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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.

Event Notes

• Open to All Categories

• Pre-registration will be available on BikeReg and closes at Noon the day before. No Day Of registration.

• 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.

The 22nd annual Steelman Racing Triathlon will be held on August 2nd, 2026, at Lake Nockamixon State Park in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. Why should you race the Steelman Racing Triathlon? It's because this race has it all! It is perfect for the veteran triathlete looking for a challenging event to hone their skills, or for new triathletes exploring the sport for the first time. The swim, bike, and run conditions for this race could not be better and this course is waiting to test your endurance. In early August, the water temperature in Lake Nockamixon will be in the high 70s. The bike portion of the race is held on the rolling hills of Route 563 on the COMPLETELY CLOSED bike course! Racers have complete rule over the freshly paved roads allowing them to focus solely on performing at their highest level. The only vehicles on the course will be the race support vehicles assisting athletes with mechanical needs. To end your epic day of racing, the shaded tree-lined run course hugs the majestic

lake providing athletes with great views and multiple aid stations. The new improved ending to the run course provides one of the best finishes athletes will ever experience and allows family and friends the opportunity to cheer all Steelman Finishers on as they complete their perfect day of racing. This is a perfect mid-summer race and Steelman Racing can’t wait to see you there!