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Chiara Consonni presented with trophy and winner's jersey
Chiara Consonni was presented with a trophy and the winner's jersey after her victory at the Philadelphia Cycling Classic.
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Last updated: Sunday, August 30, 2026 10:58PM 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 took riders on a 14.4-mile loop through some of Philadelphia's favorite neighborhoods, including a climb atop the famed Manayunk Wall.
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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.
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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.
