Article updated: 8/10/2012 8:23 AM

Winfield gearing up for criterium weekend

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Hundreds of cyclists from throughout the Midwest are expected to compete a series of races this weekend as part of the 13th annual Winfield Criterium.

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Nearly $10,000 in cash prizes will be awarded to the winners of the top amateur and professional races during this weekend's Winfield Criterium.

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The sight of cyclists with colorful uniforms pedalling at high speed on residential streets will dominate Winfield this weekend as the town plays host to its annual criterium-style bicycle races. The Winfield Criterium is expected to attract about 1,000 people to watch hundreds of riders compete in professional and amateur races. "Many people look forward to this," organizer Gary Bernard said.

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