Brandywine Valley Roubaix

Brandywine Valley Roubaix IV

Brandywine Valley Roubaix IV - July 19th, 2020, 9:00am

NOTE: new start & parking location: 100 Colonial Way, West Chester, PA 19382 Chester County Velo and WCCX are pleased to announce the 5th Annual Brandywine Valley Roubaix (BVR). This Gravel Grinder / Gran Fondo will take riders through the scenic country-side and rolling hills of the Brandywine Valley, some of the most unspoiled and historic countryside of the Mid-Atlantic. The full ride is 58 miles (and 4,000 feet of climbing) with over 40% consisting of gravel / mixed surface roads including the famed 1 mile long Hill Top Road climb (10% grade in some sections) and several newly added gravel sections. The course is suited for both road bikes (25 mm tires best) and cyclocross bikes, and will have a road bypass option for avoiding several of the more technical sections. Amenities include: -Coffee at registration / check in -A fantastic rest stop at mile 35 (powered the The Whip Tavern) -Apple cider donuts at the top Hickory Hill Rd at mile 53 -Pizza and craft "adult beverage" at the finish Event pricing: -Until July 18th - $35.00 -"Day of" registration - $40.00 Register via BikeReg: https://www.bikereg.com/brandywine-valley-roubaix As with all previous WCCX events a portion of the proceeds will benefit two local charities. Quest Therapeutics (www.questtherapeutic.com) is an equestrian facility utilizing horse riding to provide therapy for children and adults with physical and developmental challenges. Our second charity is the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Mountain Bike Association (www.pamtb.org), a new, grass-roots organization developing high and middle school mountain bike programs in our immediate area. The BVR will be supported by Trek Bikes although riders are responsible for on-the-course mechanicals. A feed stop and facilities will be located at approximately mile marker 35, near the historic Whip Tavern (thewhiptavern.com). This event is a timed Gran Fondo and all riders must obey the rules of the road. We will provide several routing options for the ride with marketings / signage along the course, including: -Full ride with all gravel sections and climbs (58 miles) -Full ride with road bypass (60 miles) -25 mile ride (combination of road and gravel) Register via BikeReg: https://www.bikereg.com/brandywine-valley-roubaix Hope you can make it out and please spread the word. WCCX Race Directors Bob, Scott & Shawn