5th Univest Grand Prix to be held on September 21.Business Editors/Sports Writers SOUDERTON, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 20, 2002 The Univest Grand Prix Grand Prix n. pl. Grand Prix Any of several competitive international road races for sports cars of specific engine size over an exacting, usually risky course. , a televised 100-mile bicycle road race, and one of six internationally ranked races in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , will be held on Saturday, September 21, with the start and finish in Souderton, Pennsylvania Souderton is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 6,730 at the 2000 census. Annually each September, Souderton hosts the end of the Univest Grand Prix, formally one of the premier amateur bicycle races, now gone professional. . Top cycling teams from North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , France, Holland and Belgium will compete. The race course winds through the 14 picturesque boroughs and townships of Salford, Upper and Lower Salford, New Hanover New Hanover or Lavongai (lävông`ī), volcanic island, c.460 sq mi (1,190 sq km), in the Bismarck Archipelago, part of Papua New Guinea. New Hanover is mountainous and densely forested. , Upper and Lower Frederick, Upper Hanover, East Greenville, Pennsburg, Milford, Marlborough and Franconia, culminating with 13 crowd-pleasing laps around Souderton and Telford. A national class women's race will be held on the same day, entirely within the town limits of Souderton. Opening ceremonies begin at 10:30. Men's start is at 10:50 and the women start at 11:05. The women's finish is forecast for 12:30 with the men re-entering Souderton for their final laps at about 1:00. A recreational ride open to the public will be held on the race course of the Grand Prix. The Cyclosportif offers 30, 40, 50 and 60 mile rides to choose from. Proceeds benefit Indian Creek Foundation. The Univest Grand Prix is free to the public. Family activities surrounding the event include a barbecue food fair, music, and children's activities. Antique car displays and the Helping Hands Fair for non-profit organizations will be among the displays at the event. Univest Corporation and its subsidiaries, Union National Bank and Trust Company, Pennview Savings Bank savings bank, financial institution that, until recently, performed only the following functions: receiving savings deposits of individuals, investing them, and providing a modest return to its depositors in the form of interest. , Univest Investments, Inc. and Univest Insurance, Inc. provide community support, leadership, and strong performance in the financial services industry to over 20 Bucks and Montgomery County communities. The Univest Grand Prix is presented by: Leidy's Premium Pork Products, Rosenberger's Dairies, Bergey's Dealerships, Clemens Family Markets and WFMZ-69. The event producer is Sparta Cycling based in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. . |
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