The document provides information on several upcoming cycling events in Pennsylvania and New Jersey between July and October, including details on dates, locations, routes, and activities for each event. Events include a bicycle race in New Holland on July 18th offering cash prizes, a fixed gear bike ride in Yardley on July 26th with a post-ride party, the Chocolate Tour in Hershey on August 8th supporting cancer research, the Brandywine Tour in West Chester on September 6th, and the Tour de Farm bike and food tour in Blairstown, NJ on September 19th. The final event listed is the Bike MS ride from October 3rd-4th with multiple start locations in NJ.

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JULY
JULY 18, 8 A.M.
NEW HOLLAND BICYCLE RACE
At just over 50 miles of rolling hills and speedy descents, this open-road
course is sure to fuel any biker’s adrenaline. Cash prizes will be rewarded
to the first five cyclists to reach the finish line. There is also an alternative
30-mile route for intermediate cyclists, but there are no prizes. This race
will be held again on October 10; same time, same place, but with a more
difficult route.
GET THERE | Community Memorial Park, 400 East Jackson St.
New Holland, Pa.
JULY 26, 9 A.M.
FIXED GEAR FONDO & SINGLE SPEED OPEN
This 50-mile ride through Bucks County offers a variety of terrain, from
leisurely flats to steep climbs and descents. Upon completion of the ride,
cyclists will enjoy a cold beer on the house at Vault Brewing Company, where
prizes will be raffled off and food will be available.
GET THERE | Race begins behind FireHouse Cycles, 15 S. Main St., Yardley, Pa.
AUGUST
AUGUST 8, 8 A.M.
CHOCOLATE TOUR
The Chocolate Tour consists of a 5K and 10K walk, a 10K race, and a collec-
tion of cycling events for cyclists of all skill levels. There are six routes, which
range from 10 to 100 miles in length. Proceeds support cancer research at
Penn State University.
GET THERE | Milton S. Hershey School Athletic Complex, 665 Brook Dr.
Hershey, Pa.
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER 6, 7:30 A.M.
BRANDYWINE TOUR
Cyclists will ride through the Brandywine River Valley, crossing creeks and
speeding down rolling hills that were once walked by Revolutionary War
troops. Participants can choose from five routes, ranging from 26 to 100
miles in length.
GET THERE | Pocopson Elementary School, 1105 Pocopson Rd., West Chester, Pa.
SEPTEMBER 19, 7-10 A.M.*
TOUR DE FARM
This ride is a unique combination of a cycling and tasting tour. Cyclists will
begin the day with a gourmet farmer’s breakfast before starting their tour
that will take them to a wide variety of locations throughout the Garden
State’s countryside. With three different routes of 5, 35, and 78 miles, there
is a route for everyone. After a day of snacking and exploring alpaca farms,
farmer’s markets, and community gardens, cyclists will reach the finish line
at Race Farm with a new appreciation for local food. For an additional fee,
participants can enjoy a farm-to-fork celebration after they finish their ride.
GET THERE | Race Farm, 87 Belcher Rd., Blairstown, N.J.
OCTOBER
OCTOBER 3-4, 8:30 a.m.
BIKE MS: CITY TO SHORE RIDE
Seven thousand cyclists will ride together to raise awareness and donations
for the fight against multiple sclerosis. Choose to participate in one or both
days of the event, with routes ranging from 25 to 100 miles for single-day
cyclists, and 80- or 100-mile route options for those who commit to the
whole weekend. Each cyclist is required to raise at least $300 in donations in
order to participate.
GET THERE | Multiple start locations throughout N.J., TBD
RACECALENDAR
MERCER | BUCKS
ABOUT 30 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR RACE,
AFTER YOU CHECK IN, PREP YOUR BIKE
AND TAKE HER OUT FOR A QUICK SPIN.
USE THE TIME TO LOCATE THE MECHANIC’S
PIT OR SUPPORT VEHICLES, FIRST-AID
TENT, AND PRECISE LOCATION OF THE
FINISH LINE. TRY TO GET TO THE STARTING
LINE AT LEAST 10 MINUTES BEFORE GO
TIME, AND LISTEN CLOSELY TO PRE-RACE
INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFIC TO THE
EVENT AND COURSE.
SPRING 2015
WARM UP
RACE DAY
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