Road Closures: Beaumont Stage of Redlands Bicycle Classic

The Beaumont stage of the Redlands Bicycle Classic features three separate races through Beaumont and Cherry Valley:

- Handcycling race for disabled athletes, scheduled start at 7:45 a.m.

- Men's race, scheduled start at 9:15 a.m., consists of 5 laps.

- Women's race, scheduled start at 9:30 a.m., consists of 3 laps.

All race events start and finish at Beaumont Civic Center, 550 E. 6th St. City officials recommend watching the circuit road races Friday March 23 at the Civic Center, where the events start and finish, or at local businesses along the race route.

The city of Beaumont has released the following details about closures during the race events:

"There will be rolling road closures in which vehicles will be required to pull over when the riders are coming by and then will be allowed to go about their business.

"The best way to get through the heart of downtown Beaumont will be via 5th Street.

"Due to safety and traffic concerns, there will be a few streets that will be closed for the duration of the race. Detours will be in place for these roads.

Oak Valley Parkway

• Between Highland Springs & Starlight - closed
• Between Palm Avenue & Starlight - westbound lane closed, eastbound lane will be divided for 2-way traffic

Highland Springs

• Between Brookside Ave & 8th Street - closed

Palm Avenue

• Between Oak Valley Parkway & 6th Street - southbound lane closed w/ no parking, northbound lane open, cross traffic allowed

Beaumont Avenue

• Between 6th Street & Brookside - intermittent closures
• Intersection of 6th Street & Beaumont Avenue - closed, traffic will be diverted

6th Street

• Between Palm Avenue & Beaumont Avenue - closed

Orange Avenue

• Between 6th St & 8th Street - closed

Magnolia Avenue

• Between 6th St & 8th Street - closed

For updated information about the race and volunteer opportunities, please contact City Hall at (951) 769-8520.