The Roanoke Cycling Organization and the Coventry Commonwealth Games of Virginia once again bring cycling racing back to Roanoke City this holiday weekend with The Independence Day 3 Races (ID3), a three day stage bicycle race.
Stage one is Saturday with the Wilderness-Adventure Mill Mountain Time Trial where cyclists race against the clock against the 2k ascent up to the infamous Mill Mountain Star.
On Sunday, the second stage takes place downtown with the East Coasters Criterium held on Salem and Norfolk Avenues. A criterium is a lapped event, so is a fantastic opportunity for spectators to catch a glimpse of cyclists hitting speeds of 30+ mph.
On Monday, the RoanokeOutside.com Criterium takes place on the classic technical course where cyclists will fly down Church, Franklin and Jefferson streets.
Stages 2 & 3 will also host the free Texas Tavern Kids Races (9 and under).
Race information and registration is all located at www.id3races.com
