criterium
noun
cri·te·ri·um
krī-ˈtir-ē-əm 
krē-ter-ˈyȯm
krē-ter-ˈyȯm
: a bicycle race of a specified number of laps on a closed course over public roads closed to normal traffic
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Both are part of the American Criterium Cup series — the fifth of eight criterium races across the country.
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Arika Herron,
Axios,
11 July 2024
Tells the story of the 2023 season of the American Criterium Cup — a series comprised of ten of America’s most beloved criterium races.
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Michelle Jenkins,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Jan. 2024
Along with co-founders Mulugheta, Randall Clark and Mark Wilkins, the NCL wants to become an organizer for criterium bike races in America.
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Safid Deen,
USA TODAY,
10 Apr. 2023
This year, the CCAP summer criterium series ran from May until last week, weather permitting, on Tuesday nights.
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Sofie Brandt,
courant.com,
23 Aug. 2021
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Arika Herron,
Axios,
11 July 2024
Tells the story of the 2023 season of the American Criterium Cup — a series comprised of ten of America’s most beloved criterium races.
—
Michelle Jenkins,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Jan. 2024
Along with co-founders Mulugheta, Randall Clark and Mark Wilkins, the NCL wants to become an organizer for criterium bike races in America.
—
Safid Deen,
USA TODAY,
10 Apr. 2023
This year, the CCAP summer criterium series ran from May until last week, weather permitting, on Tuesday nights.
—
Sofie Brandt,
courant.com,
23 Aug. 2021
See All Example Sentences for criterium
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“Criterium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/criterium. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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