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Partying Begins Along Manayunk Wall Ahead Of Philly Cycling Classic

The Philly Cycling Classic takes place On Sunday and a popular spectator spot is along the Manayunk Wall. The celebration has all ready begun at some houses along the steep hill.

2013/06/01

Fit Fest Kicks Off Fitness Week In Manayunk

If you want to tackle the famous Manayunk Wall a day before hundreds of pro cyclists get their chance, today is your day. Manayunk Fit Fest is taking place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

2013/06/01

(File photo: the 2011 Philadelphia bike race.)

SEPTA Prepares Special Services For Philadelphia Bicycle Race Day

There will be a number of bus detours around the course, so getting there could also be a challenge for spectators.

2013/05/31

Karin Bliss, a former pro rider now with Fuji Bikes, the Philadelphia-based manufacturer, introduces some of the women getting ready for Sunday's race. (Credit: Steve Tawa)

Bike Race Returns To Philadelphia

The new Manayunk-focused 12-mile circuit will start and finish atop the Wall — the 17% grade side roads in the neighborhood — off Main Street.

2013/05/31

2013 Philadelphia Bike Race Set To Go With New Route

Philadelphia’s annual professional bicycle event has a new lease on life, and a whole new look, months after a previous sponsor didn’t renew.

2013/03/26

Mayor Nutter: Philadelphia Bike Race Will Return In 2014

Mayor Michael Nutter vows to work for the return of professional cycling to Philadelphia next year despite this year’s cancellation of a race held in the city for almost three decades.

2013/01/22

Organizers Cancel 2013 Philadelphia International Cycling Championship

For the first time since 1985, there will not be a pro cycling race in Philadelphia the first weekend in June.

2013/01/21

Another Exciting Finish To Philadelphia Bike Race

The Philadelphia International Cycling Championship had the usual hold-your-breath finish on the Ben Franklin Parkway on Sunday.

2012/06/03

(Race Announcer Michael Aisner with rider Michael Chauner - Credit: Steve Tawa)

This Year’s Philadelphia International Cycling Championship Includes More Americans

This year’s Philadelphia International Cycling Championship is set for Sunday on a race course that includes the Ben Franklin Parkway, Kelly Drive, and up through the Manayunk section of town.

2012/06/02

Stage Set For Philadelphia International Cycling Championship

Many of the top cycling teams from around the world are now rolling into Philadelphia for the ‘biggest and most prestigious one-day race in the U-S.’

2012/06/01

Do You Have What It Takes To Conquer The Manayunk Wall?

Amateur riders will have an opportunity to test the race course before the pros on Sunday.

2012/05/31

A Curbside Court Returns To Manayunk This Weekend

An enhanced effort to curtail drunken rowdiness will be in effect for a popular pro-cycling race in Philadelphia this weekend.

2012/05/30

Police patrol the streets along the Manayunk Wall. (Credit: John McDevitt)

Added Police Presence Along ‘The Wall’ Leads To More Subdued Crowd

City and state police were out in force along the Manayunk Wall throughout the bike race to make one point clear: they wouldn’t tolerate rowdy parties or underage drinking.

2011/06/06

Huge Turnout For Pro-Cycling Race In Philadelphia

Everyone is ready for Philadelphia’s 27th annual pro-cycling race this morning.

2011/06/05

Neighbors Try To Curb Public Drunkenness During Bike Race

MANAYUNK, Pa. (CBS) – While the big, all-day pro-cycling race is about to roll into Philadelphia on Sunday, a coalition of groups from Manayunk and Roxborough wants to make sure the party atmosphere from the […]

2011/06/02