Philadelphia Cycling Classic excitement

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- After a 10 year hiatus, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic is back.

A celebration for the big event happening this summer was held in our 6abc lobby on Tuesday.

Former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter was here for the ceremony.

He played a big role is getting the race up and running again.

The Philadelphia Cycling Classic is a 14.4 mile circuit race.

It's set for August 30.

The event is being presented by AmeriGas.