Our Story
The Bucks County Classic was founded in 2004 by two time American National Champion John Eustice as the second day of what was then the Univest Grand Prix. The original race was a men's pro/am race. In 2012 the race rebranded as the Thompson Bucks County Classic and in 2014 the race expanded to include a pro women's race thanks to Doylestown Health and in 2015 an amateur men's race was added. Current Director Laura Reppert took over the race in 2019 and added an amateur women's race. In 2021 the race became known as the Bucks County Classic and in 2022 a master's race was added. The race enters its 23rd year in 2027.
THE CREW
Our crew is lead by race director Laura Reppert, who has a decade of experience organizing outdoor community events. Other crew members include former and current racers, Doylestown community members, Laura's dad, USA Cycling officials, announcers Bill Elliston and Dan Mowdy, MainSport Timing, Event Fence, Philadelphia Service Course, and of course our wonderful volunteers.
The RACE
The Bucks County Classic is what is called a criterium race. A criterium is a race on a closed circuit course that riders complete laps on. Each lap has 8 turns and 90 feet of climbing. The Bucks County Classic has categories for both amateur and professional racers for USA Cycling licensed racers. Amateur race lengths are based on time and professional race on distance. It is one of the hardest criteriums in the country with the longest distances for the pros with the women completing 50km and the men 100km.
Doylestown
The Borough of Doylestown is located in the heart of beautiful Bucks County Pennsylvania and serves as its County Seat. Recognized by USA Today as having America's "best small-town cultural scene", the Borough offers a rich history, passionate community, and an eclectic mix of businesses, restaurants, and services. Doylestown is a certified bike friendly community with bike shops, clubs and a team, a pump track, bike racks throughout town and 25 miles of trails, shared roadways and side-paths that connect to the Pennsylvania system of trails.
USA Cycling
The Bucks County Classic is sanctioned by USA Cycling, the national governing body of American cycling. USA Cycling oversees the disciplines of road, track, mountain bike, cyclocross, and BMX. With a mission to develop the sport of cycling in the United States at all levels and to achieve sustained international racing success, USA Cycling supports cyclists from enthusiasts just beginning in the sport to seasoned professionals. USA Cycling is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation which funds it operations from a combination of member generated revenue, sponsorship, US Olympic Committee funding, and donations from the USA Cycling Foundation. USA Cycling’s roughly 60,000 membership is comprised of racers and cyclists of all ages and abilities, coaches, officials, mechanics, and race directors. To learn more visit www.usacycling.org