Big Waters Classic Southside Sprint 2018

The Chicago Avenue-48th St. neighborhood of south Minneapolis, seemingly in a state of transition, was the site of a much-reduced local road cycling scene on July 22 as it hosted the annual Southside Sprint. There were large, competitive fields in all classes and fine weather conditions for the urban race that circled the business district and determined the state criterium champions.

 Melissa Dahlmann and father. It was the second consecutive womens' state criterium championship for Melissa.  A week later she became the women's 1-2 state road racing champion as well.

Jennifer Hale crosses the line first in the womens' 1-2 race to collect a $408 crowd prime.

Category 3 rider Risa Hustad took a break from her track riding to get a podium spot on the road.