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MALVERN, Pa., March 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Breakaway USA, a national provider of recreational cycling events and advocate for healthy living, announces the launch of its 2007 cycling series. Included in this year's schedule is a two- day Tour of Delaware ride.
The two-day event will begin Saturday, May 19th at 8:00 a.m. at the Chase Centre in Wilmington. Riders will travel 62 miles, a "metric century" (100 kilometers), through historic sections of Wilmington and past scenic pastures, a marshland, state parks and the Delaware Bay en route to
Dover. The first of two chip-timed segments will take place with the one-mile hill climb over the C&D Canal Bridge in Delaware City. The uphill trek is rewarded with a breathtaking view from the bridge.
Upon arriving in Dover at Dover Downs, riders can take part in the After Party, a gathering for riders, family and friends, that features live music, food, and the Health Village. Vendors of products and services focused on health and wellness make up the Health Village and attendees are able to gather relevant information, watch product demonstrations and sample foods.
On Sunday morning, phase two of the event kicks off with the second chip- timed segment - a one-mile time trial on the Dover Motor Speedway oval, before a 50-mile course that winds through Dover and the surrounding region. The event concludes at noon on Sunday back at the Motor Speedway's Victory Lane for the awards and recognition event.
Breakaway USA events provide an opportunity for riders of all fitness levels to join in the fun and ride to improve their health. Whether participating in a short-distance fun ride or lengthier courses, riders experience a premium-quality ride with ample aid and water stations and plenty of course supervision.
Breakaway USA utilizes a simple "register and ride" model for its events. Riders are not required to solicit pledges or donations; riders can register online at http://www.active.com/ and pick up their ride packets just before the event. Riders are recognized with a variety of awards based on chip-timed segment by age-group and raffle drawings.
Breakaway USA helps riders get in shape and train for their events through the Living Well section of its website. Riders can log on to http://www.gobreakaway.com/ for exclusive training plans developed for the beginner, the intermediate and the elite cyclist. The site also includes monthly fitness, nutrition and wellness updates and seasonal modifications to outdoor exercise.
In addition to the two-day Tour of Delaware May 19-20, Breakaway USA will be staging events in San Clemente, CA on April 28th; Philadelphia on July 28th; Charlotte on September 30th; and Atlanta on October 20th.
Information on the 2007 Breakaway USA cycling series, including online registration, can be found at http://www.gobreakaway.com/.
About Breakaway USA: Breakaway USA is a national provider of recreational cycling events and advocate for healthy living. Founded on a mission to deliver high-quality cycling events that attract and engage all fitness levels, Breakaway USA leverages the growth of recreational cycling as an innovative health and wellness strategy. Breakaway USA has grown to become a valued partner with individuals, employers, communities and health care professionals in the movement to healthier lifestyles.
Breakaway USA is privately held and is headquartered in suburban Philadelphia. For more information, please visit http://www.gobreakaway.com/.
Source: Breakaway USA
