Overview: The American Eagle Outfitters ® Tour of Pennsylvania, Presented by Highmark Healthy High 5 ® is a six-day, 420 mile stage race across Pennsylvania from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh. The race is a signature sporting event for Pittsburgh 250, a commission established to celebrate Pittsburgh’s 250th anniversary in 2008, and is the world's richest cycling race for elite international cyclists under age 25.
Overview: The American Eagle Outfitters ® Tour of Pennsylvania, Presented by Highmark Healthy High 5 ® is a six-day, 420 mile stage race across Pennsylvania from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh. The race is a signature sporting event for Pittsburgh 250, a commission established to celebrate Pittsburgh’s 250th anniversary in 2008, and is the world's richest cycling race for elite international cyclists under age 25.
Competition Schedule:
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June 24 |
Stage 1A: Philadelphia Time Trial – 2.5 mile (4 km) individual time trial, 10:00 am Stage 1B: Philadelphia Criterium – 30 mile (50 km) criterium, 6:30 pm |
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June 25: Stage 2 |
Downingtown to Carlisle – 91 mile (146 km) road race, 10:00 am |
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June 26: Stage 3 |
Camp Hill to Bedford – 105 mile (170 km) road race, 10:00 am |
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June 27: Stage 4 |
Bedford to Latrobe – 60 mile (97 km) road race, 11:00 am |
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June 28: Stage 5 |
Ligonier to Pittsburgh – 91 mile (146 km) road race, 12:00 pm |
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June 29: Stage 6 |
Pittsburgh – 50 mile (80 km) criterium, 5:00 pm |
Prize List: $150,000 including daily stage prizes, special award categories and general classification.
Eligibility: UCI 2.2. Open to invited teams only, consisting of pro/1/2 riders age 19 to 24 (year of birth 1984 to 1989). No mixed pro/amateur teams. 18, six-man teams will participate including eight international teams.
Major Sponsors: American Eagle Outfitters ®, Highmark ®, Commonwealth of PA, Pittsburgh 250
Spectators: Free viewing along all courses and in all start/finish cities. Highmark Healthy High 5 ® Finish Line Festival at each stage finish.
Managed by: The Tour of Pennsylvania is a Pittsburgh 250 event that is managed by Tour of PA, LLC of Audubon, PA, a partnership between Pro Cycling Tour, LLC and ISM-USA.
Website: For the latest information on the race, go to www.tourofpa.com
About the American Eagle Outfitters ® Tour of Pennsylvania, presented by Highmark Healthy High 5®:
The American Eagle Outfitters Tour of Pennsylvania, presented by Highmark Healthy High 5 ® is the world's richest cycling race for elite international cyclists under age 25. The six day, 420 mile stage race takes place June 24 to 29 from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh, featuring 20 teams of six riders each (ages 18 to 24) from around the world. The tour is sanctioned by the International Cycling Union (UCI) and will feature future stars of the Olympics and Tour de France. The race offers a cash prize list of $150,000 and will be televised on the Versus cable network, broadcaster of major cycling events including the Tour de France. The Tour of Pennsylvania is being organized by Pittsburgh 250, sponsored by American Eagle Outfitters ®, the leading lifestyle apparel brand among 15-to-25 year-olds and presented by Highmark Healthy High 5® a five-year, $100 million children’s health promotion initiative of the Highmark Foundation. The initiative’s goal is to improve the health of children and adolescents ages 6-18 by providing them with the tools and practices needed to live healthier lives by making informed choices. Highmark Healthy High 5® Finish Line Festivals (which are free and open to the community) will feature health and wellness expos, entertainment, games and prizes at each stage finish. The official AE Tour of Pennsylvania merchandise is being produced by American Eagle Outfitters®. The Tour of Pennsylvania is managed by Tour of PA, LLC, a partnership between ISM-USA of
About Pittsburgh 250:
The American Eagle Outfitters ® Tour of Pennsylvania, presented by Highmark Healthy High 5®, is an important part of Pittsburgh 250, the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the naming of the region in 1758. With the support of business, government and civic leaders from across the region, Pittsburgh 250 has set three goals: Improve awareness of southwestern Pennsylvania as a global leader in arts, science and quality of life through an integrated regional marketing effort; support the completion of lasting signature projects that connect the region’s past to its future; and improve the region’s competitiveness for future generations by encouraging grassroots participation in improving communities, attracting visitors, and living healthier lives.