An annual bike race and community event is coming to Downtown Easton, with new activities in store this year.
Hosted by the Greater Easton Development Partnership, the Easton Criterium will take place on Sunday, May 24. The first race begins at 9 a.m. and the last race begins at 5:35 p.m. Race routes start at Centre Square and finish on Northampton Street.
Now in its sixth year, the criterium offers both high-speed professional races and community-focused events such as a free community ride on the closed course. Races can reach speeds of more than 40 miles per hour, the release said…