NYC Cup - Coney Island Criterium (Road & Fixed Gear)
Welcome to Coney Island Criterium
**The race will be held rain or shine. Please arrive early to familiarize yourself with the course layout, staging, and race-day procedures. **
NYC Cup Series Information
This event is part of the NYC Cup Series.
Only select fields earn NYC Cup points and are eligible for series (overall) awards.
All races remain open for USA Cycling upgrade points.
NYC Cup Series Awards by Field
Cat Pro/1/2/3 - $5000 overall awards (Top 7)
02/07/26 Groundhog Classic
02/22/26 Brooklyn Icebreaker
05/31/26 Coney Island Criterium
06/27/26 Brooklyn Classic
07/19/26 Randall’s Island Criterium
07/26/26 Riverside Criterium
09/12/26 Breezy Time Trial
09/20/26 Diamond Mountain Classic
Cat 3/4 - $2000 overall awards (Top 7)
02/07/26 Groundhog Classic
02/22/26 Brooklyn Icebreaker
05/31/26 Coney Island Criterium
06/27/26 Brooklyn Classic
07/19/26 Randall’s Island Criterium
07/26/26 Riverside Criterium
09/12/26 Breezy Time Trial
09/20/26 Diamond Mountain Classic
Masters 40+ - $1000 overall awards (Top 5)
05/31/26 Coney Island Criterium
07/26/26 Riverside Criterium
09/12/26 Breezy Time Trial
09/20/26 Diamond Mountain Classic
Masters 55+ - $500 overall awards (Top 3)
05/31/26 Coney Island Criterium
07/26/26 Riverside Criterium
09/12/26 Breezy Time Trial
09/20/26 Diamond Mountain Classic
Women Road - $500 overall awards (Top 3)
02/22/26 Brooklyn Icebreaker (free separate field)
07/19/26 Randall’s Island Criterium (separate field)
09/12/26 Breezy Time Trial
09/20/26 Diamond Mountain Classic (free separate field)
Men Fixed - $1000 overall awards (Top 5)
02/22/26 Brooklyn Icebreaker
05/31/26 Coney Island Criterium
07/19/26 Randall’s Island Criterium
07/26/26 Riverside Criterium
Women Fixed - $500 overall awards (Top 3)
02/22/26 Brooklyn Icebreaker ( separate field, free registration)
05/31/26 Coney Island Criterium (mixed field, free registration)
07/19/26 Randall’s Island Criterium (separate field)
07/26/26 Riverside Criterium (mixed field, free registration)
NYC Cup Technical Guide - Required Reading
The NYC Cup Technical Guide contains complete series rules, points system, overall awards, field eligibility, and enforcement policies and applies to all NYC Cup events.
Race Date
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Registration
Day-of registration (if available) opens 1 hour before and closes 10 minutes before your field start time.
An active USA Cycling license or One Day racing license is required.
A $10 late fee applies to day-of registration.
Please register online to expedite check-in and avoid errors.
If you have a timing chip from another event, keep it mounted on your bike.
Registrations may be transferred via BikeReg at no cost.
Please text the organizer in advance if you need to cancel.
On-Course Instructions
Follow instructions from race officials and the pace motorcycle.
Keep the course clear while waiting for your start.
Start and finish are located on Surf Ave.
Course preview: Segment here
Numbers and Results
Results are processed manually.
Bibs must be pinned on the RIGHT side of the jersey. Additional number goes on the seatpost.
Incorrect bib placement may result in missing or incorrect results.
Awards (Race-Day)
Top-3 finishers receive free passes to Deno’s Wonder Wheel Park.
Passes do not expire and may be used anytime the park is open.
Please report to the podium area 15 minutes after your race.
Riders must be present to receive awards.
Unclaimed prizes are forfeited.
Prize payouts may be reduced if minimum field sizes are not met.
**Photos and Media **
2024 PHOTOS:
By Jun Aishima: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1173961080624512
2025 PHOTOS & VIDEOS:
@off_the_front_media gallery: https://www.otfmedia.com/coney-island-criterium-2025
@bikerjun galleries: Cat Pro/1/2/3, Cat3/4, Cat4/5 & Juniors, Fixed Gear
@youthcyclingnetwork YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCMRsnEXzm4
@malnourished_mouse YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22Truh1U3gE
Results
Results will be posted on Road-Results.com and the USA Cycling website, typically within 48 hours.
Course
Flat and smooth circuit with three right turns around Asser Levy Park.
The course is closed to traffic and secured with signs, cones, and NYPD barriers.
Please arrive early to familiarize yourself with the course and setup.
Strava Segment is here.
Directions
Driving or Riding:
302 Sea Breeze Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Subway:
Q or F to West 8 St (2-block walk)
D or N to Coney Island Station (short ride)
No B train service on weekends.
Parking
Recommended parking at Home Depot:
2970 Cropsey Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11214
Approx. 10-minute ride to the start.
Water, Restrooms, and Trash
Free water is available from the cooler by registration desk.
Public restrooms and water fountains are located nearby.
Please dispose of trash in designated bins.
Notes
Race distances may be adjusted due to weather or time constraints.
Fields may be combined and/or prize money adjusted if minimums are not met.
The course is closed to traffic, but controlled crossings may occur. Use caution.
This event will be held rain or shine.
Sponsors
New York Bike Lawyers (Flanzig and Flanzig, LLP) is a nationally recognized law firm representing the rights of seriously injured cyclists, pedestrians, and their families. We are avid cyclists and safe street advocates with a combined 65 years of experience litigating on behalf of seriously injured crash victims in New York. Partner Daniel Flanzig serves on the Board of Directors and is a legal advisor to the New York Bicycling Coalition, New York’s only statewide bicycle advocacy group. Daniel serves as a “Bike Law” educator with Bike New York, the country’s leading bike education program holding monthly classes around New York City educating his fellow riders on their rights if involved in a crash. Mr. Flanzig has authored numerous articles and frequently lectures on bicycle litigation in New York. He has been featured in both The New York Times and Bicycle Times Magazine for his work as a leading Bicycle Law Advocate and a New York Bike Crash Lawyer.
The NYPD Cycling Team, a 501(c)(3) organization, champions Safety, Health & Wellness through the exhilarating sport of cycling. Comprising active and retired MOS, we proudly represent the world’s greatest Police Department in the heart of the Greatest City. Officially recognized by the NYPD, our mission is to promote cycling within the Police Department and beyond. Join us on the road to a healthier, safer community.
An avid cyclist himself, Dr. O’Neal is a compassionate clinician treating populations of all backgrounds and ethnicities with empathy and respect. A wealth of experience dealing with traumatic and developmental maladies of the maxillofacial complex. Familiar working in most clinical settings, from Hospital to private practice. Constantly organizing and assigning doctors and support staff for full and efficient utilization of clinic resources while maintaining minimal operational overhead. An active team player in group practice, regularly coordinating with other treating clinicians whether formulating comprehensive patient treatment plans or executing treatment.
Presented by Dr. Chris O’Neal of Brooklyn, New York Bike Lawyers, NYPD Cycling Team, Verrazano Team Racing
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Categories:
- Masters 40+ by Deno’s Wonder Wheel team, 50 minutes, $49.70, field limit 100, start time 09:00:00
- Masters 55+ by Deno’s Wonder Wheel team, 50 minutes, $49.70, field limit 100, start time 09:00:00
- Men Cat 5(Novice), 35 minutes, $49.70, field limit 70, start time 10:00:00
- Men Cat 3/4, 45 minutes, $49.70, field limit 100, start time 10:45:00
- Men Pro/1/2/3, 65 minutes, $49.70, field limit 100, start time 11:40:00
- Road Boys 14-18, $0.00
- Women Road (Cat 1-5) Free by NYracing, $0.00
- Fixed Gear Men, 35 minutes, $49.70, field limit 70, start time 12:55:00
- Fixed Gear Women Free by NYracing, 35 minutes, $0.00, field limit 70, start time 12:55:00
- Fixed Gear Boys 14-18, 35 minutes, $0.00
Registration:
- Opens on Saturday October 18, 2025
- Closes on Saturday May 30, 2026