The Classic
Is Back.

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

Nothing was going to stop Chris Baccash from cycling. Not even cancer. And now, the sport he loves is empowering him to raise money for lifesaving cancer research. Chris’ story Chris, a Doylestown, PA native, spent years pouring his heart and soul into competitive cycling. A founding member of the Doylestown Bike Works elite team, he devoted countless hours to training and racing. (In fact, it was Philadelphia Cycling Classic’s Carlos Rogers and his friends who got Chris into

May 22 marked an important milestone for the Philadelphia Cycling Classic: 100 Days until the race returns to our streets. This moment is about more than a number on the calendar. It’s the point where anticipation turns into action—and where the energy around the Classic starts to feel unmistakably real. The Classic is no longer something we talk about in the future tense. It’s happening, this summer, right here in Philadelphia. Why 100 Days Out Matters For us, the 100 Days

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

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