Mountain Bike Mike
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Anyone else doing... I just reg'd
From Bike Reg.. Looks like three spots available.
Brandywine Valley Roubaix
1st annual Grand Fondo/Gravel Grinder
Chester County Velo and WCCX is pleased to announce the 1st annual Brandywine Valley Roubaix (BVR). This Grand Fondo/Gravel Grinder takes the rider through scenic country-side of the Brandywine Valley, some of the most unspoiled area in the Mid-Atlantic. The full ride is 55 miles (4,000 feet of climbing) with over 40% consisting of gravel/mix surface including the famed 1 mile long Hill Top Road climb (10% grade in some sections). The course is suited for both road (25 mm tires best) and Cyclocross bikes and will have a road bypass option for avoiding several of the more technical sections. Course map and additional information: https://www.facebook.com/brandywinevalleyroubaix/. To ensure everyone has an excellent ride, we are capping total registration at 230 riders. There will be day of registration available ($25) if this total is not reached at the close of pre-registration.
As with previous WCCX events a portion of the proceeds will benefit two local charities. Quest Therapeutic Services (www.QuestTherapeutic.com) is a non-profit therapy center that provides specialized services for children with disabilities (such as autism, cerebral palsy, genetic defects, traumatic brain injuries and stroke). Children aged 2 to 21 receive physical, occupational and speech therapy services including hippotherapy as well as early intervention. Hippotherapy utilizes the movement of the horse with standard therapy to improve balance, coordination, strength, sensory integration and communication skills. Quest is the only fulltime provider of hippotherapy in the Delaware Valley. Our second charity is the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Mountain Bike Association (www.pamtb.org), which is a new grass-roots organization developing High and Middle School mountain bike programs in our immediate area.
The BVR will be supported by Bike Line although riders are responsible for on-the-road mechanicals. A feed stop will be located a few miles away from the historic Whip Tavern. There will also be an after ride pizza and refreshment party sponsored by Holly Gross Realty Group and Whip Tavern. This event is a Grand Fondo that takes place on open and public roads and all riders must obey the rules of the road.
We will provide several routing options for the ride including:
From Bike Reg.. Looks like three spots available.
Brandywine Valley Roubaix
1st annual Grand Fondo/Gravel Grinder
Chester County Velo and WCCX is pleased to announce the 1st annual Brandywine Valley Roubaix (BVR). This Grand Fondo/Gravel Grinder takes the rider through scenic country-side of the Brandywine Valley, some of the most unspoiled area in the Mid-Atlantic. The full ride is 55 miles (4,000 feet of climbing) with over 40% consisting of gravel/mix surface including the famed 1 mile long Hill Top Road climb (10% grade in some sections). The course is suited for both road (25 mm tires best) and Cyclocross bikes and will have a road bypass option for avoiding several of the more technical sections. Course map and additional information: https://www.facebook.com/brandywinevalleyroubaix/. To ensure everyone has an excellent ride, we are capping total registration at 230 riders. There will be day of registration available ($25) if this total is not reached at the close of pre-registration.
As with previous WCCX events a portion of the proceeds will benefit two local charities. Quest Therapeutic Services (www.QuestTherapeutic.com) is a non-profit therapy center that provides specialized services for children with disabilities (such as autism, cerebral palsy, genetic defects, traumatic brain injuries and stroke). Children aged 2 to 21 receive physical, occupational and speech therapy services including hippotherapy as well as early intervention. Hippotherapy utilizes the movement of the horse with standard therapy to improve balance, coordination, strength, sensory integration and communication skills. Quest is the only fulltime provider of hippotherapy in the Delaware Valley. Our second charity is the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Mountain Bike Association (www.pamtb.org), which is a new grass-roots organization developing High and Middle School mountain bike programs in our immediate area.
The BVR will be supported by Bike Line although riders are responsible for on-the-road mechanicals. A feed stop will be located a few miles away from the historic Whip Tavern. There will also be an after ride pizza and refreshment party sponsored by Holly Gross Realty Group and Whip Tavern. This event is a Grand Fondo that takes place on open and public roads and all riders must obey the rules of the road.
We will provide several routing options for the ride including:
- Full ride with all gravel sections (53 miles)
- Full ride with road bypass (55 miles)
- 25 mile ride (combination of road and gravel)
- Family Fun 2 mile ride (combination of road and gravel)