Thanks to the support from the State Government of Western Australia and the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, we’re excited to bring you the Perth City Criterium Championship on Sunday 12th March 2023.

Racing for the Perth City Criterium Championship, riders will take on the lightning quick 900m circuit in the heart of Northbridge. Railing corners through Lake, Francis and Shenton with the finishing straight on James, riders will compete for a share of $15,000 prizes and the title of Perth City Criterium Champion. Whether you’re racing or spectating, come on down to Northbridge and take part in an action-packed afternoon full of events.

The course

The Perth City Criterium Championship will be held on a fast circuit around Russell Square in Northbridge.

​This year racing will be held on fully closed roads on a circuit just over 900 metres long that is fast and wide.

  • Date: Sunday 12th March 2023
  • Address: Russell Square, Northbridge
  • Event program
    • Junior U11 & Junior U13 (10mins + 2 laps) – 1.25PM
    • Junior U15 & Junior U17 (20mins + 2 laps) – 1.45PM
    • C & D Grade Women (20mins + 2 laps) – 2.15PM
    • C & D Grade Men (20mins + 2 laps) – 2.45PM
    • B Grade Men (30 mins + 2 laps) – 3.15PM
    • Little Critter/Come and Try (Open) – (10 mins) 3.50PM
    • Elite & B Grade Women (30mins + 2 laps) – 4.10PM
    • Elite Men (45mins + 2 laps) – 4:55PM 
    • Presentations – 5.55PM
      *Schedule subject to change including on the day at the discretion of commissaires.

Entries will be through EntryBoss via the button above. All Race AusCycling License required. Registration portal will automatically close when grades fill.

Traffic Management and Road Closures

Please be advised that the following roads will be closed in both directions during the Perth City Criterium Championship on Sunday 12th March 2023:

  • James Street
  • Lake Street
  • Francis Street
  • Aberdeen Street
  • Shenton Street
  • Parker Street

Road closures will be in place from 12:00PM to 06:30PM. Please avoiding parking in the closed roads area from 06:00AM on Sunday 12th March 2023. Vehicles that remain parked on the event course may be towed.

Please click here for an interactive map of road closures. A detour will be in place along Roe Street, William Street, Newcastle Street and Aberdeen Street. There will be Traffic Management in place at any significant intersections to assist vehicles at these points.

If you have any questions or require any further information, please contact Sarah Nisbet at WestCycle on 08 6336 9688 or sarah.nisbet@westcycle.org.au

Prizes

Elite Men & Women Grade Winning Jerseys

  1. Overall Winner
  2. Sprint Winner

Join us on Sunday 12th March 2023 to celebrate all things bikes at the Community Bike Festival as part of the Perth City Criterium Championship. The Community Bike Festival will be located along Parker Street from 01:30pm to 06:00pm. There will be a DJ, stalls, bike activities, ice cream, kids messy play and paint workshops, and more. Fun for the entire family!
At 03:50pm, before our elite athletes take to the circuit, there will a chance for the whole community to ride, scoot or skate around the criterium course. On fully closed roads, experience the course that some of WA’s top cyclists will be racing around to be crown the Perth City Criterium Champion. Bring the kids, bring the bikes and come on down!
Freestyle Now will also be hosting FREE pop up BMX / Mountain bike jumping coaching session.
Session 1 – 1:30pm
Session 2 – 2:30pm
Session 3 – 3:30pm
Session 4 – 4:30pm
The workshop sessions would be open to any participant over the age of 6. Freestyle Now will be bringing their small coaching air bag jump for participants to use during the four 50 minute sessions. Participants in BMX and mountain bikes will be able to learn new tricks or get advice on tricks and gain new confidence levels but most of all everyone can have a stack of fun. These workshop sessions are more than just helping teach skills. These workshops are fun, informative and motivational. For more info specifically on these sessions and to register visit: www.facebook.com/events/513793473995593
There will be plenty of bike racks around so ride on down to the event, just remember to bring your locks.

Freestyle Now

Freestyle Now will be conducting FREE BMX / Mountain bike jumping coaching session as part of the Perth City Criterium Championships. These workshops sessions are open to any participant over the age of 6.
Session 1 – 1:30pm
Session 2 – 2:30pm
Session 3 – 3:30pm
Session 4 – 4:30pm
Freestyle Now will be bringing our small coaching air bag jump for participants to use during the four 50 minute sessions. Participants in BMX and mountain bikes will be able to learn new tricks or get advice on tricks and gain new confidence levels but most of all everyone can have a stack of fun.
All participants must wear helmets and closed in shoes.
Bring you own bike
Please remember to bring some water and wear sunscreen
Participants must be over the age of 6
Parents must stay on site if their child is under 12
No bikes with stands
No Pegs unless capped
Handle bars must have bar ends (capped) or no ride
Please fill out the disclaimer on the day.
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