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Philadelphia Cycling Classic

August 30 2026
Philadelphia PA
Date Confirmed
Registration Opened: January 01 2026
 
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From its inception in 1985, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic has gone by many names, but its spirit has always been the same. This elite cycling race attracts top athletes from around the world to compete on a picturesque circuit course through our historic city. It brings hundreds of thousands of spectators together, whether from other countries or just down the block. The Philadelphia Cycling Classic, presented by AmeriGas, is a historic race that’s here to stay.

14.4-mile circuit.
17 percent-grade climb.
$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.

Philadelphia Cycling Classi

 
Start Located At: Philadelphia, PA
 
 
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