WEEKEND: International Cycling Championship in Manayunk

Here in Philadelphia we're surrounded by a number of chances to attend great sporting events - one of which is happening this weekend in Manayunk.

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WEEKEND: International Cycling Championship in Manayunk

POSTED: Wednesday, June 1, 2011, 3:00 PM
Filed Under: Just Do It

Here in Philadelphia we're surrounded by a number of chances to attend great sporting events — one of which is happening this weekend in Manayunk. The International Cycling Championship, the largest pro cycling tournament in America, is a monument to the sport that has featured winners such as Lance Armstrong and Davis Phinney.

The 156-mile pro-race is especially notable because it features the infamous Manayunk wall with a 17-percent-grade incline. And if that isn't obstacle enough, there's this unrelenting summer heat we've been having. But despite these area-specific issues, the race has become one of the most beloved by cyclists all over the world.

For those not pedaling to victory, race day is filled with more than just darting cyclists. Lining the streets are family fun zones, plenty of grub and entertainment such as BMX stunts. Grab a VIP ticket to get a closer look.

Sun., June 5, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., free, $95 for VIP ticket, Benjamin Franklin Parkway to Manayunk Wall, procyclingtour.com.

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