2023 Maryland Cycling Classic

The second edition of the Maryland Cycling Classic presented by UnitedHealthcare is America’s top one-day professional cycling race taking place on Sunday, September 3, 2023 in Baltimore, Md. Featuring 16 teams of world class athletes, including Tour de France participants, National Champions, World Champions and Olympians from over 20 countries, the Maryland Cycling Classic will take riders on a 120.4-mile journey starting in scenic Baltimore County at Kelly Benefits Strategy headquarters (Sparks, Md.) and through a four-lap, 7+ mile circuit in Central Baltimore before finishing in the Inner Harbor area of downtown Baltimore. There are a multitude of good spots to catch the race action along the route.

The Maryland Cycling Classic is part of a four-day weekend of family-friendly community events kicking off Thursday, August 31 through Sunday, September 3, including: a series of regional elementary school visits by athletes featuring bike and helmet safety curriculum for local students; a community bike ride for all ages taking place near Patterson Park on Friday evening; the Team Introduction ceremony where fans can meet the riders; the Bridges of Hope ride - a charity ride benefiting the UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation where participants can experience parts of the professional course on Saturday; and an interactive health and wellness festival with food and drinks that will be open to fans throughout the afternoon during the race on Sunday. For the full schedule of events and more details on the Maryland Cycling Classic, including how to volunteer, go to marylandcyclingclassic.us. Fans can also follow all the action on  Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.

Sixteen teams scheduled to race include: 

Cofidis, Astana Qazaqstan, Lidl-Trek, EF Education-EasyPost, Jayco-AlUlu, Israel-PremierTech, Human Powered Health, Team Corratec - Selle Italia, Team Novo Nordisk, L39ION of Los Angeles, Hagens Berman Axeon, Toronto Hustle, Team Medellin-EPM, Team Skyline, Project Echelon, and the USA Cycling National Team.

Price range: FREE

Website: marylandcyclingclassic.us

Social media: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube

Contact: [email protected]

Event start and end times*:  

FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

• Mayor’s Community Bike Jam: 3:30-6:00 pm
• Patterson Park @ Pulaski Monument

SATURDAY | SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

• UHCCF Bridges of Hope Ride p/b Kelly Benefits / Official charity ride: 8:00am - 1:00pm
• 1 Kelly Way, Sparks, MD 21152
  
  
• Team Introduction: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
• Harbor Point - Central Plaza

SUNDAY | SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

• Maryland Cycling Classic supported by UnitedHealthcare: 12:00 – 5:30 p.m.
• Start: Sparks, MD (Kelly Benefits Headquarters) at 12:00 p.m.
• Finish Circuits: Market and Pratt Streets (Inner Harbor) from 3:00 - 5:30 p.m.
• Human Performance Expo presented by Human Powered Health from 12:00 - 5:30 p.m. between Lombard & Pratt Streets on Market Place
• Finish Line Entertainment & Demonstrations from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m at E. Pratt Street & Market Street including:
• B360 Motorcycle Demonstration
• RxBenefits Wittle Bitty Tricycle Race
• Dialed Action Stunt Bike Team
• Awards Ceremony at the Finish Line: Est. 15 Minutes after race ends
  
  

* Schedule subject to change. For the latest information, go to marylandcyclingclassic.us.

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MORE DETAILS:

Friday, September 1

•   Mayor’s Community “Bike Jam” @ Patterson Park: 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. (Pulaski Monument)

o   A free community bike ride for children, families and cyclists of all ages will take place around Patterson Park on Friday afternoon

o   Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, Olympic athletes, ambassadors and celebrity guests are slated to participate

o   The Bike Jam will include bike maintenance stations, Bike Helmet Safety Clinic presented by Johns Hopkins Medicine, a Bike Safety and “Rules of the Road” station presented by BGE, a Youth Skills Track presented by Human Powered Health, Hydration Zone presented by THORNE, and a 1.5-mile “Slow Ride” presented by PNC Bank with Olympians

o   Local food vendors will be on-site, and a DJ will provide entertainment during the ride

o   Maryland Cycling Classic presenting sponsor UnitedHealthcare and some of its affiliated partners will also have mobile units on site to offer health information, and other exhibitors and vendors will be present

o   Location: Patterson Park, Pulaski Monument, 2806 Eastern Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21224

Saturday, September 2

•   UHCCF Bridges of Hope Ride presented by Kelly Benefits: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

o   Start and finish: 1 Kelly Way, Sparks, MD 21152

o   The official charity ride for Maryland Cycling Classic will take riders through parts of the professional road course and benefits the UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation

o   To register, visit marylandcyclingclassic.us

•   Official Team Introduction presented by Visit Baltimore, Beatty Properties and Fogo de Chao: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. @ Harbor Point – Central Plaza

o   Fans will be introduced to the cyclists from 16 teams and more than 25 countries around the world, including Tour de France participants, Olympians, and World Champions

Sunday, September 3

•   Maryland Cycling Classic presented by UnitedHealthcare: 12 – 5:30 p.m.

o   START - Baltimore County: 12:00 p.m. @ One Kelly Way, Sparks, MD 21409

o   FINISH – Baltimore: 3:00-5:30 p.m. @ Inner Harbor 701 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21202

o   Human Performance Expo: 12:00 – 5:30 p.m. Between Lombard & Pratt Streets on Market Pl

• Presented by Human Powered Health

o   Finish Line Entertainment & Demonstrations: 12:30 – 2:30 pm @ E. Pratt St. & Market

• B360 Motorcycle Demonstration
• RxBenefits Wittle Bitty Tricycle Race
• Dialed Action Stunt Bike Team

o   Awards Presentation: est. 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. @ Colwell Center Plaza, 701 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21202

* Please note, schedule is subject to change. Please visit MarylandCyclingClassic.us for the most up-to-date information.

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