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Competitors round Mamaroneck Avenue into Quaroppas at the first Criterion Bicycle Races held in White Plains last June. The Cyclists are coming back to race for the New York State Championship this Sunday, June 8.

WPCNR MAMARONECK AVENUE AMBLER. JUNE 3, 2014:

The City of White Plains will host the New York State Bicycle Racing Championship this Sunday June 8 in downtown White Plains.

Thousands viewing the White Plains Independence Day Fireworks at White Plains High School in July 2013. This year’s July 4 celebration will be held Wednesday July 2, raindate, July 3

The city has also announced on its July Calendar the 2014 July 4 Independence Day Fireworks will be held Wednesday July 2, beginning at 6 P.M. at White Plains High School.

Both events are free.

The White Plains Downtown Criterium will host the 2014 New York State Criterium Championships on Sunday, June 8th, 2014 in the City of White Plains. The selection was made by the New York State Bicycle Racing Association, www.nysbra.com.

“We’re very excited to host this year’s New York State championships and the fact that the race continues to gain popularity and recognition among residents and cyclist,” said Joe Markey the race promoter. “It’s an honor for the City of White Plains as well as for Westchester County. This year’s race will include a Life Style and Leisure Expo sponsored by the White Plains Business Improvement District.”

The White Plains Criterium is a classic criterium course comprised of a .5 mile loop with four corners and sloping streets through downtown White Plains. A Criterium, also known as a “crit”, is a high speed, action-packed bike race held on a race course closed to traffic.

Individuals and teams race around the course in a pack returning to the starting point every two to three minutes, making the race a terrific spectator sport. Colorful, non-stop action is the rule as riders negotiate tight turns at high speed jockeying for position for the final sprint to the finish.

This year’s major sponsors include KeyBank, Captain Lawrence Brewing Co., Bicycle World
of Mt Kisco, NY, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, and Prospero Wines. All excess proceeds
from the race are given to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug
Dependence/Westchester, Inc. based in downtown White Plains (www.ncadd/westhcester.org).

“Proceeds from the Criterium will enable us to grow our new Elementary School Program,” said Joan Bonsignore, Executive Director of NCADD/Westchester. “Every family is affected by substance abuse and addictions. Life skills teaching programs such as ours, have received the highest rating from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. By supporting the Council you are partnering with us and helping to improve the quality of life for thousands of Westchester families.

For additional details including race times please visit the race website at
www.whiteplainscrit.com