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The Carl Zach Cycling Classic races through a maze of downtown Waukesha streets. |
 | By Maureen Post   OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writer E-mail author | Author bio More articles by Maureen Post |
| Published June 25, 2009 at 8:48 a.m. |
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A professional tour of cycling pedals through the Milwaukee area this weekend with two great urban street races.
"The Downer Classic" rides onto the East Side Saturday tailing a Belgian beer festival, live local music and plenty of boutique shopping. The party starts Friday night with a Belgian Beer Festival from 5-11 p.m. and music from Myles Hayes Jazz Quirtet.
Then, head back to Downer Avenue on Saturday for a Fat Tire tapping at noon followed by a full day of racing as riders stream around a .8 mile loop circling the Downer Avenue neighborhood. Kids and amateur races are capped by the Downer Classic Pro Criterium at 6:30 p.m.
But, the racing doesn't end Saturday.
International competition continues at the Carl Zach Cycling Classic on Sunday in downtown Waukesha. The Carl Zach Cycling Classic lures racers from around the world to compete on downtown Waukesha's hairpin turns at more than 30 m.p.h. Kid and women's races run all day starting at 11 a.m.; followed by a 90 minute pro men's race at 6 p.m.
Get there early to spend the day wandering the maze of small boutiques, local cafes and specialty art galleries. Local artist Luke Wein, designer of this year's Carl Zach race poster, will be on hand to sign copies at Taylor's People's Park.
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Posted by 82170 on June 25, 2009 at 8:43 p.m. (report)
I went to the Downer Avenue Bike Race last year and had a blast! This year should be even better with the Belgian Beer Fest, bands, and more great racing.
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Posted by alba on June 25, 2009 at 2:44 p.m. (report)
Is the beer tasting free?
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Posted by Broner on June 25, 2009 at 12:09 p.m. (report)
Wow, this Downer Ave. biking event is so awesome it got two headlines. I can't wait to get hammered and watch me some bikin'.
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Posted by littletinyfish on June 25, 2009 at 10:10 a.m. (report)
Man, this weekend keeps getting busier and busier. Hopefully I can stop by and check this out.
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