Cyclists from across the state, will strap on their helmets and line up their bikes for the third annual Buckeye Criterium in Verrado. The .8 mile six-turn bicycling event is planned for Sunday, April 18th, 2010, beginning at 8:00 AM

The event, hosted by Verrado and organized by the White Mountain Road Club, will provide a full day of bike related activities for the whole family inlcuding a Kids Bike Rodeo (11:00 a.m. until 2 p.m.) - The Buckeye Police Department will be on-site to teach bike safety and skills. Helmet fittings will also be available with helmets provided by SAFE Kids Coalition, as available.

"The Buckeye Criterium in Verrado is one of the final Arizona Bicycle Racing Association events of the season offering exciting events for every bike racer from a 10 year old junior, to a 60 year young master, and everything in-between," said Brian Lemke, President, White Mountain Road Club and Co-Promoter of the race. "It is always a pleasure working with the staff in the Town of Buckeye to promote events, and their residents are always so supportive!"

USAC Permit: Pending