PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- After a 10-year hiatus, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic, presented by AmeriGas, made its grand return to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Sunday.
Dating back to 1985, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic is considered one of America's most prestigious international cycling events, bringing hundreds of thousands of spectators together from around the world and right here at home.
Both the men's and women's races took riders on a 14.4-mile loop through some of Philadelphia's favorite neighborhoods, including a climb atop the famed Manayunk Wall.
Chiara Consonni of Italy crossed the finish line first during a dramatic end of the women's race at the Philadelphia Cycling Classic.
The top three finishers were:
1. Chiara Consonni
CANYON//SRAM
2:34:55
2. Alexandra Volstad
EF Education - Oatly
2:34:55
3. Ella Sabo
Virginia's Blue Ridge TWENTY28
2:34:55
For more results, visit PhiladelphiaCyclingClassic.com/Results
It was a gripping finale to women's race at the Philadelphia Cycling Classic as several riders crashed just moments ahead of the finish line.
The crowds cheered for the women's racers during the Philadelphia Cycling Championship with fewer than 10 miles to go.
