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  • Tour of Pennsylvania Rolls Into Town

    There are a ton of great things to do this weekend. But I am most excited about watching the Tour of PA. The Tour of PA is like the Tour de France, a huge professional bike race across the state of PA, part of this is in celebration of Pittsburgh’s 250. There are going to be 3 great opportunities to watch the racers enter the finish line and there are a ton of events to go along with the race.

    I am including the race specifics – where to watch the start and finish below. Here is the short version with other activities included. Also check out the Trib’s Spectator Guide -which has lots of helpful info like what each color jersey means (via BikePGH).

    • Friday, June 27 – Bedford to Latrobe
      • While you are in Latrobe you might want to take a drive out to Ligonier – the library has an exhibit of Antique Bike Paraphernalia up until July 12, 2008.
    • Saturday, June 28 – Ligonier to Pittsburgh
    • Sunday, June 29 – Downtown Pittsburgh Criterium
      • Free Bike ValetBike PGH will safely watch your bikes while you watch the race.  Park at one of the trail lots and bike downtown for the finish.

    Friday, June 27 – Bedford to Latrobe
    Start: Bedford, Penn and South Juliana Street
    Finish: Latrobe, Ligonier and Alexandria Street
    Estimated Finish Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM Followed by Awards Ceremony

    Highmark Healthy High Five Finish Line Festival: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Lot on Ligonier Street near Alexandria Street

    Saturday, June 28 – Ligonier to Pittsburgh
    Start: Ligonier, Market Street just off Route 30
    Finish: Pittsburgh Southside, Sidney Street right before Hot Metal Street
    Official Start Time: Noon Opening Ceremonies: 11:30 AM
    Miles: 91 Kilometers: 146
    Estimated Finish Time: 2:55 – 3:30 PM Followed by Awards Ceremony at American Eagle Outfitters HQ on Sidney Street right before Hot Metal Street

    Highmark Healthy High Five Finish Line Festival: 2:00PM – 9:00PM
    28th and Sidney Street in Pittsburgh Southside

    Sunday, June 29 – Downtown Pittsburgh Criterium
    Start/Finish Line: Blvd of the Allies and Stanwix Street
    Official Start Time: 5 PM, Opening Ceremonies: 4:00 PM
    Miles: 50 Kilometers: 80.5 (33 laps on a 1.5 mile/2.4km circuit)
    Approximate Finish Time: 6:50 PM, Awards Ceremony to follow

    Highmark Healthy High 5 Finish Line Festival: 2:00PM – 9:00PM
    Blvd of the Allies and Stanwix Street

    More Blog Coverage:

    • Giro di Keir – this is the blog of one of the cyclists on Team Race Pro – he writes about arriving in Philly.
    • Urban Velo