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 2008 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 (60 miles) and 60k (40 miles).

Learn more about cyclosportif at Bicycling Magazine and PezCycling.com.

Riders will receive official finishing times (Electronic Chip Timing by Premier Sports), on-course technical support, a post-ride meal and great raffle prizes totaling over $10,000. 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.

Cyclosportif Options

Pre-registered Cyclosportif (Cost $40): As in the past years, all pre-registered riders will receive the following:

• UCI Quality Race Course, Feed Zones
• Technical support
• Electronic Chip Timing (NEW)
• Hospitality tent near the straight after the first turn with live TV viewing.
• Catered lunch.
• Event t-shirt.
• Post race meal and prize drawing.
• Parking, shuttle and showers at the Souderton High School.
• Commemorative merchandise available.

Day-of Registrants: Cyclosportif Riders ($40 plus $10 late fee):

• Riders registering the day-of the event 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 1500 riders. Only pre-registered riders are guaranteed to receive an event t-shirt, official finishing time, and lunch.
• Register online at BikeReg.com. Online registration closes on Wednesday September 3, 2008.
• Fee Structure:
  • 60K (40 mile) - $40
  • 100K (60 mile) - $40
  • Day-of registration will be subject to a $10 late fee. Day-of 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.
• Pre-event number pickup will be held on Thursday, September 4 from 5:00pm-7:00pm, and on Friday, September 5 from 12noon-7pm in Souderton, (location TBA). We highly recommend picking up your number before the event!
• On-site registration will also take place on Friday, September 5 at times listed above at the (location TBA).
• 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 6:00-7:00am near the Pro men's Start/Finish line off of Main Street.
• For more information, please contact brian@spartacycling.com
• Riders must obey all the traffic laws and are required to wear helmets!

More Information Coming Soon

Course Maps, Cue Sheets and Fact Sheet

• 60-mile and 40-mile ride map

Event Directions

Directions to Souderton Sr. High School
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.

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.

Hotels

Official Race Hotel
Homewood Suites by Hilton
1200 Pennbrook Parkway
Lansdale, PA 19446
215-362-6400
homewoodsuites.hilton.com

Other Hotels
Best Western-Inn at Towamencin
1750 Sumneytown Pike
Kulpsville, PA 19443
215-368-3800 or (800) 277-3615
www.valleyforgeinn.com

To benefit

	Date:	September 6, 2008 rain or shine
	Where:	Starts and finishes on the Univest Grand Prix finish line on Main Street in downtown Souderton, Pennsylvania
	Distance:	60-mile or 40-mile
	Start Time:	8:00 am
	Course :	A beautiful, yet challenging route through Montgomery and Bucks Counties
	2007 Rider results are online