About Chisinau Criterium

Chisinau Criterium is a major cycling race, organized by Sporter.md, ridding on the central streets of Chisinau, capital of Republic of Moldova. The criterium has the format of a timed mass-start circuit race for both professional and amateur riders. 

The first competitions were held in September 2014 with the support of the Moldovian Cycling Federation, and from 2015 are included in the Official calendar of sports events by the Ministry of Youth and Sport of the Republic of Moldova.

In 2015 the rules of the competition have changed and simplified, particularly for anyone willing to participate in the race, regardless of readiness.

Date of event – May 26, 2019

Chisinau Criterium 2019 will run in the race with three distances to choose – 15 KM, 30 KM and  60 KM. The length of a circle is 5 KM. The athlete must cover the distance of 15 km in 40 minutes, or 30 km in 1 hour 25 minutes, or 60 km in 2 hours 50 minutes. 

300 MDL – registration till March 27

400 MDL – beginning with 27.03.2019 - 11.05.2019

600 MDL – beginning with 12.05.2019 - 23.05.2019

1000 MDL – beginning with 24.05.2019 - 26.05.2019

The race participants can come up with any type of bicycle. Helmets are obligatory!

The race winner is the sportsman who reaches the finish line first in the final distance circle.

The results are registered by a professional timing system.

For those who are not ready yet to try competing powers, May 25, 2019 we will organize VELO FUN by Skoda – covering the entertainment distance of 15 km in Chisinau radius with any type of bicycle.

On May 25, as part of the adult cycling race, there will be held the competition for children – the Kids Duathlon for different age groups.

The column will be accompanied by a convoy of marshals and patrol cars. Participation in this race is free.