Priority Health Grand Cycling Classic

Contact:
Amy Miller, Priority Health
amy.miller@priorityhealth.com
616-464-8571

(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - June 21, 2007) Priority Health will sponsor the first-ever Grand Cycling Classic in conjunction with Celebration on the Grand on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007. The pro-am cycling race, with a purse totaling $20,000, will feature some of the nation's most elite athletes competing on a 1.2 kilometer circuit around downtown Grand Rapids.

"We expect this to be a great event combining the intensity of Tour de France with the excitement of NASCAR," said Kimberly K. Horn, president and CEO of Priority Health. "This sponsorship is a perfect fit with our commitment to improving health because cyclists serve as fantastic role models for healthy lifestyles and wellness in our community."

The Priority Health Classic begins at noon and will feature five races attracting some of the best professional and amateur cyclists from across the nation. Spectators will be able to view the course as cyclists loop around Ionia, Louis, Ottawa and Oakes streets at speeds reaching almost 40 miles per hour. Riders from the Priority Health Cycling Team, Michigan's only professional team, will be among the athletes to compete.

There will also be free children's races for those ages 9 and under, giving youngsters the opportunity to ride their bikes and tricycles on the historic brick streets of downtown.

"This family-friendly event will be a great addition to Celebration on the Grand," said Joe Pettalia, chair of Celebration on the Grand. "Spectators will be able to come downtown for an afternoon of races and then stay in the area for an evening of music and other fun activities."

Volunteers and cyclists are encouraged to sign up for the Priority Health Grand Cycling Classic by visiting www.priorityhealthclassic.com.

About Priority Health
Priority Health is a nationally recognized health plan company based in Michigan. It serves more than 550,000 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 28^th 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.