Janesville Town Square Gran Prix

media release: The Fifth Annual Janesville Town Square Gran Prix, presented by Blain’s Farm & Fleet, will return to Downtown Janesville on June 15, 2023.  Part of the Tour of America’s Dairyland (ToAD), the pro-am criterium cycling series, organizers are pleased to announce that Janesville will once again be the inaugural race in the series.

“We are thrilled to partner with ToAD to host racers from around the globe for an incredible day of racing right here in Janesville,” said Paul Murphy, event organizer. “It’s such a wonderful opportunity to showcase our downtown.” ToAD is the largest competitive multi-day bike racing series in the United States. World-class cyclists from more than 40 states and 15 countries will compete daily during ToAD’s 11-day run. In addition, the Janesville event will be welcoming 30 to 40 para-athletes on hand cycles for a race during mid-day.

The 2023 Janesville race route will be a challenging one, with tight corners that will provide excitement for both racers and spectators. With the closing of Milwaukee Street, this year’s course will not utilize Main Street but will instead turn on Water Street, going behind The Venue and Olde Towne Mall. “This will be the thrill and spill area,” said Murphy. “Those corners on Water Street will showcase the skills of the riders and provide some exciting maneuvers.” Also due to the construction, the race start/finish will be at the corner of Jackson and Milwaukee Streets.

The public is invited to attend or participate in the event, which will include exciting racing, kids’ activities, entertainment, food trucks and refreshments. For more information including a race schedule, registration, course map, entertainment info and volunteer opportunities, visit JanesvilleTownSquareGranPrix.com.