Twilight Bike Series in West Chester
August 8, 2016
On Saturday, 8/20, hundreds of cyclists from near and far will race down the streets of West Chester for the Iron Hill Twilight Bike Series. Amateur races begin at 8a and exciting activities to entertain whole family will be held throughout the day. The day culminates with the final race at 8:00p, where nationally ranked professionals take on the 0.6-mile course in downtown West Chester.
To celebrate the races, local businesses band together to throw the Market Street Block Party, which kicks off at 4p. Make sure to stop by for great food, live music, and family fun. At 4:30p, even the most elementary of bikers can participate in the Trike Challenge, where awards are given out for fastest times, best costumed rider, and most tricked-out trike.
Other happenings include the kids race, the men and women’s’ amateur races, a Kids Zone with an obstacle course, slide, and more, and a Community Festival where event sponsors provide activities and giveaways.
Getting to the fun in downtown West Chester is easy with SEPTA. Take the Market-Frankford Line to 69th Street Transportation Center. From there, hop on the Route 104 bus for an express ride to the West Chester Transportation Center. The bus terminal is located on Market Street, right in the heart of all the race day festivities.
SEPTA can also get you there via Regional Rail and Uber. From Center City, take the Paoli/Thorndale line from 30th Street Station, Jefferson Station, or Suburban Station. Get off at Exton Station and receive 40% off (up to $10) your Uber ride to downtown West Chester. Same discount applies to your ride back to the station too!
