The Brandywine Valley Roubaix XI is a cycling, gran fondo, and gravel event held on Sunday, June 21, 2026. It is located at 100 Colonial Way in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Sun, Jun 14, 2026 at 7:00 AM
The 24th Annual French Creek Iron Tour
Take a scenic cycling tour through historic iron furnace country and have a blast! Pass by many properties that have been preserved forever by French &
Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust. With seven road courses ranging from 11 to 100 miles, a Petite Gravel (60 miles) and a Grande Gravel (80 miles), there’s a ride for everyone!
French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust preserves, stewards and connects people to the land in northern Chester County where iron blast furnaces and forges served as cornerstones of industry in colonial Pennsylvania – hence the name “Iron Tour”. When you ride in the Iron Tour, you have a direct impact on the preservation of the pristine countryside that surrounds you. Since its founding by Sam and Eleanor Morris in 1967, French & Pickering has protected over 13,600 acres.
All who have ridden in the previous Iron Tours have contributed to conserving these natural vistas and areas. Your participation in the 2026 Iron Tour will assure these and future preserved areas remain that way forever.
Registration Costs & Deadlines:
Early Bird, January 21 at 9am - April 30: $65 (includes optional 2026 Iron Tour t-shirt)
Regular, May 1 - June 4: $75
Late, June 5 - June 12 at 5pm: $80
Group Discounts:
We offer discounts for groups of 10 or more. Please email [email protected] to inquire.
2026 Jersey:
Ride in style and show your support for open space conservation with the official 2026 French Creek Iron Tour apparel! The 2026 jersey celebrates the country's 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and highlights the role Chester County's historic landscape had in shaping the country. Orders placed after April 12 will arrive after the French Creek Iron Tour. The last day to order is June 14. See apparel and order HERE.
Refund Policy:
Registration fees are non-refundable. If you are able, we welcome you to stop by the Kimberton Fairgrounds for the festivities and food. If you registered during Early Bird registration and selected to receive a t-shirt, you are welcome to pick up your shirt at the Fairgrounds between 7am and 10:30am on the day of the ride, even if you are unable to ride. After 10:30am, all remaining t-shirts will be sold.
To learn more about the French Creek Iron Tour, please visit https://frenchandpickering.org/fcit/
Cycling Gravel
Sun, Aug 02, 2026 at 7:00 AM
23.5 km from West ChesterCycling Mountain Biking
Sun, Aug 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM
The 50th Brandywine Tour!
Sunday, August 23rd, 2026
The Delaware Valley Bicycle Club is pleased to offer our fully supported, highly acclaimed, Brandywine Valley Tour featuring covered bridges,
picturesque villages, and amazing vistas! Enjoy any of five gorgeous routes with multiple rest stops serving varied menus including vegan/vegetarian and gluten-free options on request.
Our courses are over low-traffic paved roads through the lush, rolling Chester County hills known for its thoroughbred horse farms and beautiful landscapes. Our longer routes venture into the horse and buggy farm areas of Lancaster County. Century riders will roll to a rest stop in the aptly named town of Paradise PA. History buffs will love the historic revolutionary war connection of the nearby Brandywine Battlefield Historic Site. Others will be charmed by beautifully shaded roads winding by the area's many creeks and streams. Just a few miles before your ride's end, cyclists on the 50 and 100-mile routes will roll into one of the region’s best “cow-to-cone” ice cream farms for a refreshing, free ice cream.
Please pay particular attention to the following:
All riders are expected to have a fully functional and well-maintained bicycle.
Helmets are required.
All routes may be navigated with cue sheets (provided) and/or GPS routes.
There will be no road marks, but we will place signs at major route splits.
Class II electronic bikes (bikes with pedal assist and a throttle) are not permitted on this tour.
SAG will be provided until 5 p.m.
All routes start at Charles F. Patton Middle School, 760 Unionville Road, Kennett Square PA 19348.
Your tour fees directly benefit the community! Proceeds after tour expenses are distributed to many community organizations. Past donations have included local trails and parks, non-profit cycling organizations and community schools and sports organizations.
2025 Road Routes:
20 Miles - A guided ride led by a DVBC ride leader for experienced riders who want a shorter option with approximately 900 feet of climbing and one water/rest break midway along the route.
35 Miles - This route, which climbs about 2000 feet, includes delightful rolls through quaint towns, plus magnificent equestrian farm scenery on the way to and from the Harmony Rest Stop.
50 Miles - Lots of flat stretches but enough hills that you will take notice of about 2971 feet of climbing. This route is so pretty we hope it won't bring tears to your eyes! Two fully stocked rest stops plus lunch at the finish.
66 Miles - Awesome scenery abounds in this ride from Chester County into Lancaster County and back again. Three fully stocked rest stops plus lunch at the finish with a tad under 4000 feet of climbing.
100 Miles – With about 6,000 ft climbing. This town and country ride has it all! We set you off on a moderate and scenic route, then head for the hills and dales of western Chester County and rural Lancaster County. You'll enjoy rolling past gorgeous Octorara Creek. Admire the impossibly tall corn, search for Amish Sunday worshippers with collections of horses and buggies visiting neighborhood farms. Plus you'll find two beautifully restored covered bridges on this route. Four fully stocked rest stops - including a stop in Paradise just for Century riders and a pizza stop - plus lunch at the finish.
Registration Fees:
Dates
Price for Member
*Price for Non-Members
Early Registration
Now – 5/31/26
$50
$60
Regular Registration
6/1/26 – 8/19/26
$55
$65
Late Registration
8/23/26
$60
$75
Cycling Trail
Sun, Sep 20, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Staged out of Marsh Creek State Park, this race is located just west of Philadelphia, PA and minutes from the Turnpike. The time trial swim takes place in 500 acre Marsh Creek Lake and features a
single loop, rectangular shaped swim course. The bike course is a beautiful, well paved, single loop 20k course that takes athletes through a mix of technical sections and long straightaways alongside trout streams and forests. The 5k run course is entirely within the park and has beautiful lake views and a good uphill at mile 1. There is a ton to see and do outside of the race with kayak rentals, great restaurants and rural, back country roads. Click HERE to learn more and plan your trip.
Still not sure about registering? Watch this race video HERE, then register below.
For further race details go to https://kineticmultisports.com/races/marshcreeksprint
Run Sprint Swim Triathlon