05/18/2026
Some of the folks that make this event possible every year.
On my left in the first photo is City Manager Alan Archer. You have him to thank for giving the event a chance in its first year back in 2022. The city was looking for events to bring to the revitalized downtown NN and Mr. Archer was believed in what we wanted to do.
On my right is the Deputy City Manager Bo Clayton. Bo has been the events biggest supporter over the years and you have him to thank for the City Center Hill Climb, the Newport News Twilight Criterium, and especially the Fort Eustis Circuit Race. Everyone always asks how we were able to have the race on the base these past years and the answer is because of our connection to Bo. Previously Mr. Clayton was the Garrison Commander of Fort Eustis and in his role with the city he maintains a close working relationship with the base command. Sometimes it really is who you know.
In the second photo is the current Garrison Commander COL Hutchinson. She was a rockstar this year despite some ongoing chaotic world events. She fought hard to keep the race on the base this year and helped us on race day work through a myriad of issues that most participants were probably not even aware of. We are keeping the door open for a return to Fort Eustis when things are more stable and secure and who knows, we could even return to the base as a stand alone event sooner. Until then, we are excited to add the Oakland Industrial Criterium to the 2027 edition of the Tour of Newport News as the final event.
