Meet the crew

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Grand Cru Director

Liz Begosh

Cyclocross & Road National Champion. Now a rural road enthusiast.

She had her first Pennsylvania race in 1990. Then raced in Europe for abit. She has come back home to enjoy the gravel backroads of Pennsylvania.

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Joe T.

Trail Boss

Builder of trails and finder of the best gravel roads in PA.

If you’ve ridden anything near State College you’ve probably ridden on a trail he’s helped develop. He has a motocross background and has ridden his bike all over America and a few other places. He is also the team director and coach of Lycoming County Composite Mountain Bike Team.

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Rick, Mark & George

Local Yokels

We couldn’t do this without their local ground support. If we need something they know somebody. While we are all Pennsylvanians, they are the hyper-local Eagles Mere connection.

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The Grand Crew!

The Volunteers

(This could be you!)

This could be you—or someone you know. Local or not. From parking crew to aid stations (and yes, maybe a wizard or two), we need you. No cycling experience required—just a big heart and a love for helping something awesome come together.