The City of McKinney, Texas in partnership with McKinney Velo invite you to the second annual Bike the Bricks criterium... in Historic Downtown McKinney on Friday evening, May 27, 2011. Spectators will be inches from the action as bike racers rocket through the downtown McKinney square at speeds in excess of 40 MPH, powered only by their legs, and protected from the pavement only by their skill.

Some will be trying to grab a share of the $20,000 prize money, for others it’s a test of survival.

For the fans it will be a chance to enjoy a premier festival event, featuring a Beer Gardenand Live Entertainment.

Registration opens at 3:30, warm up begins at 4:15 p.m., racing kicks off at 5:00 p.m., and the main event featuring the fittest and fastest racers from Texas and beyond starts at 9:45 under the stars in Historic Downtown McKinney.

The City of McKinney, McKinney Main Street and McKinney Velo value, support, and promote the health, education and welfare of our community’s youth. Proceeds from Bike the Bricks will benefit two area charities with goals that match ours: McKinney Education Foundation and Spokes 4 Hope.

Bike the Bricks in Downtown McKinney on May 27 is an opportunity for racers and fans to make memories while helping McKinney Main Street and McKinney Velo support these worthy causes in our community. On behalf of McKinney Main Street, thank you for your support and acknowledging the importance of education and recreation activities for the youth in McKinney.