Mertztown, Pennsylvania · Saturday, April 10, 2027
The Fifth Street Rock Monster - MASS XC #1 is a cycling and mountain biking event held on Saturday, April 10, 2027. It is located at 228 Five Points Rd in Mertztown, Pennsylvania.
Ride bikes, help local kids with cancer …
Registration for the 9th Annual Great Big Group Ride (GBGR), presented by Frank Armetta State Farm, is now open! Join us for a wonderful (but challenging) group ride that benefits local kids with cancer!
GBGR is a fun but challenging way for you to support the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley (PCFLV). This event features a Metric Century and a Metric Half Century. Every participant who registers by July 1st is guaranteed an event t-shirt! If you do not register by July 1st, you are not guaranteed a shirt, but we may have some available at the event.
And, new this year, all participants will receive a GBGR medal at the post-ride check-in table!!
Funds raised at Great Big Group Ride help PCFLV to support local pediatric cancer warriors and their families through financial, social and emotional support and programming.
Both the metric century and metric half century rides contain in-ride challenges, contests and prizes.
Be sure to arrive before your event's start time to enjoy free coffee and bagels and purchase raffle tickets. And stick around after you complete your ride to enjoy a gourmet cook-out generously donated by our friends at Whitehall Diner and Fitness Central.
For those looking to volunteer at this event, click here to see the available opportunities!
This event is brought to you by Frank Armetta State Farm Insurance. Call him today and get an insurance experience better than what you are used to. Frank's number is (610) 351-2333.
Funding for this event is supported by the following sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor - Frank Armetta - State Farm
Platinum Level Sponsors
Heavy Highway Local #158
Heavy Highway Local #1508
Gold Level Sponsors
Fitness Central
E.F. Laudenslager
Taveras Trucking
Jack Lehr Electric
Laborer's International Union Local #373
Silver Level Sponsors
Geib's Electric
Bronze Level Sponsors Gotham Cyclists
WHAT PCFLV DOES FOR FAMILIES
"The Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley is dedicated to supporting quality-of-life for children diagnosed with cancer in the Greater Lehigh Valley and their families, as well as long-term survivorship and bereavement programs. All of our programming and events are offered at no cost to these families. We believe that a pediatric cancer diagnosis affects the WHOLE family, and our mission reflects that belief. We also believe that a family's experience with childhood cancer does not end when treatment ends. Because of that, PCFLV follows a continuum of care model, hoping to be a friend to families from the date their child is diagnosed forever forward.
If you or someone you know has a child diagnosed with cancer, is a survivor of pediatric cancer, or has lost a child to cancer, we encourage you to reach out to us and allow us to be part of your journey through the programming, events, and support we offer!"
The RIDES
ALL RIDERS MUST PARK AT INDEPENDENCE PARK AND FOLLOW THE SIGNS TO THE BACK OF FITNESS CENTRAL FOR THE START OF THE RIDE.
All riders must wear a helmet, bring their own water, carry a spare tube and have a fun, positive attitude. This is not a race, it is a charity ride. There will be mechanical support at the Weisenberg Paark rest stop courtesy of Bob Brien's Revolutions Mobile Bicycle Repair. A pick up service can be dispatched for on-course problems. All turns will be well marked with Route Arrows. A GPS file will also be available for download soon. There will be some in-ride challenges and contests so be prepared to have a little fun.
GBGR Metric Century (62 miles)
Rolls out at 8:00 a.m. There will be 2 rest stops with water and fuel at mile 24 and 48 and an early-out option. Expect hill climbs with approximately 4600' elevation gain, screaming descents, rolling hills, covered bridges, beautiful farmland and maybe a covered bridge or 2. Be prepared for some KOM and other hill climb challenges. Link to course route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51091489
GBGR Metric Half (31 miles)
Rolls out at 10:00 a.m. There will be a rest stop with water at mile 14. Expect about 2000' elevation gain with rolling hills, covered bridges, great scenery, happy people in spandex and someone taking your picture. Link to course: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55234746
Prizes
At registration we will be selling raffle tickets for some great prizes supplied by sponsors and some bike industry companies
There will be in-ride challenges and contests to win some prizes as well
Call Tracy Stauffer at 484-438-6656 for more information.
The full competition schedule can be found here.
Please review the event eligibility guide here to ensure participation qualifications are met. Riders must have both an active USA Cycling Membership and the appropriate Race License add-on to compete.
For event updates and additional resources, refer to the USA Cycling Junior Track National Championships event page, as it will continue to be updated leading into the event.
Infield Pit Passes
Every rider's race number will grant access to the infield.
Infield pit passes for coaches and team staff are available for purchase on BikeReg at $40 for the entire event. Upon arrival at the venue, you will receive a wristband granting access to the infield. Please be aware that infield pass registrants will undergo screening against the SafeSport Disciplinary Database, and we strongly advise ensuring your SafeSport and MAAPP certifications are up to date.
Team Tent Space
To reserve space on the infield, please contact [email protected] with your group name and the number of riders you expect to have on-site.
Infield spots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. While we will do our best to accommodate specific requests, space is limited and cannot be guaranteed.
We are also working with local community members to borrow pop-up tents for traveling teams. For larger teams, we will have an overflow area outside of the facility where riders can warm up, rest, and gather between events, separate from your infield space. If your group may need overflow space, please indicate that in your email.
Location Information
Learn more about our host here. You will be able to find lodging options and information on local activities.
Save The Date: Post-Nationals Pizza Party hosted by the VPCC
Details to come!
Questions can be directed to [email protected].
Any USA Cycling member could be tested at any event organized or sanctioned by USA Cycling and must adhere to all USADA, UCI and/or their designees anti-doping control procedures in effect at the event. Watch this short video to ensure you are adhering to anti-doping rules.
USA Cycling has a No Refund Policy for National Championships. We suggest adding the Participant Registration Insurance when completing your registration in BikeReg.
Fifth Street Cross Summer Camp
Two Days. One Venue. All In.
Join us at Kempton Community Center for the second edition of Fifth Street Cross Summer Camp. A full weekend of riding, running, camping, food, music, and community.
No hotels. No driving between venues. Everything happens in one place. Race. Eat. Camp. Hang out. Repeat.
Friday Night – $50
Cyclocross + 5K + Meal + Camping
Kick off the weekend with a pop-up cross race and a 5K on grass and dirt. Competitive if you want it to be. Welcoming if you don’t.
Cyclocross race
5K trail run
Post-race meal
Onsite camping included
Arrive. Race. Stay the night.
Saturday – $120
Gravel Rides + Sundown Rundown + Live Music + Food + Camping
Choose your gravel adventure with multiple distance options. In the evening, take on the Sundown Rundown our signature last-runner-standing challenge that rewards strategy as much as grit.
Gravel route options (multiple levels)
Sundown Rundown race
Live music
Meal included
Camping included
Spend the entire day outside. No rushing. No logistics stress.
Full Weekend – $150
Friday + Saturday. Two nights of camping. All racing. All rides. All meals.
This is the best value and the full Summer Camp experience.
What Makes This Different
Family-friendly atmosphere
All abilities welcome
One central venue
No hotel required
Real community, not just a start line
Set up camp. Move your body. Stay awhile.
Register for Summer Camp
Event Notes
Open to All Categories
Pre-registration will be available on BikeReg and closes at 8:00PM the night before.
Entry fee is $25 for adult categories and $15 for juniors.
Rider check-in is open day of racing from 10:30-11:30AM.
Warm-up concludes at 11:50AM and racing begins at 12:00PM
Timing chips will be handed out and must be returned at the end of the event otherwise you will incur a $100 fee for the chip replacement.
In the event of inclement weather, racing may be delayed or canceled. Notifications will be made on our social channels.
Junior U18s racing in adult categories - use code JUNIOR10 to reduce your race registration fee from $25 to $15. Misuse of this code will result in termination of your registration, with no refund.
Event Notes
Men Category 1-4
Women Category 1-3
Junior Men and Women
Pre-registration will be available on BikeReg and closes at Noon on race day.
Entry fee is $25 for adult categories and $15 for juniors.
Day-of registration is open from 5:30PM - 6:30PM for an additional $5.
Warm-up concludes at 6:50PM and racing begins no later than 7PM.
In the event of inclement weather, racing may be delayed or canceled. Notifications will be made on our social channels.
Junior U18s racing in adult categories - use code JUNIOR10 to reduce your race registration fee from $25 to $15. Miss use of this code will result in termination of your registration, with no refund.