Philadelphia Bike Race

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

(US Rep. Bob Brady, who brokered a plan to salvage the Philadelphia bike race, is joined by some of the principles in the deal. Credit: Steve Tawa)

Revamped Philadelphia Bicycle Race Will Be Shorter, More Compact Event

The new race, called the Philly Cycling Classic, will have a shorter course that will be more concentrated in Manayunk, Roxborough, and East Falls.

2013/02/07

(Philadelphia Bike Race organizer David Chauner sits across the table from US Rep. Bob Brady as they discuss ways to resurrect the 2013 race. Credit: Steve Tawa)

Philadelphia Heavyweights Meet In Attempt To Rescue 2013 Bike Race

Stakeholders in the big professional bike race held in Philadelphia every June are trying to figure out whether they can still stage this year’s race, one of cycling’s biggest one-day events in the United States.

2013/01/25

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

(Lance Armstrong, in 2011. Credit: Gail Oskin/ Getty Images)

Philadelphia Cycling Leader Glad To See End of Lance Armstrong Era

Noting that it’s sad that steroid use went on so long in pro cycling, David Chauner, president of Pro Cycling Tour — which stages the bike race in Philadelphia every year — says cleaning up the sport sends a positive message.

2012/08/24

Stigall Show Log 6.4.12

Chris unveils his next event, this time with Ed Rendell, June 27th at the Constitution Center. Tickets are on sale now. He also talks to Jeff Roe and Michael Bronstein on the Monday Morning Matchup and Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel about the status of Chase Utley and their upcoming series against the Dodgers.

Talk Radio 1210 WPHT–2012/06/04

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