Philadelphia Cycling Classic confirms seven WorldTour teams in men’s and women’s fields for Manayunk Wall challenge – North American Roundup

Organisers for the Philadelphia Cycling Classic presented by AmeriGas confirmed six WorldTour teams, two for the women’s race and five for the men’s race, would line up August 30 on Benjamin Franklin Parkway for the UCI 1.1-level events.

The women’s 100km showdown will start at 8:30 a.m. EDT, followed by the men’s 200km contest at 12:30 p.m. EDT. The traditional 23.1km circuit, which follows a flat stretch on Kelly Drive along the Schuylkill River then takes in the famed Manayunk Wall and Lemon Hill climbs, will be used for both races.