I love living in West Chester, partly because of all the great events within walking distance of my house. Things like the Rotary Chili cook-off and the Restaurant Festival are staples. My favorite, however, is the annual Iron Hill Criterium bike race.
This year, there were two races, one pro and one amateur. The pros zip around the 1km downtown course 75 times, making it a great venue for watching leads change and drama unfold. It is also great for a photographer like myself, offering plenty of tries for good panning shots.
West Chester, PA: At the men’s amateur race during the West Chester Iron Hill Twilight Criterium, Saturday July 6, 2013.
West Chester, PA: At the men’s amateur race during the West Chester Iron Hill Twilight Criterium, Saturday July 6, 2013.
West Chester, PA: At the men’s amateur race during the West Chester Iron Hill Twilight Criterium, Saturday July 6, 2013.
West Chester, PA: At the men’s amateur race during the West Chester Iron Hill Twilight Criterium, Saturday July 6, 2013.
West Chester, PA: The leaders break away at the men’s amateur race during the West Chester Iron Hill Twilight Criterium, Saturday July 6, 2013. Rider #182 lost the lead in the last lap to come in second place.
West Chester, PA: Riders line up at the start of the men’s professional race during the West Chester Iron Hill Twilight Criterium, Saturday July 6, 2013.
West Chester, PA: At the men’s professional race during the West Chester Iron Hill Twilight Criterium, Saturday July 6, 2013.
West Chester, PA: At the men’s professional race during the West Chester Iron Hill Twilight Criterium, Saturday July 6, 2013.
West Chester, PA: The early leaders break away from the peloton during the men’s professional race during the West Chester Iron Hill Twilight Criterium, Saturday July 6, 2013.
West Chester, PA: The early leaders break away from the peloton during the men’s professional race during the West Chester Iron Hill Twilight Criterium, Saturday July 6, 2013.
West Chester, PA: At the men’s professional race during the West Chester Iron Hill Twilight Criterium, Saturday July 6, 2013.
West Chester, PA: At the men’s professional race during the West Chester Iron Hill Twilight Criterium, Saturday July 6, 2013.
