Priority Health Grand Cycling Classic

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Priority Health Grand Cycling Classic a First for Celebration on the Grand

WHAT: Priority Health will host the first-ever Grand Cycling Classic in conjunction with Celebration on the Grand on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007. This major pro-am event is sure to attract hundreds of spectators and some of the nation's most elite athletes to the historic brick streets of downtown Grand Rapids. For additional event details, please go to www.priorityhealthclassic.com.
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007; Races begin at noon.
WHERE: Priority Health Media Tent
Corner of Fulton Street and Ionia Avenue
Grand Rapids, MI

Race Schedule:
  • Sr. Men's (Category 4 & 5) - 12 p.m.
  • Sr. Men's (Category 3) - 12:40 p.m.
  • Sr. Women's (Category 1-4) - 1:30 p.m.
  • Masters 40+ (Category 1-4) - 2:15 p.m.
  • Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Kids Race - 3:05 p.m.
  • Pro Men (Category 1-2) - 3:30 p.m.
WHO: The Priority Health Grand Cycling Classic will feature several professional teams including:
  • The Priority Health Cycling Team presented by Bissell
  • Jittery Joes Professional Cycling Team
  • Health Net Pro Cycling Team presented by Maxxi
  • Rite Aid Pro Cycling Team
  • Navigators Insurance Professional Cycling Team
  • The Rock Racing Professional Cycling Team
About Priority Health
Priority Health is a nationally recognized health plan company based in Michigan. It serves more than 585,000 members with a broad portfolio of products including commercial and government health plans. Priority Health is a non-profit company governed by a volunteer board of directors. Dedicated to providing all people access to affordable health care, Priority Health ranks number two in Michigan and thirteenth in the nation by U.S. News and World Report magazine and the National Committee for Quality Assurance. For more information, see www.priorityhealth.com.

About Celebration on the Grand
Celebration on the Grand is a community celebration that includes live music and entertainment, concessions and an incredible fireworks display. Now in its 28th year, Celebration on the Grand is wholly funded by corporate sponsorships and philanthropic gifts. All of the planning and organization of the event is managed by hundreds of volunteers. Celebration on the Grand is always the Thursday, Friday and Saturday after Labor Day (Sept. 6, 7 and 8, 2007). For more information, or to check out the schedule for 2007, visit www.celebrationonthegrand.org.

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