by John D. Eustice Olympic champions, Pan American Games champions, National champions and top racers from across the globe will grace the start line of the Women’s Philadelphia Cycling Classic this Aug. 30. The field will be competing for a $75,000 prize list – equal to that of the men it should be noted – over the length of the 62-mile race held on the famed Philadelphia racecourse, unchanged since its debut in 1985. The infamous Manayunk Wall, .05 miles at 17%, will be aff

Olympic champions, national champions, WorldTour stars and rising talents bring different paths to victory to Philadelphia’s iconic course PHILADELPHIA (Aug. 25, 2026) — The Philadelphia Cycling Classic presented by AmeriGas® returns this Sunday, Aug. 30, and there is no shortage of ways to win it. The 14.4-mile course is built to test every kind of rider. The Manayunk Wall's steep pitches can split the field, while the fast run back toward the Benjamin Franklin Parkway can

by John D. Eustice Captain America is coming to Philadelphia. Backed by two of the strongest racers in the world and flanked by three superb fast-men, Quinn Simmons, the three-time United States National Professional Road Champion and the racer voted as “Best Teammate” of the past two Tours de France for his powerful and unselfish devotion to team objectives, has the chance, finally, to race for his own glory. It should be noted that despite his massive efforts to protect an

Road closures Details from the City of Philadelphia Thursday, August 27 The inner lanes of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway from 20th Street to Eakins Oval will close in both directions beginning Thursday, August 27 at 9 a.m. These lanes are expected to reopen following the race on Sunday, August 30, before 10 p.m. The north outer outbound lane is expected to reopen early Thursday morning after the existing orange barriers are moved to the side of the road. The outer lanes in

36 teams — including eight WorldTour teams, Olympians and national champions — highlight the top international and domestic pelotons heading to Philadelphia on Aug. 30 PHILADELPHIA (Aug. 19, 2026) — After a 10-year hiatus, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic presented by AmeriGas is about to turn the streets of Philadelphia into a stadium for the return of one of America’s most iconic single-day road races on Sunday, Aug. 30. A world-class field of 212 riders, representing 28 c

In a sporting and entertainment era defined by astronomical ticket prices, cycling stands out by providing a world-class sport that is free to the public. There are no overpriced nosebleed seats in cycling; it is perhaps the only sport in the world where the athletes pass by the public only feet, mere inches from spectators. Looking directly into the face of a racer desperately fighting to hold on is truly a remarkable experience, much like being ringside at a boxing match ri

Highmark Blue Shield, Stateside Brands and CFGI join corporate sponsor lineup ahead of Aug. 30 race PHILADELPHIA (Aug. 12, 2026) – With the return of the Philadelphia Cycling Classic presented by AmeriGas® just weeks away, Race Street Partners today announced additional organizations supporting one of America's most iconic professional cycling races, rounding out a broad group of corporate, community, and experiential partners. CFGI, Highmark Blue Shield, and Stateside Brands

With less than 30 days until the Philadelphia Cycling Classic presented by AmeriGas returns on August 30, supporters gathered at Craft Hall to celebrate this major milestone on the road to race day. The evening brought together members of Philadelphia's cycling community for an early taste of the energy that will take over the city at the end of August, as well as a sip of Mainstay Brewing’s new Philadelphia Classic Lager. A special collaboration brewed in honor of the race’s

Limited-edition collaboration makes its public debut Aug. 6 at a free pep rally before professional and elite cyclists from across the world transform the streets of Philadelphia into the ultimate stadium on Aug. 30. The Philadelphia Cycling Classic presented by AmeriGas® is giving fans another way to celebrate race weekend with the debut of the official Philadelphia Classic Lager, a limited-edition collaboration with Philadelphia's Mainstay Independent Brewing Company.   Th

Lincoln Financial is among seven new sponsors joining partner lineup ahead of the race’s Aug. 30 return PHILADELPHIA (July 17, 2026) – The momentum continues to build for the Philadelphia Cycling Classic presented by AmeriGas® as owners and organizers Race Street Partners today announced seven additional sponsors and partners supporting the legendary race's return to Philadelphia on Sunday, August 30. Joining the event's growing lineup of corporate sponsors are Archer & Grein

Join us for a special celebration as we count down the final days until the return of the Philadelphia Cycling Classic presented by AmeriGas. On August 6, we’re teaming up with Mainstay Brewing for a pep rally at Craft Hall. Event Details What: Philadelphia Cycling Classic Pep Rally Where: Craft Hall: 901 N Delaware Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123 When: Thursday, August 6 | 5:00–7:00 PM Highlights include: First tastes of Mainstay Brewing’s new Philadelphia Classic Lager Giveaway

The speeds are intense: Paris-Roubaix, the famed 161-mile-long cobblestone classic, was raced at a record 30.5-mph this year; the 2025 Tour de France, including its grueling stages through the Pyrenees and Alps, set another record with an astounding 26.8-mph average over three weeks; British track cyclist Matthew Richardson blasting to a 200-meter record of 50.5-mph; and his female counterparts in the 4-kilometer team pursuit roared to a world record of 4 minutes 2.808 second

Get ready for race day on Sunday, August 30, at the Philadelphia Cycling Classic presented by AmeriGas by getting up to speed on all the cycling lingo you’ll need to take in the action. Whether you’re lining up along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, attending the two-day Fan Fest, claiming your spot at Lemon Hill, or cheering the riders as they climb the Manayunk Wall, understanding the language will make every attack, sprint, and breakaway all the more engaging. Let’s start wi