Weekend Schedule:
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Cycling, Health & Fitness Expo, Noon – 6 p.m. (Sunday hours 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
This two-day Expo will feature a one-stop shop for all of your cycling, health and fitness needs, conveniently located along the race course on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Check out the latest technology, products and apparel from some of the top dealers and manufacturers in the cycling, health, fitness and lifestyle industries. Catch local bands on the Expo stage on Saturday.
Amateur Time Trials, Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 7 a.m.
If you’re looking to top your personal best or are wondering just how fast you can pedal along West River Drive, the Amateur Time Trials are for you. Compete against the clock on this eight-mile course, and compare your time with cyclists of all ages and abilities. The Time Trial course is a scenic ride that begins at the foot of the Art Museum and takes you along West River Drive and back. There is no day-of registration, so go online today to secure your spot at www.procyclingtour.com. Registration fees are $25 for adults and $10 for juniors, ages 10-16.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Wellness Challenge, Sunday, June 5, 2011 at 7:15 a.m.
What’s the Manayunk Wall really like on a bike? Find out during the Wellness Challenge. It’s your chance to experience Philadelphia’s world-class, professional race course just like top champions have, including Heiden, Armstrong, Hincapie and so many other great cyclists over the years. The Wellness Challenge puts riders, ages 12 and up, on the 14.4-mile loop, including Kelly Drive, the grueling Manayunk Wall and Lemon Hill. You’ll feel the rush of riding on fully closed streets with thousands of spectators lining up curbside to cheer on the racers.
Registration for the Wellness Challenge is $45 per rider. Ages 12 and up and all ability levels are invited. Helmets are mandatory. Register in advance at www.procyclingtour.com, or day-of at the main staging area at Kelly Drive and Sedgely just below the Art Museum, at 6 a.m. Day-of registration fee is $55.
Junior PCT Grand Prix, 11:45 a.m.
Don’t miss the next generation of cycling’s top athletes, ages 15-18, as they compete in a 6.5-mile race during the TD Bank Philadelphia International Cycling Championship. For more information on this invitational points race and how to qualify, visit www.procyclingtour.com.
Cadence Sprints, 12:45 p.m.
The Cadence Cycling Foundation helps Philadelphia youth between the ages of 9 and 18 discover all of the possibilities that the sport of cycling has to offer. On Race Day, Cadence cyclists will participate in thrilling sprints between Logan Circle and Eakins Oval, followed by an awards ceremony.
THE MAIN EVENT
TD Bank Philadelphia International Cycling Championship, 9 a.m.
Liberty Classic , 9:10 a.m.
Sunday, June 5, 2011 will mark the 27th running of the largest, single-day professional cycling race in North America, bringing top cyclists from around the world to compete against each other on this historic route through Philadelphia. Come out to watch the 400 professional cyclists from more than 20 nations as they chase this coveted title. VIP tickets to Champions Row are the best way to experience the race. Tickets include all-day access to the VIP hospitality suite on Champions Row on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway with catering by Culinary Concepts, free parking and shuttle service, as well as a chance to win a ride in an official Acura pace car. To purchase VIP tickets, visit www.procyclingtour.com.
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