Thirty-two teams across the men’s and women’s fields are confirmed for the first edition of the race since 2016.
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JUNE 7: The women’s peloton hits the Lemon Hill climb at the Philadelphia Cycling Classic on June 7, 2015 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jonathan Devich/Getty Images) (Photo: Jonathan Devich/Getty Images)
Updated May 14, 2026 02:51PM
The revived Philadelphia Cycling Classic presented by AmeriGas has announced the roster of teams set to compete in the first edition since 2016.
Race organizers revealed this week a total of 32 teams across the men’s and women’s races, including seven WorldTour level teams total.
The teams will be competing for equal $75,000 prize purses in both the men’s and women’s races.
The men’s teams for the Philadelphia Cycling Classic
A total of 14 men’s teams are scheduled to compete, including five WorldTour teams, three ProTeams, and six Continental level teams.
The five WorldTour teams are EF Education-EasyPost, Lidl-Trek, Lotto-Intermarché, Jayco-AlUla, and NSN Cycling Team.
The ProTeams are: Bardiani-CSF 7 Saber, Modern Adventure, and Team Novo Nordisk.
The Continental teams are APS Pro Cycling by Team Cadence Cyclery, Competitive Edge Racing, Meridian Racing p/b de la Uz, Nu Colombia, Project Echelon Racing, and Team Skyline.
The women’s teams for the Philadelphia Cycling Classic
The women’s field will have 18 teams competing: two WorldTour, foue Continental, and 12 Domestic Elite
Canyon-Sram-Zondacrypto and Human Powered Health represent the two WorldTour teams in the race. They are joined by four Continental level teams: Vini Fantini-BePink, XDS China, PatoBike-BMC, and Virginia’s Blue Ridge TWENTY28
The Field is rounded out by 12 domestic elite level teams: CCB Kenetik p/b Levine Law Group, 1KFlips-FTP Racing Jakroo Mixed, Aegis x Leaders of Enchantment, Automatic Racing, Competitive Edge Racing, Cyclery Racing-Abacus Data, Fearless Femme Racing pb The Beasley Firm, HigherDOSE | Renova, Kingdom Elite Racing, Milton Revolution Women’s U23 Project, United Cycling, and Team Winston Salem.
The Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns after 10 years
After a 10-year hiatus, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic is returning August 30, once again featuring a 14.4-mile circuit through Philadelphia that hits a number of highlights in the historic American city including the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
“We are thrilled to bring world-class cycling back to Philadelphia,” said Robin Morton, Philadelphia Cycling Classic race director and g4 Productions CEO & co-founder. “This race has always held a special place in the sport and to see it return with such a strong international field speaks to both its legacy and its future. August 30 will be a celebration of elite competition and the passion this city has for cycling.”
The women’s race will cover 62 miles (100km) and will roll out at 8:30 a.m. local time. It will be followed by the men’s race at 12:30 p.m. which covers 120 miles (200 km) on the same circuit.
“In Philadelphia, sport is about energy, passion, and connection, and the Philadelphia Cycling Classic delivers all of that,” said Carlos Rogers, partner in Race Street Partners and co-owner of the Philadelphia Cycling Classic. “We’re bringing the stadium to the streets, giving fans a chance to experience elite cycling up close and be part of the action in a way you simply can’t in most other sports.”