Winston Salem Cycling Classic
USA Cycling Pro Road Tour
May 23, 2025
Winston-Salem, NC
Road
About
Speed, music, and adrenaline collide under the city lights!
The Winston Salem Cycling Classic on May 23–24, 2025, fuses high-speed criterium racing with the electric atmosphere of a street festival in downtown Winston-Salem, NC. As part of the Gears & Guitars festival, spectators and cyclists alike experience elite competition on the city's urban circuit, enjoy live concerts, street sprints, and the energy of beer gardens and food trucks—all in one action-packed weekend.
COURSE DETAILS
Technical and fast downtown loop featuring sharp turns, sprint-friendly straights, and nighttime lighting. Includes both 1.1 km and 1.4 km criterium configurations winding through the Innovation Quarter and bustling 4th Street.
Race HIGHLIGHTS
- Nighttime drag-race sprints on 4th Street under city lights
- Free live music concerts at Bailey Park throughout the festival
- Food trucks and local craft beer gardens lining the course
- Pro men's and women's criterium races with $15,000+ purses
- Part of the larger 'Gears & Guitars' festival vibe
RIDE TYPES
Race overview
1.1–1.4 km (criterium circuit)
City elevation: ~1,000 ft (305 m) / Elevation gain: minimal (flat criterium course)
Urban asphalt, city streets with sharp turns and straightaways.