32 teams to compete in 2026 Philadelphia Cycling Classic

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- New details have been released about the Philadelphia Cycling Classic, which is returning this summer after a 10-year hiatus.

The race on August 30, 2026 will include 32 teams.

It will also offer an equal prize of $75,000 each for both the men's and women's races.

The race will once again feature the event's signature 14.4-mile circuit through Philadelphia, including the legendary Manayunk wall climb.

6abc is the exclusive broadcast partner for the event.

Organizers say the event will be highlighted by seven UCI WorldTour teams across both fields.

Women's Teams

The women's race will begin at 8:30 a.m., with riders completing 62 miles (100 km) on the event's 14.4-mile circuit course. The women's field includes 18 teams - two WorldTour, four Continental, and 12 Elite - representing six countries.

UCI WorldTour Teams

-CANYON//SRAM zondacrypto (GER)

-Human Powered Health (USA)

UCI Continental Teams

-BePink-Vini Fantini (ITA)

-PatoBike-BMC (MEX)

-Virginia's Blue Ridge TWENTY28 (USA)

-XDS China (CHN)

Elite Teams

-1KFlips-FTP Racing Jakroo Mixed (USA)

-Aegis x Leaders of Enchantment (USA)

-Automatic Racing ABUS (USA)

-CCB Kenetik p/b Levine Law Group (USA)

-Competitive Edge Racing (USA)

-Cyclery Racing - Abacus Data (CAN)

-Fearless Femme Racing (USA)

-HigherDOSE | Renova (USA)

-Kingdom Elite Racing (USA)

-Milton Revolution Women's U23 Project (CAN)

-United Cycling (USA)

-Team Winston Salem (USA)

Men's Teams

The men's race will follow at 12:30 p.m., covering 120 miles (200 km) on the same circuit. The men's field includes 14 teams-five WorldTour, four ProTeams, and six Continental teams-representing seven countries.

-UCI WorldTour Teams

-EF Education EasyPost (USA)

-Lidl-Trek (GER)

-Lotto-Intermarché (BEL)

-NSN Cycling Team (SWI)

-Team Jayco AlUla (AUS)

UCI ProTour Teams

-Bardiani-CSF 7 Saber (ITA)

-Modern Adventure (USA)

-Team Novo Nordisk (USA)

UCI Continental Teams

-APS Pro Cycling by Team Cadence Cyclery (USA)

-Competitive Edge Racing (USA)

-Meridian Racing p/b de la Uz (USA)

-Nu Colombia (COL)

-Project Echelon Racing (USA)

-Team Skyline (USA)

Charity Ride

Before the pros ride, cyclists of all levels interested in taking on the same, storied course can do so as part of the Philadelphia Cycling Classic Charity Ride for the American Association for Cancer Research.

Interested participants can register and begin fundraising at PhiladelphiaCyclingClassic.om/Charity-Ride.

Info for fans

The Philadelphia Cycling Classic presented by AmeriGas is free and open to the public.

Fans can enjoy the two-day Fan Fest featuring national and international vendors, food and drink, family-friendly activities, live entertainment and more on Saturday, Aug. 29, and Sunday, Aug. 30.