2008 American Eagle Outfitters Tour of PennsylvaniaPresented by Highmark Healthy High 5®

Overview: The 2008 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.

2008 American Eagle Tour of Pennsylvania
June 24 to June 29, 2008
420 Miles

DATE	STAGE	DESCRIPTION	DISTANCES
June 24th Tuesday	Stage 1A 10AM Stage 1B  6:30PM	Philadelphia Time Trial (Memorial Hall) Philadelphia Criterium (Memorial Hall)	2.5 miles 30 Miles
June 25th	Stage 2  10AM	Downingtown to Carlisle	91 miles
June 26th	Stage 3  10AM	Camp Hill to Bedford	104 miles
June 27th	Stage 4  11 AM	Bedford to Latrobe	60 miles
June 28th	Stage 5  12 PM	Ligonier to Pittsburgh	91 miles
June 29th Sunday	Stage 6  5 PM	Downtown circuit race in Pittsburgh	50 miles

 

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. Twenty, six-man teams will participate including at least
five international teams.

Spectators: Free viewing along all courses. Healthy High 5 Finish Line Festival at each stage finish.

Pro Cycling Tour: The Tour of Pennsylvania is managed by Tour of PA, LLC of Audubon, PA, a partnership between Pro Cycling Tour, LLC and ISM-USA. For the latest information on the race, go to www.tourofpa.com.

Sponsorship Info: Mike Fetchko, ISM-USA  412 325 0525 or mfetchko@ismusa.us

Expo Information:  CLICK HERE

Media Contact: PCT Communications Department, pr@procyclingtour.com

Competitor Info: Robin Zellner, rzellner@procyclingtour.com or Andrea Bialick, abialick@procyclingtour.com

About the American Eagle Outfitters Tour of Pennsylvania, presented by Highmark Healthy High 5®:
The world's richest cycling race for elite international cyclists under age 25.  The six day, 450 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 Pittsburgh and Pro Cycling Tour, LLC of Audubon, PA.   For more information, visit www.tourofpa.com

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.

 

 

Date	Time	Location	Description
Mon Jun 23	11:00-11:45 am	National Constitution Center, 525 Arch St., Philadelphia	Kick Off Press Conference (selected teams)
Mon Jun 23	12:30-2:30 pm	Crowne Plaza Philadelphia Main Line, 4100 Presidential Blvd, Philadelphia	Registration
Mon Jun 23	3:00 PM	Crowne Plaza	Manager’s Meeting
Mon Jun 23	4:00 PM	Crowne Plaza	Caravan Driver’s Meeting
Mon Jun 23	5:30-8:30 pm	Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House, Front & Erie, 100 E. Erie Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134	Dinner/Team Presentations (mandatory for all teams)
Tue Jun 24	9:00-9:45 am	Memorial Hall, North Concourse Dr	Stage 1A: Philadelphia Time Trial – Rider Sign In
Tue Jun 24	10:00 AM	Memorial Hall, North Concourse Dr	Stage 1A: Philadelphia Time Trial – Start
Tue Jun 24	Approx 12:00 pm	Memorial Hall, North Concourse Dr	Stage 1A – Finish
Tue Jun 24	5:30-6:15 pm	Memorial Hall, North Concourse Dr	Stage 1B: Philadelphia Criterium – Rider Sign In
Tue Jun 24	6:30 PM	Memorial Hall, North Concourse Dr	Stage 1B: Philadelphia Criterium – Start
Tue Jun 24	Approx. 7:30 pm	Memorial Hall, North Concourse Dr	Stage 1B – Finish
Wed Jun 25	8:00-9:00 am	Downingtown, Wallace & Mill	Stage 2: Caravan Staging
Wed Jun 25	9:00-9:45 am	Downingtown, Green & E. Lancaster Pike	Stage 2: Rider Sign In
Wed Jun 25	10:00 AM	Downingtown, Green & E. Lancaster Pike	Stage 2 – Start
Wed Jun 25	Approx. 2:00 pm	Carlisle, Intersection of Rt. 641 South & West Streets	Stage 2 – Finish
Thu Jun 26	8:00-9:00 am	Camp Hill, 1800 Center St & Creekside Dr.	Stage 3: Caravan Staging
Thu Jun 26	9:00-9:45 am	Camp Hill, 1800 Center St (on Highmark Campus)	Stage 3: Rider Sign In
Thu Jun 26	10:00 AM	Camp Hill, 1800 Center St (on Highmark Campus)	Stage 3 – Start
Thu Jun 26	Approx. 3:00 pm	Bedford, Intersection Penn St & South Juliana St.	Stage 3 – Finish
Fri Jun 27	9:00-10:00 am	Bedford, Penn St. & Huntingdon Ave.	Stage 4: Caravan Staging
Fri Jun 27	10:00-10:45 am	Bedford, Penn St. & South Juliana St.	Stage 4: Rider Sign In
Fri Jun 27	11:00 AM	Bedford, Penn St. & South Juliana St.	Stage 4 – Start
Fri Jun 27	Approx. 1:45 pm	Latrobe, Main Street/PA 981N and Alexandria	Stage 4 – Finish
Sat Jun 28	10:00-11:00 am	Ligonier, Main St. & Market St.	Stage 5: Caravan Staging
Sat Jun 28	11:00-11:45 am	Ligonier, Route 30 & Market St.	Stage 5: Rider Sign In
Sat Jun 28	12:00 PM	Ligonier, Route 30 & Market St.	Stage 5 – Start
Sat Jun 28	Approx. 3:30 pm	Pittsburgh, Sidney Street and just past 28th Street	Stage 5 – Finish
Sun Jun 29	4:00-4:45 pm	Pittsburgh, Stanwix & Blvd. of the Allies	Stage 6: Rider Sign In
Sun Jun 29	5:00 PM	Pittsburgh, Stanwix & Blvd. of the Allies	Stage 6 – Start
Sun Jun 29	Approx. 6:45 pm	Pittsburgh, Stanwix & Blvd. of the Allies	Stage 6 – Finish

 

Race Headquarters for 2009 TBD.