International Tour-de-Toona
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The International Tour-de-Toona Stage Bicycle Race is one of Central PA's biggest summer events. This annual event is always held the third week in July.
Thirteen years ago Lance Armstrong was in Altoona, PA, racing his bike along side many of the best bike riders across the world. Last year Lance went on to win his seventh straight Tour de France victory. A world record almost impossible to break.
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The International Tour-de-Toona is the nation's top-ranked stage race for men and women. It continues to be the nation's premier stage race. It offers seven days, in July, of rugged bike competition.
The area offers the best bike racing courses and equal competition for men and women participants from across the nation and around the world. Owned by the participating communities in central Pennsylvania, the event draws tens of thousands of racers, support personnel and spectators and is one of the region's consistently largest tourism magnets
The International Tour-de-Toona offers top-notch bicycle racing through some of the nation's most beautiful rural countryside. Even though the scenery is beautiful and serene, it is still a grueling course of mountain roads at high speeds and tough curves that aren't easy to maneuver. These athletes have to be in top notch condition to endure these events.
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2006, marks the 20th Anniversary for this International Tour-de-Toona. It's hard to believe 20 years ago this stage bicycle race started out as a one-day race. Today it has grown to America's Premier Stage Race. It has quickly grown into one of the biggest and most important Pennsylvania Festival Annual Event .Communities throughout Central Pennsylvania organize volunteers for every stage of this cycling event. There are no paid employees. Volunteers are rewarded with prizes, dinners, and a big pat on the back.
The cyclists are invited to stay with host families in the area and many of the local businesses treat them to snacks and nights out on the town.
Cash prizes are rewarded in the different stages of racing and placement events. The cash total is over $110,000.
Rain or shine these races take place day after day. Until you witness these athletes compete in this annual bike race you will never comprehend the training and conditioning they devote their lives to.
Last years race winners were; The 30 one-mile laps for both men and women stage winners, Greg Henderson and Tina Pic. The overall winners were Scott Moninger and Genevieve Jeansen. In the Woman's race Genevieve Jeansen won by one second. Talk about an exciting race!
The race always starts in Altoona, PA and ends in Altoona. But each stage of the race is in different counties and communities. So if you can't find hotel or motel reservations in the Altoona area you can always find accommodations in another city, like Johnstown or State College.
Come visit Central Pennsylvania during Tour-de-Toona week, you'll be amazed at the excitement and suspense of who will be the top winners this year. While you're here you can explore our beautiful historic Pennsylvania attractions. Start by traveling through the scenic Allegheny Mountains . You'll discover historic attractions like the Lincoln Highway , while you visit the many National Pennsylvania Memorials .
Enjoy a day at a Pennsylvania Amusement Park , eat supper on Spaghetti Wednesday at DelGrosso Amusement Park or join in the Wing-Off contest on Thursday at Lakemont Park .
Better yet, bring your camper along and spend your week camping at one of the many PA State Parks .
You'll be amazed after spending a week in Central PA what little money is needed to enjoy a quality family vacation without the worry of maxing out your credit cards.
