York offers its visitors history but with a modern and artsy flair. American history buffs will tell you that the Articles of Confederation were drafted in York in 1777, and York has remained grounded on the rich historic heritage while evolving its commerce, lifestyle and hospitality to be at the cutting edge. Enjoy big-city amenities and small-town charm during your visit to York.

Scattered beautifully among the rolling hills as far as the eye can see are the land and houses developed in a way that resembled the homeland of the German immigrants in the 1700s. Hidden gems await throughout the north, south, east and west countryside of York County, with exquisite restaurants, breweries, wineries, coffee roasters, charming towns and unique shops that will delight you and make your stay memorable.

The “Maker’s Spirit” is at the core of York, with a long history of various production plants being located in York, from Utz to Harley Davidson to hydropower water turbines to one of only four Starbucks roasting facilities in the world. York has a heritage of doing work with your hands, which also carries to artists and artisans.

Home to hills, valleys and rivers, York County is the ideal place for your cycling getaway. The nature of York will impress you and challenge you. Sightsee York County by bike and Downtown York on foot and make memories in beautiful York, Pennsylvania.

Join us for 68 miles of racing over challenging, hilly terrain with complete police-moderated intersections. And a medium course of 42 miles at a more casual pace. Fully stocked aid stations and mechanical and SAG van support. A finisher medal & post race meal for everyone!

GFNY Pennsylvania race week activities like packet pickup, the race start & finish and post-race festivities take place at the Old Main building of York Expo Center. With ample parking on site, race day planning for you and your supporters is very easy.

From the start at the York Expo, you will head southwest for 8 miles along well-paved roads into the York countryside before taking on a 27-mile loop. Ride past farm fields and wooded hillsides. The rolling hills vary from 200ft to 1000ft in altitude, serving you one challenge after another, with only the descents to provide some rest, and no flat riding in sight. The scenic nature will leave you in awe but the hills will put a sting in your legs. This southern York County is known for some of the best cycling in the region.

Relish in the climbing, descending and fun of cycling along impressive nature of the historic Seven Valleys basin, along the base of Huntrick Hill, Saubel Hill, past rocky ridges and through majestic forests, lush meadows, creeks and valleys. York County is the foothills spanning from New York to Alabama, the hills turn into mountains to the west and coastal flat to the east.

Long route riders repeat the loop a 2nd time before heading back to the finish line at York Expo Center. Post-race festivities await you at the Old Main Building.

LONG COURSE IS A COMPETITION: Only the finishers of the long course are eligible for category rankings and Overall and Podium awards. If you want to race and be ranked in your category, you must complete the long course. Top 10% of finishers in each age group earn a spot in the Qualifier Corral at every GFNY World event.

MEDIUM COURSE IS NOT A COMPETITION: The riders of the medium course will be provided their start-to-finish time, but will not be ranked by finish time. All finish times will be listed in alphabetical order.