1 hour and 31 minutes ago
Sharifa checks out the 'Bikers for Bikers' party in Manayunk
Action News reporter Sharifa Jackson was looking for the best party in Manayunk during the return of the Philadelphia Cycling Classic on Sunday.
WATCH LIVE: Men's race is underway at the Philadelphia Cycling Classic
Last updated: Sunday, August 30, 2026 5:34PM GMT
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 will take riders on a 14.4-mile loop through some of Philadelphia's favorite neighborhoods including a climb atop the famed Manayunk Wall.
You can watch full coverage of the entire race on 6abc.com, the 6abc mobile app, the 6abc streaming TV app, Disney+ and everywhere you stream 6abc.
6abc will also have coverage during the day on Action News, including post-race coverage at 5:30 p.m.
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Here's how the race is developing.
1 hour and 57 minutes ago
Men's racers tackle Manayunk Wall for first time in 2026
The men's racers tackled the Manayunk Wall for the first time during the 2026 race.
The race returned after a hiatus since 2016, meaning the cheering crowds along the race route are seeing this spectacle for the first time in a decade.
The Manayunk Wall is a climb up Levering Street and Lyceum Avenue that reaches a punishing 17% grade at its maximum.
It has been a central feature of the Philadelphia Cycling Classic since its beginning.
2 hours and 14 minutes ago
Men's Race gets underway at the Philadelphia Cycling Classic
After a dramatic end to the women's race, the men take their turn at the Philadelphia Cycling Classic.
3 hours and 4 minutes ago
Chiara Consonni of Italy wins the women's race
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
