The Classic
Is Back.

32 teams confirmed, including seven UCI WorldTour teams, for the Aug. 30 competition PHILADELPHIA (May 13, 2026) – The world’s top cyclists are setting their sights on Philadelphia once again as the Philadelphia Cycling Classic presented by AmeriGas® prepares for its return on Aug. 30, 2026. After a 10-year hiatus, the Classic is bringing elite international cyclists back to the streets of Philadelphia to compete in one of the sport’s most iconic single-day events. Thirty-tw

Know Before You Go: Philadelphia Cycling Classic Pep Rally at Parks on Tap on May 28

Hundreds of volunteer opportunities available for individuals and groups to support race operations, fan experiences, and event-day activities on August 29 and 30. PHILADELPHIA (April 24, 2026) – The 2026 Philadelphia Cycling Classic, presented by AmeriGas®, is set to once again bring world-class cycling back to the streets of Philadelphia, and community members are invited to volunteer for its highly anticipated return on August 30, 2026. Whether individuals are longtime cy

This week, we were thrilled to welcome sponsors, partners, and community leaders for a breakfast reception celebrating the return of the Philadelphia Cycling Classic presented by AmeriGas—a major milestone as we go full gas toward race day on August 30. The room was buzzing. It was incredible to come together in person, share updates on race planning, and feel the momentum building behind this world‑class sporting event in real time. The energy was undeniable—and it confirmed

On June 23, 1985, when five-time Olympic Speedskating Champion Eric Heiden burst across the finish line as victor of the inaugural Philadelphia Cycling Championship, crowds on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway exploded into wild cheers mixed with astonishment and delight: it was clear to all that a true classic sporting event had been born. Heiden’s win, by a man of his world-renowned stature, immediately cemented the race as an important and prestigious event in the minds of the

Community cyclists are invited to ride iconic 14-mile course to raise funds for cancer research Want to test your mettle like a cycling pro while supporting a good cause? The 2026 Philadelphia Cycling Classic presented by AmeriGas® is teaming up with the American Association for Cancer Research® (AACR) to offer cycling fans the chance to tackle the race’s iconic route while also raising money for cancer research. Organizers announced today that race day, Aug. 30, 2026, will

Presented by AmeriGas, Epic Race Returns in 2026 as Start of New Era for City’s International Pro Cycling Event The Philadelphia Cycling Classic, now presented by AmeriGas®, is making a powerful comeback. Once a crown jewel of the American and international pro cycling calendar and last run in the city in 2016, the race returns on August 30, 2026 with renewed energy, civic pride, new leadership, and an inspired vision to unite sport, culture, and community. At a City Hall p