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Criterium
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A criterium race consists of many laps around a short course. The course may be a few city blocks. Criteriums are good for spectators, less popular with racers.
A criterium bicycle will often have a somewhat higher bottom bracket than a road-racing bicycle, to allow pedaling through the turns. (There are a lot of turns in a criterium!) Criterium bicycles are designed with a particular eye to maneuverability, because the peloton in a criterium is likely to be large and dense. Criterium bicycles are not usually built for comfort.
