Monday, July 29 - criterium
We start the 57th Jeugdtour Assen with a criterium on the 2023 prologue course. The lap 1,8 kilometers long. We sprint for the green jersey after the bell rings. Bib numbers are worn left. Prize ceremony of each category during the formal opening ceremony on De Brink in Assen from 4pm. 
| Start time | Category | Distance | Laps | Sprints |
| 8.15am | 1 | 5,4 | 3 | 1 |
| 8.30am | 7 | 25,2 | 14 | 4 |
| 9.20am | 2 | 7,2 | 4 | 1 |
| 9.40am | nieuwelingen-01 | 36 | 20 | 5 |
| 10.40am | 3 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| 11.05am | nieuwelingen-02 | 36 | 20 | 5 |
| 12.05pm | 4 | 12,6 | 7 | 2 |
| 12.35pm | nieuweling-girls | 27 | 15 | 4 |
| 1.20pm | 5 | 16,2 | 9 | 3 |
| 1.55pm | junior-women | 36 | 20 | 5 |
| 2.55pm | 6 | 21,6 | 12 | 3 |
| 3.35pm | junior-men | 40 | 25 | 6 |
Take care and be sensible about parking. Follow the directions of the traffic controllers to the special parking lot. Do not inconvenience people who shop or live here. We depend on the good will of residents to race on public roads.
The opening of the 57th European Junior Cycling Tour Assen is from 4pm on De Brink in Assen.
