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Can the Philly Classic ignite another golden age of US road cycling?
The race was at its peak when American riders were regularly challenging for titles. Its return could help prompt a revival
TL;DR
- The Philadelphia International Cycling Classic returns this weekend after a decade-long hiatus.
- The race features top international teams on a circuit that includes the 'Manayunk Wall.'
- Men will race 124 miles (200km) and women will race 62 miles (100km).
- Equal prize money of $75,000 for both men's and women's races is being offered.
- The event is sanctioned by UCI and is classified as a 1.1 race.
- Past winners include Lance Armstrong, André Greipel, and George Hincapie for the men, and Petra Rossner and Evelyn Stevens for the women.