April 15th 2012

April 15th 2012

A full day of racing in historic North Charlotte wrapped in an outdoor festival complete with food and live music. The events last into the evening, culminating in an epic twilight professional race through the bar and restaurant-lined streets of NoDa.
2012 NoDa Grand Prix Crit - April 15th

2012 NoDa Grand Prix Crit – April 15th

We finally have been approved by CDOT and CMPD. Took a lot of work to get to this point but we are happy to say that the RACE IS ON!!
The Course

The Course

THE NODA GRAND PRIX course is a .7 mile rectangle, marked by two long straight-aways. The criterium racing will be fast-paced, with riders expected to attack on both the frontside and backside of the race, targeting the right to proudly wear the elusive Champions jersey for the next 12 months....
Fast Racing Crit in NoDa

Fast Racing Crit in NoDa

Calling on bike racers…. please join us for the NoDa Grand Prix Criterium in Charlotte on Sunday, April 15th. Bring your teams, friends, families/kids and spectators. Very active and artistic neighborhood with plenty of eateries, pubs, galleries, and culture. Dilworth Criterium and the Presbyterian Criterium are on the 14th –...
Noda Grand Prix - April 15, 2012

Noda Grand Prix – April 15, 2012

A full day of racing in historic North Charlotte wrapped in an outdoor festival complete with food and live music. The events last into the evening, culminating in an epic twilight professional race through the bar and restaurant-lined streets of NoDa.   For The Fun The heart of North Charlotte, NoDa is now the home...

Wow!

What a great success. Thank you to everyone that helped. Thank you to our Noda neighbors, and our Noda businesses. Thank you to our sponsors. Thank you to everyone that organized, compromised, supported, lifted, clapped, crouched, raced, screamed and cheered. We couldn’t have pulled it off without you. Congrats to Team Exergy on the win...

One To Goooo!

With only a day remaining, it’s crunch time. Today we have the 39th Dilworth Criterium, Red Bull Mini Drome, Transjam BMX competition, and the Presbyterian Hospital Invitational Criterium. Toss in yard signs, road closure posters and some course safety work and we have a BUSY day schedule here at HQ.

Race Weekend Day One In The Books

Day one of the weekend in the books. Supplies for Sunday in hand. Great to meet the ladies of No Opportunity Wasted / Novartis for MS at Uptown Cycles (thanks for the cold beer). Volunteer t-shirts delivered, thanks to Action Ideas Plus and congrats on 2 years to Espada Bicycles.

PARKING BEST BETS

Reminder to EVERYONE visiting Noda on Sunday. Your best bet for parking is going to be on 36th street from N. Alexander to Plaza, and from N. Tryon to the railroad tracks just before N. Davidson. Cullman Ave is a great option just off of 36th as well. Of course, we ask that everyone, friends,...

Alpha 1 Village Foundation & Learning How To Breathe

What is Alpha 1 ? Alpha-1 Disease is a genetically inherited disease of the liver. The disease affects approximately 1 in every 2,000 people- primarily populations of Northern European descent. The Village The Village provides whole life educational retreats for those suffering from Alpha 1. The retreats focus on empowering the patient over the disease. We...

Learn More About Alpha 1 Village

Alpha 1 Village, one of our premier sponsors will be set up on sponsor row at the NoDa GP this Sunday. You can learn more about the Alpha 1 Disease and what Alpha 1 Village is doing to provide for the people that have this disease. You can also learn more about them at www.alpha1village.org...

Revolution Pizza PRIME!

Big news here at HQ as Revolution Pizza comes to the table with a PIZZA PARTY prime. 2 large pies, wings, and a pitcher of cold beer!

Bands At Jack Beagles Sunday!

Live music courtesy of Jack Beagles starts on the outside stage at 3pm. Drink specials all day, and a $40 Beagle Buck prime to boot!als all day, and a $40 Beagle Buck prime to boot!

Neutral Support Provided By Uptown Cycles

Happy to announce that we will have neutral support at the Noda GP. Thanks to Uptown Cycles for the generosity!

Noda Neighbors FAQ

How will the race impact our neighbors? Check out the “For Noda” tab above for traffic information, road closures, parking options and a site map.

Noda GP Champ Jerseys Are In!

The champions jerseys for the inaugural 2012 Noda GP are in the house! Thanks to Veloce’ Speedwear for being our official clothing provider this year!

A Special Thanks

To the team at Noda’s Industrial Sign & Graphics for the support. Great work, local business, and can handle a job of any size.