Chart: North Star Bicycle Festival information

What: Series of six bicycle races featuring top professional riders and teams.

When: Wednesday through Sunday

Admission: Free

Stage 1, Wednesday: St. Paul Riverfront Time Trial, 8:30 a.m. near Ford Plant

Stage 2, Wednesday: St. Paul Downtown Criterium, 6:15 p.m., start/finish near St. Peter and 6th Streets

Stage 3, Thursday: Cannon Falls Road Race, 3:45 p.m. start/finish in downtown Cannon Falls

Stage 4, Friday: Uptown Minneapolis Criterium, 6:15 p.m., start/finish at Hennepin Av. and 31st St.

Stage 6, Sunday: Stillwater Criterium, 11:45 a.m., finish near Pine and Second Streets