Ride the course of the Univest Grand Prix, North America's Pro Classic
“Cyclosportif” is a European term for recreational cyclists who enjoy the challenge of riding a professional level course. Popular Cyclosportif events include “L'Etape du Tour” (www.letapedutour.com), an event where the “cyclos” ride a complete Tour de France stage. The 2010 Univest GP Cyclosportif participants will experience the same excitement and pro atmosphere as their European counterparts while tackling the famed racecourse of the Univest Grand Prix. Two distances are available 100k (56 miles) and 60k (36 miles). This year, the ride will be led by Bobby Julich, former 3rd-place Tour de France finisher.
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Riders will receive official finishing times (Electronic Chip Timing), on-course technical support, a post-ride meal and great raffle prizes. Limited Edition Commemorative Jerseys will be available for purchase.
After the ride, the “Cyclos” may shower and then enjoy VIP hospitality with a post-race meal while watching the finishing circuits of the pro race live and on the large giant screen TV coverage from 11:00 - 2:30. It's a full day of exciting cycling at its finest.
Register online at BikeReg.com
Cyclosportif Options
Pre-registered Cyclosportif (Cost $45): As in the past
years, all pre-registered riders will receive the following:
- UCI Quality Race Course, Feed Zones
- Technical support
- Electronic Chip Timing
- Hospitality tent near the straight after the first turn with live TV viewing.
- Catered lunch.
- Event t-shirt.
- Post race meal and prize drawing.
- Main parking at the Souderton High School (41 N School Ln,
Souderton, PA 18964-1198)
- Additional Parking at the Zion Mennonite Church (149 Cherry Lane, Souderton, PA 18964)
- Shuttle service between the rides start/finish, Souderton HS and Zion Mennonite Church.
Day-of Registrants: Cyclosportif Riders ($45 plus $10 late fee):
- Riders registering after on-line pre-registration closes will receive the same quality course, feed zones and technical support as pre-registered participants as well as access to the same prizes. However they are not guaranteed to receive the official t-shirt, the lunch, or a finishing time. There is no guarantee that we will be able to accommodate all day-of registrants.
Registration Information:
- Advance registration is highly recommended! The combined field limit is 1,500 riders. Only pre-registered riders are guaranteed to receive an event t-shirt, official finishing time, and lunch.
- Register online at BikeReg.com. Online pre-registration closes on Sunday, September 5.
- Fee Structure:
- 100K (60 mile) and 60K (40 mile) - $45
- Late Registration (after on-line pre-registration closes) will be subject to a $10 late fee. Late registrants are not guaranteed to receive the official t-shirt, the lunch, or a finishing time. There is no guarantee that we will be able to accommodate all day-of registrants. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
- Official Cyclosportif Event Parking is available at the Souderton Sr. High School. All participants should ride their bikes to the Start/Finish area or find additional parking near the race course. Please see directions below..
- Day-of-event number pick-up and registration will be held between 5:45 - 7:30am near the Start/Finish line on Lumber Street (off Main Street) in Souderton
- For more information, please contact brian@spartacycling.com
- Riders must obey all the traffic laws and are required to wear helmets!
Participant Check-In
All participants must check and sign a waiver and release form in prior to starting the Univest Grand Prix Cyclosportif.
Participants are highly encouraged to avoid long lines on event day by taking advantage of the pre-event check-in and number pick-up on Thursday and Friday..
- Cyclo Registration and Pre-Registered number pickup at the Penn Foundation
Grundy Auditorium
807 Lawn Avenue
Sellersville, PA 18960
(215) 257-6551 x383
(get directions)
Thursday, September 10th: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday, September 11th: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Event Day Registration and number pickup
On Saturday, September 12 from 5:45am-7:30am in Souderton on Lumber Street just off Main Street, located near the Start/Finish Line
Participant Guide, Course Maps and Cue Sheets
Event Directions
Directions to Souderton
From Interstate: 78 and Route 309; Follow 309 South to Route 113 South.
Continue on Route 113 South until you enter Souderton; follow directions to
spectator parking.
Directions to Souderton Sr. High School
41 N School Ln,
Souderton, PA 18964-1198
From PA Turnpike: (Northeast Extension Exit #31)
After exiting, turn right
onto Route 63 West, and follow Route 63 West approximately 5 miles to Route
113 in Harleysville.
Turn right onto 113 North and follow approximately 5
miles to School Lane, Souderton. (Signs will guide you to the staging area).
At the intersection of Route 113 North (East Broad Street) and School Lane,
turn left.
The Souderton Area High School will be on your left.
From North: Follow Route 309 South to the Souderton Exit (Route 113 South)
Turn right from the off-ramp onto Route 113 South and go southwest for 0.4
miles to North School Lane, Souderton.
Turn right on North School Lane, the
school will be on the right.
From South: Follow Route 309 North to the Souderton Exit (Route 113 South)
Turn left from the off-ramp onto Route 113 South and go southwest for 0.4
miles to North School Lane, Souderton.
Turn right on North School Lane, the
school will be on the right.
Zion Mennonite Church
149 Cherry Lane, Souderton, PA 18964
From South: Follow Route 309 North.
Proceed through the light at Unionville Pike.
Take the next exit
marked, “Bethlehem Pike/Sellersville.”
Pass through two lights close
together.
Travel 1/10 mile and bear left at the "Y" in the road just
before the Indian Valley Camping sign.
Proceed to first light turning
left onto Cherry Lane.
Zion is approximately 1/2 mile on the right.
From North: Follow Route 309 South.
Take the Souderton exit.
At the stop sign, turn right. This is Rt.
113.
Go straight through the first light, but be prepared to turn left
onto County Line Road at the second light.
Travel to the first light
and turn right onto Cherry Lane.
Zion is on the right hand side of the
road about three blocks down.
Hotels
Official Race Hotel
Homewood Suites by Hilton
1200 Pennbrook Parkway
Lansdale, PA 19446
215-362-6400
homewoodsuites.hilton.com
Discounted Rooms at Homewood Suites
A limited number of discounted hotel rooms are available for cyclosportif participants on a first-come, first-served basis at the Homewood Suites in Lansdale. To get the discounted rate, mention you are with the Univest Grand Prix when you make your reservation.
Other Hotels
Holiday Inn Center City Allentown
904 W. Hamilton St
Allentown, PA 18101
610-433-2221 or 888-HOLIDAY
www.ichotelsgroup.com
Best Western-Inn at Towamencin
1750 Sumneytown Pike
Kulpsville, PA 19443
215-368-3800 or 800-277-3615
www.valleyforgeinn.com
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