The Presbyterian Hospital Invitational Criterium, or Charlotte Criterium, is an annual

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along an course located in Uptown,

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, United States. With the inaugural race occurring in 2004, this was known as the Bank of America Criterium through the 2006 race, when the name and sponsorship was changed to its current name for the 2007 event. Its $125,000 purse is the largest for this type of event in the United States. The race serves as a benefit for the Brain Tumor Fund of the Carolinas, and is an officially sanctioned race as part of the USA CRITS Tour. __NOTOC__

Men's winners

The men's criterium runs along a course along Tryon Street between 2nd and 7th Streets throughout Uptown Charlotte. The race has a total distance of .

Women's winners

The women's criterium runs along the same course as the men's at a distance of .

References

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External links

Presbyterian Hospital Invitational Criterium
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