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… and here’s Iride’s coverage!

Man, it’s been a crazy few days and while I settle into posting, I’m going to fire off a few Red Hook Crit videos.

Here’s the first video from the 2014 Red Hook Crit Barcelona, which, by the way, looked like a fun event, especially when rendered in slow motion.

This is one race that I’ve always wanted to attend. The 2014 Red Hook Crit Barcelona looked like a blast from all the Instagram accounts who were in attendance and Father Tu’s photos on Flickr are some of the best that have come across my radar.

Congrats to Julio Padilla on the win!

See more at Father Tu’s Flickr.

Here’s another great video from the 2014 Red Hook Crit in Brooklyn.

“Heavy rain brought a tense day leading up to this year’s Red Hook Crit. Threats of cancellation and worries of increased danger on the course were relieved when the race finally started, 2 hours before its scheduled time, with a modified course and a shortened number of laps. Nevertheless riders came out in full force to battle the elements and each other.

Now in it’s 7th year, what started out as an informal birthday party for organizer David Trimble has become an international event. Hundreds of competitors from over 20 different countries descend on the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal in Red Hook to race on brakeless fixed-gear track bikes, and this year in the rain. The race is fast and intense, with only the strongest and smartest of riders able to overcome the fury and seize the title.”

Well, yesterday the 2014 Red Hook Crit Barcelona opened for registration and I missed out on posting it. The men’s field is at waitlist status but the women’s field is open and of course, spectators can go for free.

Head over to the Red Hook Crit Barcelona site for more!

Last night I rolled out to the 2014 Wolfpack Hustle Civic Center Crit to shoot some photos, hang out and see what it was all about. I’d never been to a Wolfpack event before, so it was all new to me. Having said that, this video captures the vibes quite well.

Don’t miss that podium scene and Erin’s unfortunate collision with a champagne bottle!

Here’s a video from the Fijate track bike criterium in PR!

Did you know that Criterium racing began in the United States in the 1920’s, at a time when track racing was extremely popular throughout the country. The USA CRITS website refers to crit racing as “American Street Track Racing”? Or that “Criterium” is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words with Friends?

Head over to Manual for Speed to read more at their introduction to American Criteriums!

For those who didn’t get their fill in 2013, there’s more coming at you from Wolfpack Hustle in 2014!

More and more videos keep leaking out from the 2013 Red Hook Crit year! Here’s Iride Modena‘s…

It’s great seeing some familiar faces in this trailer for the Red Hook Crit Milano by DONTDO!

Here’s yet another recap video from the 2013 Red Hook Crit Milano featuring 8Bar Bikes.

Here’s the official recap from the 2013 Red Hook Crit Milano!

Here’s a nice little video recap from the Red Hook Crit Milano, brought to you by Pristine!