(Photo by Parker Robb | Collegian) Cyclists, jockeying for position, fly down Poyntz Avenue during one of the criterium races of the Tallgrass Classic, held May 5, 2013, on a lap course around City Park. Collegiate and semi-pro cyclists came from many different states to compete in this event, which also included a road race by Tuttle Creek Lake the previous day.

(Photo by Parker Robb | Collegian) Cyclists whiz around a corner at 11th and Poyntz Avenue during one of the criterium races of the Tallgrass Classic, held May 5, 2013, on a lap course around City Park. Collegiate and semi-pro cyclists came from many different states to compete in this event, which also included a road race by Tuttle Creek Lake the previous day.

(Photo by Parker Robb | Collegian) Two girls wave and hold a handmade sign wishing the cyclists good luck during one of the criterium races of the Tallgrass Classic, held May 5, 2013, on a lap course around City Park. Collegiate and semi-pro cyclists came from many different states to compete in this event, which also included a road race by Tuttle Creek Lake the previous day.

(Photo by Parker Robb | Collegian) A cyclist pushes himself and breaks free from the rest of the pack as the racers fly down Poyntz Avenue during one of the criterium races of the Tallgrass Classic, held May 5, 2013, on a lap course around City Park. Collegiate and semi-pro cyclists came from many different states to compete in this event, which also included a road race by Tuttle Creek Lake the previous day.

(Photo by Parker Robb | Collegian) Cyclists pass in front of houses on 14th Street during one of the criterium races of the Tallgrass Classic, held Sunday on a lap course around City Park. Collegiate and semi-pro cyclists came from many different states to compete in this event, which also included a road race by Tuttle Creek Lake the previous day.

(Photo by Parker Robb | Collegian) Cyclists weave around several corners in City Park during one of the criterium races of the Tallgrass Classic, held May 5, 2013, on a lap course around City Park. Collegiate and semi-pro cyclists came from many different states to compete in this event, which also included a road race by Tuttle Creek Lake the previous day.