River to Ridge Phillipsburg Juneteenth Road Ride

A New Name for Bucks County's Original Gravel Ride Bucks Gravel (formerly the Fools Classic) is Kermesse Sport’s (& Bucks County’s) original Mixed Surface Ride, and is one of the oldest spring classic themed/gravel rides in the US. How does it differ? * Different Name * Different Season * Different Start/Finish Venue * Most of the Same Great Roads! Despite being founded long prior to the Revolutionary War, Bucks County doesn’t have much in terms of cobblestone roads, but due to its rural nature, there are many unpaved roads of dirt and gravel. Glaciers carved out what is now the Delaware River, yielding some steep hills leading out of the river valley. While the route has varied, the concept is constant; ride a circuit of roads less traveled past picturesque farms, pre-revolutionary stone houses, and take in as many of the local unsealed roads as practical. The course is always very challenging and has quite a few technical sections. The unpaved sections are all public roads or trails. They

are suited for road bikes with road tires, though the organizers recommend that you leave the lightweight stuff at home, and highly suggest that tires 28mm or wider will make your ride more enjoyable. * The ride is fully supported: + Aid Stations: 3 on the Long Route, 2 on the Medium, 1 on the Short & 1 on the family ride + SAG Support * The course is not marked (but we will provide GPS Files and complimentary access to the RideWithGPS App on ride day) * Post Ride Food & Drink with Beer courtesy of 18th Ward Brewing * The provisional routes are (according to Ride With GPS) + The Long Course is 81 miles long with 6900' of climbing and has >23 miles of unpaved roads (29%) + The Medium Course is 57 miles long with 5000' of climbing and has 20 miles of unpaved roads (35%) + The Short Course is 34 miles long with 3000' of climbing and 12.5 miles of unpaved roads (37%) + The Family Ride is up to 21 miles long and is mostly flat on an unpaved towpath Cyclocross/Gravel bikes are welcome, but

certainly not required, as most of the ride is on paved roads. Time Trial & Triathlon bikes are not suitable for this course and are prohibited. The courses are very challenging and have several very technical sections, thus it is only suitable for experienced cyclists with a good levels of fitness and bike handling skills. Interested in Camping on the Course? Beaver Valley Campgrounds is located at Mile 20 of the Short, Medium & Long Course and serves as Aid Station 1. It’s a 10 minute drive to the start/finish, making it an ideal location to camp for the event. 80 Clay Ridge Rd. Ottsville, PA 18942 For Reservations, call (610) 847-5643 [email protected] The event has multiple Charity partners including Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Delaware Valley Volunteer Fire Company, Tinicum Conservancy, and the PA Chapter of NICA, who each will receive contributions from the event. Rules & Conditions of Entry * All entries are final; no refunds. Entries are not transferable. Please

don't ask. * The event will be held rain or shine. Normal amounts of rain will not cancel the event. * However, in the event of Extreme Weather (such as impassable roads, named storms, or Official Weather Warning), other emergency, or situation beyond the organizers’ control, the organizers reserve the right to cancel the event or reschedule it. If you cannot attend the rescheduled date, a refund will not be issued. * Should the event be cancelled for reasons of force majeure, entry fees will not be refunded. * In consideration for entering the event, all participants must sign the waiver/liability release during the registration process. In addition to the participant, parents/legal guardians must also sign the waiver for minors. * All participants must check in on-site prior to the ride * The Ride Start Windows are + Long Course: from 8:00AM – 8:30AM + Medium Course: from 8:30AM – 9:00AM + Short Course: from 9:00AM - 9:30AM + Family Ride: from 9:30 - 9:45AM * There is no dedicated

emergency medical service (be prepared to call 911) * The courses are subject to change at any time * Free Parking available at the Delaware Valley Fire Company in Erwinna, PA * While the event is suitable to standard road bikes, it is not for time trial or triathlon bikes. Use of TT/Tri bikes are prohibited. + 28mm tires or wider are highly recommended + All bicycles must have 2 working brakes * All children on the family ride must be accompanied by parent or guardian that is also registered for the event * All riders must wear a helmet that meets CPSC, ANSI and/or Snell (or similar standards). * Wearing headsets or earbuds are prohibited. * This is a ride, not a race * The courses are not marked, nor are potholes or other road defects indicated * The roads are open to vehicular traffic; all rules of the road must be obeyed. Participants are responsible for their own safety, and for knowing and complying with applicable vehicle codes * Participants should ride in a safe and courteous

manner; whenever safe to do so, please stay to the right, except when passing. * All Riders must finish by 3:30, at which time the course is closed

RACE DETAILS

The race features five timed stages that take riders over the best descents at Sals. The course highlights the fast, technical, purpose-built mountain bike trails at Salisbury Walking Purchase Park, and this year emphasizes descents. The course was put together by some of the area's top enduro racers and will be challenging but super fun. Each timed stage will be run as an individual time trial. There will be four non-timed transfers between each stage. These allow riders to regroup with friends and roll along to the next timed section.

EVENT INFO

Racers can pick up timing chips the morning of the race, from 8:00 to 10:00am.

All proceeds from the registration fee go directly to support local trail systems. The race is organized by Valley Mountain Bikers, a 501(c)3 non-profit volunteer organization that builds, maintains and promotes trails in and around Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley.

DIRECTIONS

Event parking will be held in the parking deck at the east end of St. Luke's Hospital (Google Maps: St. Luke's University Health Network) at 801 Ostrum St. in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The parking garage is located on the corner of Ostrum St. and Mohican St. Race registration will be held a short walk behind the garage at Reeb Millworks.

COURSE MAP

Coming Soon!

Thank you for registering for the annual Steel City Enduro race at Walking Purchase Park. All

the proceeds from the race go to the Valley Mountain Bikers, local IMBA chapter and 501c3.

The club maintains and is responsible for various local trail systems including Walking Purchase

Park. Thank you for supporting our efforts and our trails.

Please see the following general information for the event.

? PARKING

You can access the St Luke’s Hospital parking deck from Brighton St-follow Brighton and

go past the road closed sign-you are allowed to go around the sign to access the parking

deck. You can pull into the parking deck on the left shortly after.

You can also access parking and registration in the lower lot via Riverside Dr. If you’re

coming west on 3 rd St, turn right at the intersection of Broadhead & 3 rd /Comfort Suites

on your left and Perkins on your right. Stay right for W 2 nd St. At the STOP sign turn left

onto Riverside Dr, continue across the railroad tracks and shortly down the road turn

left over the railroad tracks and through the chain link gates. Drive around the loading

docks of the building and you will come into the lower lot.

If you’re east on 3 rd St from 378 make your first left at the Comfort Suites and Perkins

and stay right to 2 nd St. Follow directions from above for remaining.

? REGISTRATION

Registration will be held in the lower lot below the parking deck. Registration will open

at 8am. Based on your start time you won’t have to be at registration for 8am but please

try to be at registration by 9am the latest-rider meeting will be at 9:30am.

? ROADS

Cardinal St will be used to transfer/climb to stages 3, 4 and 5. There should not be

any/many cars on the road but please be aware this is a public road we can’t shut down.

Please DO NOT ride or utilize Dodson St or any other public roads. If you are found

riding on any other roads you will be disqualified. YOU MUST RIDE YOUR BIKE TO AND

FROM EACH STAGE, YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE DRIVEN TO OR FROM STAGES.

YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO HAVE ANYONE RIDE YOUR BIKE FOR YOU TO OR FROM

STAGES AND BE DRIVEN TO OR FROM STAGES.

? TRANSFERS/STARTS

There will be 4 areas where stages & transfers intersect. There will be course marshalls

at these intersections watching for racers on stages and will tell you when it’s clear to

cross. PLEASE FOLLOW THEIR GUIDANCE AND KEEP EVERYONE SAFE. These intersections

are:

*Climbing up to start your first stage you will intersect stage 5

*Transferring to stage 4 you will cross over midway of stage 4

*Transferring to stage 5 you will cross over stage 2.

AGAIN, THERE WILL BE COURSE MARSHALLS AT THESE INTERSECTIONS SO PLEASE

FOLLOW THEIR LEAD.

Please remember to return your timing chip at the end of the race.

? LODGING

Comfort Suites 120 W Third St Bethlehem, PA 18015 (610)882-9700

Candlewood Suites Bethlehem 1630 Spillman Dr Bethlehem, PA 18015 (610)849-4100

Fairfield Inn and Suites 2140 Motel Dr Bethlehem, PA 18018 (610)867-8681

Extended Stay America 3050 Schoenersville Rd Bethlehem, PA 18017 (800)804-3724

KOA Campground Allentown 6750 Koa Dr New Tripoli, PA 18066 (610)298-2160

Please call or email Cutters Bike Shop with any questions. You can reach us at 610-419-4027 or

email us at [email protected]. On behalf of all of us at Cutters and the Valley

Mountain Bikers we thank you for your support and look forward to a great day of racing!

THE premier cycling event in scenic Bucks County. Held each year on a beautiful Sunday with the gorgeous fall colors shouting out, the CBR, as our members call it, is our best event ever.

You have five great routes to choose from -- the family-friendly 20 and 30 mile routes (both use the towpath along the Delaware river, which is a fine-cinder and hardpacked dirt trail, for part of the ride), or the hillier 35, 50+ or 63+ mile ones (all on paved roads) -- plus plenty of great food. Travel through up to six historic covered bridges.

Fatter tired bikes work best on the cinder-based paths for the 20 and 30 mile routes, which visit one or two bridges. The rides conclude with a Grande Finale Picnic.

Rides start and end at Tinicum Park, along the shores of the Delaware River. Join 1000 riders from all over the northeastern United States and ride through some of the most beautiful areas in this part of the world.

Event details and schedule

The ride starts and ends at Tinicum Park on Rt. 32 (River Road) in Erwinna, Pa.

Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. Please do NOT check in before then, and please wait until the times below to start your ride. Ride services like food stops, SAG support, and safety services will begin as follows:

• 8:00 a.m. – 65-mile route

• 8:30 a.m. – 55-mile route

• 9:00 a.m. – 35-mile route

• 9:30 a.m. – 30 mile route

• 9:30 a.m. – 20-mile route

Lunch is served at the end, in lovely Tinicum Park, from 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. All services end at 3:00; please plan your return accordingly.

D&L RaceFest presented by St. Luke’s

November 15, 2026

Four signature races. One powerful day on the D&L Trail.

Join us for the fourth annual D&L RaceFest as four distinct events unite the Lehigh Valley through movement, history, and community.

Race Day Details

Downtown Allentown – 7:30 a.m.

• St. Luke’s D&L Marathon

• St. Luke’s D&L Marathon Relay

Historic Downtown Bethlehem – 7:30 a.m.

• D&L Heritage Half Marathon Run, Presented by St. Luke’s

• D&L Heritage Half Marathon Walk, Presented by St. Luke’s

All events finish in downtown Easton at the confluence of the Delaware and Lehigh Rivers, where participants and spectators gather for a post-race celebration.

The Experience

The marathon and half marathon follow the historic D&L Trail along the Lehigh River. Participants can expect a gentle net elevation drop and surfaces of fine gravel and paved trail sections.

Scenic river views, crisp autumn air, and joint-friendly terrain make this a fast and memorable point-to-point course.

Why We Run

We proudly welcome back St. Luke’s University Health Network as presenting sponsor — a regional leader in wellness and trail advocacy.

Proceeds benefit Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Inc., supporting heritage and environmental programming and continued development of the 165-mile D&L Trail from Wilkes-Barre to Bristol.

Important Dates

• September 25: Deadline for personalized race bibs (Relay teams included)

• October 13: Guaranteed shirt size deadline

• November 12, 11:59 p.m. EST: Online registration closes (or when capacity is reached)

Secure your spot on the D&L Trail this November.

Visit the race website for course maps, relay transition information, hotel details, and FAQs.