The best and the rest will be flying through the streets of Los Gatos on May 11 when the Cat's Hill Criterium makes its 22nd annual return to town.
The daylong series of races will include everything from a free public race to professional events.
Top-ranked riders from the United States and beyond will hit the streets of town for the series of races that will culminate with the prestigious men's pro-am race at 4:05 p.m.
Racing begins at 10 a.m. and events include senior men's, women's and masters divisions.
A special public race will be added this year. The free event is open to any rider with a bicycle and a helmet. The 12:25 p.m. event is limited to the first 50 registered riders. Race day registration begins at 9 a.m.
The start-finish line for the one-mile loop is at Tait and Nicholson. The course features the rugged Cat's Hill.
This article appeared in the Los Gatos Weekly-Times, May 8, 1996.
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