Ride the course of the Univest Grand Prix, NEW FORMAT FOR 2010!!

The Cyclosportif ride is completely changed for 2010, and will be held entirely on the 3.8-mile finishing circuit of the professional road race. "Cyclo's" will have a two-hour window to see how many laps they can do on the pro circuit with its tough Wile Avenue climb. Families might try and do one or two laps with their children, while strong and experienced cyclo riders will try for 11-laps/42-miles.

The magnificent old circuit, with the steep Eichele Road climb will surely be missed, but we at Sparta feel that this new format will allow much safer road conditions for our cycling guests, and provide an accessible venue for new riders looking to learn more about the sport.

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

Riders will receive on-course technical support and great raffle prizes. Limited edition commemorative jerseys will be available for purchase.

After the ride, the "Cyclos" may shower and then enjoy Souderton's excellent restaurants and coffee shops while watching the finishing circuits of the pro race live and on the large giant screen TV coverage from 11:30 - 2:30. It's a full day of exciting cycling at its finest.

Course Map

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.

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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