Tour de Gretna
APRIL 28, 2018
Bicycle road race through
scenic Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania
The Tour de Gretna is a well-rounded road
race with a couple of hilly, but not mountainous,
road segments approximately 10mi/lap plus 4 mile prologue on first lap only
in the beautiful woods surrounding
Mount Gretna and the Pennsylvania Chautauqua.
This year's event includes options for food and beverage plus a beer garden hosted by The Mt. Gretna Craft Brewery and Red Canoe General Store
A portion of the event proceeds will benefit the Friends of Stacey memorial fund. The fund provides children's educational programs and activities through the Gretna playground. The fund is a memorial to Stacey Pennington whose spirit lives on in throughout the Gretna community.
THE COURSE
THE FINE PRINT
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RACE SCHEDULES, FEES & PRIZES
QUESTIONS? CONTACT
BILL@TOURDEGRETNA.COM
Riders will be flowing clockwise around this approx. 10
mile course through woodsy West Cornwall Borough
just to the north east of Mount Gretna.
A controlled start will roll out to the road
from parking and registration.
Riders will stay right of the center line.
Finish line will be near the middle of Mine Road.
Racers will have full road use for the last 200m on the race.
Parking GPS: 117 Timber Rd., Timber Hills, PA
Results and Podium photos for the Road race
will be at the registration area
For info,
contact
Bill@tourdegretna.com
Tour de Gretna ROAD Race
Event details updated 2.24.18
First wave starts Saturday at 9 a.m.
GPS: 117 Timber Rd., Timber Hills, PA
Use parking at the above address. Signs will indicate the field behind the Mt. Gretna lake for parking.
Course (only 3 turns!) runs clockwise on the 10 mile course
and follows the center rule until the last
200 meters.
Over 600 ft. of climbing each lap. Follow vehicles will allow
wheels in/ wheels out support, but wheels MUST
be marked with race number.
There will also be a broom wagon circling the course.
SATURDAY A.M.
ROAD RACE (10 mi/lap)
Race Schedule & Distance
Time/Laps
Men 5 9:00/2 plus 4 mile prologue
Men 4&5 40+ 9:05/2 plus 4 mile prologue
W45+ 9:00/2 plus 4 mile prologue
W4/5 9:10/2 plus 4 mile prologue
M45+ 10:30/4plus 4 mile prologue
M4 10:35/3plus 4 mile prologue
55+/65+/75+ 10:40/3plus 4 mile prologue
M1/2 1:00/6 plus 4 mile prologue
M3 1:05/5 plus 4 mile prologue
W1/2/3 1:10/4 plus 4 mile prologue
This is a rain or shine event!
We are a PCA BAR Event. More info at PACycling.org
Presented by
Lupine Lighting Systems & Blue Mountain Velo
- Beginner men without an annual USA Cycling license can only enter a 4&5 category race
One-race licenses are available online or at number pickup on race day. - Number pick up and registration will be by the race finish line starting at 8 am.
- $20 late fee for stage race day-of registrants.
Register online at:
BikeReg.com
Promoter: Michael Doupe
717.371.3375 | MichaelCDoupe@gmail.com
Results by Big Guy Group
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