Tour of Pennsylvania set to challenge espoirs

120 of the world's most talented under-25 riders will gather next week for the inaugural American Eagle Outfitters Tour of Pennsylvania, and will face a challenging six day event. The course will traverse 420 miles of the state's roads, beginning in Philadelphia, the heart of Pennsylvania cycling and home of the famous Manayunk wall, and finishing in Pittsburgh to help celebrate that city's 250th anniversary.

The race will begin with an individual time trial prologue and evening criterium in Philadelphia before embarking on the trans-state journey.