A Weekend of Community Celebration at 8th Annual Univest Grand Prix; International Cycling Festival Celebrates Champions of Tomorrow on September 17 and 18.

SOUDERTON, Pa. -- The 8th annual Univest Grand Prix will showcase America's next generation of cycling champions on September 17-18, 2005. One of nine UCI (International Cycling Union) or internationally ranked events in the United States, the Univest Grand Prix will begin on Saturday in Souderton with a 100-mile road race. Doylestown's town center will be the site for Sunday's 50-mile circuit event for the second year. Teams from traditional cycling countries such as Italy, Holland, and France will experience the stiff competition brought on by top cyclists from the U.S., Canada, Central and South America and the Caribbean.

"The tradition of the Univest Grand Prix is to join together and celebrate the pride and unity of our surrounding communities," said William S. Aichele, chairman of Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania. "The excitement and energy the Grand Prix brings to our region serves as a cycling forum for both cyclists and residents to enjoy."

Univest Corporation is once again joining efforts with John Eustice, president of Sparta Cycling, Inc. to highlight Southeastern Pennsylvania as the heartland of American cycling. The Men's race on Saturday will traverse 14 municipalities in Montgomery and Bucks counties before culminating with 13 laps around Souderton and Telford. Over 150 riders from 30 teams will compete in this year's event. Opening ceremonies begin at the Start/Finish Line on Main Street, Souderton at 10:30 a.m., following an elite level women's race held within the Souderton town limits from 9-10 a.m.

The Elite Men will race again on Sunday at 11 a.m. within the town of Doylestown, bringing 50 miles of speed to the Bucks County seat. Sunday's circuit-style race is a fast paced event with average speeds of 30 mph. The race is being held in conjunction with the Doylestown Arts Festival.

"We are pleased to partner with the Doylestown Business and Community Alliance to bring together two wonderful events for the community," said Eustice. "It is definitely an exciting weekend with something for everyone to enjoy."

In addition to Elite Men's and Women's races, Saturday's International Cycling Festival hosts events for cycling enthusiasts of all ages and abilities from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. A children's race will be held on Main Street at 12:30 in partnership with the Indian Valley Family YMCA and the Indian Valley Boy's and Girl's Club. Adults can participate by riding in the Cyclosportif 100K, a recreational 40 or 62 mile ride covering the same course raced by the Elite Men. The Cyclosportif starts at 8 a.m. at the Start/Finish line and will be led by 2001 Tour de France stage winner Jonathan Vaughters. All proceeds from the recreational ride benefit Indian Creek Foundation. For more information or to register for the Cyclosportif, please visit www.univestgrandprix.com.

About Univest Grand Prix:

The Univest Grand Prix is presented by: Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania, Leidy's Premium Pork Products, Bergey's Dealerships, Clemens Family Markets, Comcast Sportsnet, WFMZ-69, and The Intelligencer.

About Univest Corporation:

Univest Corporation and its subsidiaries Univest National Bank and Trust Co., Univest Investments, Inc. and Univest Insurance, Inc., provide community support, leadership, and strong performance in the financial services industry. It serves individuals, businesses and nonprofits in Bucks, Chester and Montgomery counties through a network of 34 financial service centers and 38 ATMs. For more information, please visit www.univest.net.

About Sparta Cycling:

Sparta Cycling, Inc. is a cycling event and television sports producer, and also offers training programs for top level cycling athletes. Founded in 1997, the Manhattan-based company produces the Univest Grand Prix and the Tour of Connecticut. For more information, please visit www.spartacycling.com.