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The Philadelphia Cycling Classic Returns this August 29-30, 2026

The Largest, Most Prestigous Cycling Race returns this August to Philadelphia that started the careers for some of the greatest cyclists in the 1980's and 1990's. Teams from around the World will converge on the City on August 29-30, 2026 for the largest party, event & festival in over a decade.

The Philadelphia Cycling Classic Returns this August 29-30, 2026

The 2026 UCI- Philadelphia Cycling Classic is back over the August 29-30 weekend! Our "Fan Festival" will host over 150 Vendors; Travel and Tourism, E-bikes and Gravel.. a Beer Garden and Music ready to keep the 25,000 entertained. Save your expo space today for the Largest Bike Expo on the East Coast.

The Philadelphia Cycling Classic is making a comeback after a nine-year hiatus, poised to be the largest UCI Cycling Race in the USA. Established in 1985, the event attracted some of the biggest national and international teams from around the globe, including notable names such as the 7-Eleven Team, CSC, and US Postal, and drew over 300,000 spectators along the course.

New for 2026, the event will feature both men’s and women’s races, promoting inclusivity on Sunday, August 30. The two-day Fan Festival will showcase over 200 vendors, along with music, food, and drinks—completely free to attend! Mark your calendars for August 29-30, 2026. Starting at just $800 for a booth, we will make your attending worth the trip.

- 100,000 Spectators - 30, 000 Expo Attendees - 200 Expo Vendors.
- 14.4-mile circuit.
- 17 percent-grade climb.
- 60 miles for the women and 120 miles for the men
- $75,000 on the line.

This is the Philadelphia Cycling Classic presented by AmeriGas.

In peak Philly fashion, the race begins on the French-inspired Benjamin Franklin Parkway, follows the curves of the Schuylkill River, and passes through Fairmount Park, the nation’s largest urban park system. The course then enters the historic neighborhood of Manayunk. Cyclists travel through Main Street before turning onto the most iconic, and by far the most challenging, part of the course: the Manayunk Wall. This 17 percent-grade climb tests cyclists’ strength, endurance, and grit.

Leaving Manayunk behind, riders briefly enter Roxborough before the journey takes them back down to Kelly Drive. After a short traverse through Strawberry Mansion, the peloton tackles Lemon Hill, directly across from Boathouse Row, an iconic city landmark.

Finally, the 14.4-mile loop brings competitors back to the Start/Finish on the Parkway before they head out once again! Spectators line the streets at every point along the circuit to cheer on these world-class professional cyclists.

2026 UCI- Philadelphia Cycling Classic Course Map

Women's Race

Start: 8:30 AM
100 km/62 miles
1.1 UCI ranking
$75,000 prize purse

Men's Race

Start:12:30 PM
200 km/120 miles
1.1 UCI ranking
$75,000 prize purse

For more information, please visit: https://www.philadelphiacyclingclassic.com