. This is the perfect training opportunity for any cyclist who wants the challenge of fast, mass start bike racing. Keep your fitness sharp and experience the American cycling art form of criterium racing. These are a mass start bicycle racing format that defines grassroots racing in America.
When: Tuesday Evenings, March 10th - September 1st, 2026
Why: Experience is the best teacher. Criterium racing is terrific for improving speed, tactics, positioning, handling, and fitness.
Where: Carondelet Park 3900 Holly Hills Blvd, 63136
How it Works: Each race lasts a specified duration plus 3 laps with the final lap signaled by the ringing of a bell.
Race Information:
Most evenings there are two races: A and B
The "A Race" will be for USA Cycling Category 1, 2, and 3 licensed racers.
The "B Race" will be for USA Cycling Category 4 and 5 licensed Men, Category 1-5 licensed Women, and Masters 50+ Category 1/2/3 Men, All Juniors
Racing Age for Juniors is defined as being under 18 prior to 12/31 of the current year.