Candy Stripe Classic

NEW FOR 2025: CANDY STRIPE CLASSIC IS DOMESTIC THIS YEAR. THIS RACE IS NOT LIMITED TO COLLEGIATE RACERS ONLY, LIKE YEARS PRIOR. 

NEW FOR 2025: WE ARE HOSTING A SUNDAY CRITERIUM. CANDY STRIPE CLASSIC IS A 2 DAY EVENT. 

NEW FOR 2025: NEUTRAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BOTH DAYS BY BLOOMINGTON BICYCLES

SUNDAY: The Criterium is a 0.5 mile loop in the Purple Lot located at the Football stadium. This is the most northwestern lot in the athletics facilities parking lots. We are excited to bring back the criterium after 3 years. The route is attached below. Plenty of parking available on the inside and outside of the course. 

SATURDAY: The Road Race is a 14 Mile loop of fast descents and gradual climbs featuring Bean Blossom Hill: a 1.4 mile climb, averaging 4% gradient, peaking at 14%. Bib numbers will be placed on low back and right side for the road race. Yellow line rule will be strictly enforced. Feeding zone will be near the top of the climb on Bean Blossom Rd. before turning L on to Forest Rd. While no follow vehicles will be allowed, the Cycling Club at Indiana University will have volunteers placed throughout the course with radios to assist riders if need be. Parking will be available north of the park entrance on either side of old 37. Team bus parking will be available near the start/finish as marked. 

Road Race Course: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49543133

SATURDAY: The Time Trial is 5.6 miles of rolling hills through the beautiful Morgan-Monroe State Forest. This is a Merckx time trial, meaning road bikes and road wheels only. No disc wheels, aero bars or wheels with less than 16 spokes are permitted. No “invisible aero bars” or "supertuck" position allowed (per USAC and UCI ruling). The course has many rough sections and potholes, please take caution and look at the road ahead. Bib numbers must be placed on the right side of jersey (can also place two numbers on right side and low back in preparation for road race). No parking will be permitted on the course or the grass next to the course.