The Athens Twilight is really a 30,000 person block party that also includes a bike race. The atmosphere is fantastic with the crowd surrounding every inch of the four-corner loop. The noise level from the cheering and bell clanging is easily on match for any concert. While the majority of the spectators may not appreciate, …
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Athens Twilight – Friday
This weekend is the 32nd edition of the Athens Twilight and all the top criterium racers in the country were descending on this college town like marauding locusts. Carolina Cycling News stopped by the Team Mountain Khakis meet and greet and spoke to team captain Adam Myerson who gave his thoughts on Saturday’s Twilight Criterium. …
Athens Twilight Men’s Photo Gallery
Photographer, Eddie Helton downloaded his men’s race photos from the 2010 Athens Twilight Criterium. There are some incredibly gritty shots.
Kenda Pro Cycling Team Jonny Sundt breaks collar bone at Athens Twilight
The Kenda Pro Cycling team had a mixed bag of results at the Athens Twilight Criterium. Luca Damiani was one of the instigators of the winning break and finished sixth. However back in the field, teammate Jonny Sundt had the misfortune of crashing on the backside of the course, breaking his collar bone. A rider …
Athens Twilight Women’s Photo Gallery
Photographer Eddie Helton finally dried off and downloaded his flash cards which were brimming with fantastic images. This first batch is the women’s race.