The 2008 American Eagle Outfitters Tour of Pennsylvania is the very first Tour de France-style “espoir” race in the United States (“Espoir,” French for “hope,” denotes the race is for up-and-coming riders under the age of 25).
It is a six-day stage race televised around the world and covering more than 450 miles of Pennsylvania’s rolling hills and city streets.
Stage 2 had its start in Downingtown on Wednesday, June 25, 2008. It covered 91 miles, ending in Carlisle, PA.
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