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You seem to offer a lot of cross country tires. How should I narrow the field to figure out which tire is right for me? I ride mostly hard trail surfaces with some sandy sections.
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There are several Maxxis tires available for XC riders in your type of terrain. For aggressive use, look into the High Roller or Mobster. They have large lugs for excellent bite in looser conditions, and large side lugs for accurate cornering. If you race and are concerned with minimizing rolling resistance, consider the Ignitor or Ranchero. These tires offer a rounder profile and lower rolling resistance, provided by more continuous knobs along the centerline. They also offer wedge-shaped side knobs for cornering performance.
Why does Maxxis make so many compounds?
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Maxxis makes multiple compounds in order to provide optimal performance in various conditions and terrains, as well as durability for riders looking for longer tread life. All of our compounds are podium-proven by riders around the world.
Why do you offer so many different sizes of tires and what do the sizes mean?
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As you have noted, Maxxis offers mountain bike tires in a variety of sizes to help you customize your ride.
The secret is finding the optimal width for your conditions. Here is a breakdown of the intent of various sizes:
26x1.8: This volume tire is designed for mud applications.
26x1.9: This low volume tire will be light but will still require high pressure. Used by lightweight riders or in race applications.
26x2.0-2.1: These sizes have been the standard for cross-country, providing a great compromise between low weight and large contact patch for increased traction.
26x2.35: This size tire is becoming the "all mountain" tire. It works well for aggressive XC riding, mountain cross racing or for any epic ride that may require climbing as well as fast, technical descents.
26x2.5-2.7: Used in downhill applications. The large contact patch provides excellent traction, and the high air volume aids in suspension. This technology decreases the likelihood of a pinch flat over extremely rough terrain at high speeds
Why do some of your tires have orange stripes while others do not?
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The orange stripe on the sidewall of our tires is a Maxxis trademark. Until two years ago, all production tires had the orange stripe. When the Super Tacky, Slow Reezay, and eXCeption compounds were designed, the orange stripe could not be placed on the sidewall due to the softness of the compounds.
What tire is recommended for bicycle commuters on 26 inch and 700c wheels?
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The Maxxis Overdrive was specifically designed with bicycle commuters in mind. The Overdrive has a grooved slick design for all weather conditions and for both on and off-road conditions. The Overdrive also features a reflective sidewall for increased visibility in dark or rainy conditions. The 26" version is also available.
What is your best tire for urban street riding?
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Our most popular tire for urban assault is the 26" Hookworm. It is a grooved, slick, treaded tire, made with our 60a compound. This tire is designed to handle almost any conditions you’ll find in the street. And in fall 2004, we’ll be coming out with a 26" Holy Roller. This tire will have an inverted semi-knob design and will be made with our hard 70a compound. It can be used for urban riding or dirt jumping.
What is the MaxxPro 60a Compound?
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The MaxxPro 60a compound is great for varying terrains and weather conditions. Only Maxxis has exclusive use of the Exxpro polymer, created by Exxon. Our engineers have blended Exxpro with our own MaxxPro elastomer, which allows soft tires to have a long tread life without compromising the increase in traction that soft compounds provide.
All MaxxPro tires benefit from 100% perfectly dispersed carbon black.
Maxxis’ technology allows for the carbon black molecules to be ground smaller and thus more closely arranged than carbon black found in other manufacturer’s compounds. The result is a smoother tire surface that wears longer than traditional compounds. Maxxis’ perfect dispersion of carbon black also minimizes cut growth in instances where the tread becomes torn or cut. The tire also rolls faster as a result of the rubber recovering more slowly after shaping itself to the terrain. MaxxPro is one of the many technological advantages brought about by our more than thirty years of producing bicycle tires.
What is the eXCeption Series and what does it do?
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The eXCeption Series of tires is a combination of our 62a compound and our 120 TPI casing. This not only makes for a lighter model tire: it also enhances cornering, braking, and acceleration. These tires are recommended for race use only.
What is the advantage of a tubeless tire?
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Tubeless tires allow you to run lower air pressure without having to worry about pinch flatting a tube. This allows for maximum traction because you have more surface area contact with the ground.
What is Super Tacky?
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Super Tacky is a compound with a durometer rating of 42a. This means that it is a very soft compound. It is used exclusively in our downhill and freeride lines. The soft compound allows the rider to have superb surface traction. These tires are used for racing.
What is Slow Reezay?
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Slow Reezay is a compound with a durometer rating of 40a. This means that it is a very soft compound. It is used exclusively in our downhill line. Due to its slow rebounding properties, this compound allows for traction and speed to be maintained in highly technical terrain. These tires are used in racing.
What is Silkworm Technology?
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Silkworm Technology is incorporated into the casing of select tires to increase puncture resistance and decrease rolling resistance. There are two options for the Silkworm Technology: the breaker and the cap ply.
The breaker ply option protects the tire from punctures directly under the tread area. This also helps to increase rolling efficiency by providing a firm support around the circumference of the tire. You will find the breaker option in some of our Road and Cross Country line of tires.
The cap ply option provides superior protection against flats and tears by protecting the tire from bead to bead. The cap ply option is used in the RE-Fuse and our Downhill UST tires.
What is a Presta valve?
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There are two types of valves in bicycle tubes today: Schrader and Presta. Schrader valves are a North American standardized system in which the valve consists of a pin that is spring loaded. Once this pin is pushed down, the valve will allow air into the tube. Presta valves are a European version with a barrel adjuster on the top of the stem (The stem is unscrewed to allow air into the tube.) Both systems work well. Many road and XC tubes are Presta valve, while a majority of DH, some XC, and most small tubes (for children's bikes) are Schrader.
What is a Kevlar (DuPont) Belt?
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The specially formulated Kevlar (DuPont) belt is a breaker ply that is positioned between the layers of the casing. Kevlar provides maximum puncture resistance in the most unpredictable conditions. The RE-Fuse and Overdrive models utilize this technology.
What is a 2-ply (or) dual-ply DH casing?
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Two 60 tpi (threads per inch) casings vulcanized with butyl rubber and reinforced sidewalls make up Maxxis downhill casings, which are world renowned for performance and reliability. Our DH casings provide more stability at high speeds and allow for lower air pressure without the risk of pinch flatting.
What does TPI stand for?
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TPI stands for threads per Inch. It defines the number of threads contained in one inch of the tire casing. The lower the number of TPI, the larger the gauge cords in the casing. Thus, the more durable the tire becomes. The higher the TPI, the more lightweight the tire becomes and the more supple the ride of the tire. The majority of our tires are 60 TPI, and our race tires are 120 TPI.
What does the term durometer mean?
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A Durometer is both an instrument and the international standard for measuring the hardness of rubber. A Durometer works by measuring the penetration of the gauge’s indentor under the specific conditions of a given Durometer standard. Shore“A” Durometer is used for flexible materials. Durometers are described in the American Society for Testing and Material specification ASTM D2240; this is the recognized specification for the instrument and test procedures.
Measuring the Durometer of a rubber compound is one simple way to differentiate between two compounds. The Maxxis eXCeption line of tires at 62a Durometer is more rigid than Maxxis Super Tacky(ST), which is 42a. This difference can also be felt by hand when applying pressure to a tire’s tread. Durometer hardness is only one of many compound properties. It can provide a general guideline on compound performance, but cannot be an accurate indicator of tire compound performance. For example, the harder compound will typically have better tread wear and rolling efficiency, while the softer compound will provide maximum traction. However, other properties such as rebound and tear resistance are also important. Furthermore, tread compound is only part of the tire’s equation. Tire compound, chemical composition, tread pattern, casing design, and tire wear are all factors that affect the performance of your tires. Different areas such as grip, durability, and rolling efficiency are optimized in each Maxxis compound. Consider all the variables when selecting one of Maxxis’ tires.
What does the number after the 26 (as in 26x2.0) stand for?
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Bicycle tire size is expressed as the wheel diameter by the tires widest width. Therefore 26x2.0 means that the tire is 26" in diameter and 2.0" wide. Maxxis also offers 16,” 20,” 24,” and 700c size tires in various disciplines.
What are the benefits of using a high volume tire?
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A high volume tire allows for a large area of ground contact, which helps to increase traction. Using a high volume tire also reduces the likelihood of a pinch flat.
What are Butyl Inserts?
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Butyl inserts are pieces of butyl rubber wrapped around and placed in between the two overlapped 60 tpi layers, midway through the sidewall in our 2-ply casings. The inserts add strength to the sidewall and add stability to resist pinch flats.
I am a recreational cross country rider and do not know which compound to choose. What do you recommend?
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For recreational riding you should go with a harder durometer tire. Maxxis offers our cross country tires in a 70a compound, which delivers ultimate performance and a long-lasting tread life.
How does a durometer test hardness and other related characteristics of a tire?
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The durometer hardness test is non-destructive. The small instrument size means that there is no need for elaborate specimen preparation. This makes it an ideal method for checking materials under any condition with accuracy and reliability. All durometers have a spring-loaded indenter, which applies an indentation load to the specimen, thus sensing the "hardness,” which can be related to other material characteristics. Use of a durometer provides a quick yet accurate way to indirectly measure other material properties, such as tensile modulus, resilience, plasticity, compression resistance, and elasticity.
It is relatively simple to determine the correlation between durometer hardness and other properties for a given material. A set of specimens of the material (or family of materials) is first tested on a standard tester for property desired, e.g. tensile strength. A set of durometer readings for the same samples is then observed and noted. Thereafter, only the durometer hardness need be observed on similar material specimens (tires) to obtain a reasonable measure of the other property. Some properties correlate exactly, while others are sufficiently close for practical use as an initial quality control or materials engineering test.
Do you produce any puncture resistant road tires?
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All Maxxis bicycle tires are made to last. For those who are looking for an extra level of protection, the RE-Fuse is a perfect match. This tire has a layer of Silkworm and a Kevlar (DuPont) Belt, which adds two puncture resistant layers built into the casing to provide the reliability you need on long rides.
Do you make Cyclocross tires?
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We manufacture three different models: the Mimo CX-700 x 35c low profile knobbed tire, the Wormdrive CX-700 x 42c semi-slick tire and the Locust 700 x 35c tire.
Do you make any tires in the 24" version for DH?
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We currently produce the High Roller in a 24x2.50 60a model. We also produce the Hookworm urban assault tire in a 24x2.50.and the Holy Roller 24" dirt jump tire.
Can I be sponsored by Maxxis?
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To request sponsorship for the next year, you must submit your resume between September 1 and November 1 of the previous year. You may find our sponsorship application online in the sponorship section of our website. A Maxxis team member will contact you if you are available for sponsorship once they have received your application. As the TUFMED USA CRITS Championship Final, the Iron Hill Twilight Criterium promises to be the most exciting sports event to hit the streets of downtown West Chester. See top national professional bike racers push themselves to the max to become the Champion of the 2016 series.
The streets of downtown West Chester will explode with excitement as riders navigate challenging circuit at speeds in excess of 35mph. Cheer on these top cyclists as they push themselves to the very limit in their quest for fame and glory.
About the route
The Iron Hill Twilight Criterium is a 0.6-mile course over 8 city blocks on the streets of historic downtown West Chester, Pennsylvania, featuring four 90 degree turns and one short rise. The Start/Finish Line is next to the Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant, the title sponsor, at the intersection of Gay and High Streets. Brumbaugh Wealth Management Pro Women’s Criterium
TIME: 6:45 P.M.
As the 2016 TUFMED USA CRITS Women’s Championship Series Finals, this 40K race will attract top pro female riders from around the country and beyond. It’s one of the most important women’s bicycle races on the USA Cycling Calendar so you can count on great racing excitement.This exciting 40K race begins and ends at the intersection of Gay and High Streets. See top local cyclists race along the downtown streets! Cheer them on as they push themselves to the very limits of their ability. The action begins and ends at the intersection of Gay and High Streets, home of the title sponsor Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant.
Attention amateur riders:
The top Cat 2, 3 and 4 riders in the Rothman Institute Amateur Race Trials held earlier in the day will be eligible to compete in the Rothman Institute Amateur Criterium.
Click here for details and schedule.
Registration
• USA CYCLING sanctioned event
• Racing license required
• All finishing racers are factored in PAC BAR point scoring
• All USAC rules apply.
• Registration closes Friday, August 1, 2015 at 10 A.M.
(A $10 late fee added for day-of registration)
Race route map
The .6 race route encompasses 8 blocks with four 90 degree turns and one short rise to the start/finish line. It is the same course that will be used for the Iron Hill Twilight Criterium Pro Race. On Saturday, August 20th, 2016, the streets of Downtown West Chester will again host a series of bicycle races.
Downtown property and business owners should be aware of the following details:
To build the “race course” the town center will be posted with no parking signs on Saturday, August 20th, starting at 1:00pm. Vehicular traffic will be diverted beginning from 1:00pm until 10:30pm.
The racing schedule is as follows: 5:00pm (Kids’ Race); 5:45pm (Tolsdorf Express Mile Foot Race); 6:45pm (Amteur Men’s Race); 7:45pm (Iron Hill Twilight Criterium Pro Men’s Race).
The race course is as follows: With the exception of the kids race, cyclists will head west on Gay, south on Church, East on Market, north on Matlack and back to Gay Street.
Traffic message boards will be installed days before alerting vehicular traffic of the event and road closures. Signs will be located southbound on Pottstown Pike, eastbound on Rt. 322, northbound at Rosedale and High and westbound on Gay St.
SPECIAL NOTE
This is a non-alcoholic event. Alcohol is not permitted outside of designated licensed restaurant café areas. Please help us to keep this a family friendly event for all those attending. Also, please be sure to keep a clear passageway on all sidewalks and outdoor cafes to allow pedestrians to pass comfortably.
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The Twilight Criterium was established and organized as a community initiative by community business people with an enthusiasm for the sport of cycling. The Iron Hill Twilight Criterium remains the only professional sporting event in Chester County. The goal is to continue to create an environment of fun and fitness for families. With the added excitement of the USA CRITS Series, West Chester is again positioned as a destination point for shoppers and diners not only from Southeast Pennsylvania but from throughout the United States.
Local retailers and restaurants are encouraged to showcase their businesses with the increase of foot traffic coming for the races. Some downtown businesses have joined together to organize their own block party’s the day of the race. We encourage initiatives like this as well as participating in ThinkShopBuy. . .Local which the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce created to help you, our community leaders, be successful. We want you to take full advantage of the crowds in town on July 6!
We are fortunate that Iron Hill Restaurant and Brewery and our other sponsors have committed to suppoting the race and the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce. West Chester Cycling Club (WCCC) has captured the hearts of West Chester as a club of vibrant cyclists and active people since its inception in 2004.
Members of WCCC engage in a variety of cycling events, social events and volunteer activities that are infused with a spirit of excitement and community. Cycling events include frequent club rides ranging in speeds from casual rides to energetic group rides to sanctioned races. Social events vary from picnics to Club Socials to serving as host volunteers at the thrilling annual Iron Hill Twilight Criterium, a professional cycling race.
WCCC goes beyond cycling by giving back to the community and being involved in special projects.
Come and join the fun and spirit of West Chester Cycling Club! Overview
Hundreds of cyclists, including nationally ranked professionals and local amateurs, will challenge themselves on the streets of downtown West Chester during the annual Iron Hill Twilight Criterium.
One of the top pro races in the country, the annual event is part of day-long celebration of cycling, community and family-friendly fun.
h2(beta). Rothman Institute Amateur Trials
The day kicks off early with a number of amateur races, held at Bayard Rustin high School, from 8 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. The events, which are open to the public, determine the field for the Rothman Institute Amateur Men’s Criterium to be held at 5:45 p.m. in downtown West Chester as a precursor to the marquee event: the Iron Hill Twilight Criterium.
Iron Hill Twilight Criterium
The day culminates at 7:45 p.m. as racers from around the country take on the Iron Hill Twilight Criterium, a 0.6-mile course over 8 city blocks on the streets of historic downtown West Chester. Stake your spot early as the Start/Finish Line is next to the Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant at the intersection of Gay and High Streets.
Market Street Block Party
Market Street businesses have banded together to create more fun in the streets with the Market Street Block Party, which kicks off at 4 p.m. Create your own masterpiece in chalk on the sidewalk while enjoying great food, live music and party ambiance.
Throughout the day, enjoy a variety of biking events including the West Chester Dental Arts Kids’ Race for children ages 3-10 and the Twilight Trike Challenge featuring grownups attempting to ride tricycles. Awards will be given for three categories: fastest times, best costumed rider and best tricked-out trike.
A slew of the other exciting events include the Pro-Am Women’s Criterium, the West Chester Dental Arts Kids’ Race, the Market Street Block Party, the Kinetic Physical Therapy Community Festival, a AAA Travel Kids Zone and performances from BMX stunt riders.
Read more: http://www.visitphilly.com/events/philadelphia/iron-hill-twilight-criterium/#sm.001nb270t13wodm6zci15iea382pn
Follow us: http://facebook.com/visitphilly | http://twitter.com/visitphilly The Philadelphia International Cycling Classic course is packed with great locations to watch the action and experience the day. Enjoy lunch at one of Manayunk’s great restaurants, join the festive atmosphere on Lemon Hill, experience the East Falls Block Party, or watch the peloton climb The Wall that tops out on Roxborough’s Lyceum Avenue. See below for more details on the best sites to see the race.
Between the Expo at the top of The Wall and entertainment around the course there’s plenty to do all day long. We’re putting together lots of race day festivities so be sure to check back here for updates. Follow us on facebook and twitter to keep up with everything that’s going on.
Start/Finish
The Start/Finish line for the race is near the top of “The Wall” on Lyceum Ave in Roxborough.
Men’s race starts at 8:00am
Women’s World Tour race starts at 12:30pm
Sprint Zone
Check out the Sprint Zone located on Kelly Drive and Midvale Ave.
Riders will battle for the prize of Best Sprinter keeping the pace high and creating a race within the race.
Manayunk
Get there early so you can enjoy the unique atmosphere, great restaurants, and shops as you watch the racers jockey for position before climbing the infamous Manayunk Wall to the finish line.
East Falls Block Party
The East Falls Block Party takes place on Midvale Avenue near Kelly Drive with family-friendly activities. It has great vantage points to watch the action of the Sprint Zone.
Lemon Hill
Located in Fairmount Park, Lemon Hill is a great location for a picnic while watching the pros battle for points to determine the best climber.
Feed Zone
Ever wonder how pro cyclists stay fueled for a full day of racing? Each lap they ride through the Feed Zone on Reservoir Drive at the Strawberry Mansion softball fields to pick up food and drink from their super-skilled team staff.
All Philadelphia International Cycling Classic events take place rain or shine. In the event of severe weather, events may experience a temporary delay or cancellation. If severe weather occurs on event day, we will post updates to our Twitter and Facebook profiles. The World’s Top Teams to Compete in the 2016 Philadelphia International Cycling Classic. Philadelphia, PA (April 4, 2016) – Today, Mayor Jim Kenney announced the Philadelphia International Cycling Classic (PICC) will return on Sunday, June 5, 2016.
The event will be produced by race organizers, g4 Productions, a woman-owned event production company with more than 30-years of experience managing professional cycling teams and producing some of the best races in the country. The PICC features a UCI Women’s WorldTour event and a Men’s UCI 1.1 race and will once again award equal prize money for the men’s and women’s races.
“For more than thirty years, the Philadelphia International Cycling Classic has brought a collection of the greatest male and female cyclists from across the globe to our great city for a day of spirited competition,” said Mayor Kenney. “The Philadelphia International Cycling Classic, as the highest rated one-day cycling event in the country, showcases our city to the world of cycling enthusiasts and spectators. I would like to thank our event producer, g4 Productions, our public employees, and the citizens of Philadelphia for their hard work and dedication to ensuring that the PICC continues to thrive and build upon its legacy as a successful, world-class event.”
The men’s and women’s races will compete on the same course, a 12.3 mile circuit looping through some of Philadelphia’s favorite neighborhoods, finishing at the top of the famed Manayunk Wall.
“Philadelphia is a wonderful cycling city with a rich history in our sport, and history is about to be made again with the inclusion of the Philadelphia International Cycling Classic on the UCI Women’s WorldTour,” said USA Cycling CEO Derek Bouchard-Hall. “The PICC is a wonderful and established event here in the United States, and its prestige, paired with the UCI classification, makes this an international destination for the top cyclists in the world.”
Twenty of the top cycling teams from around the world are confirmed to compete in the women’s race. Powerhouse teams such as Wiggle High5 (formerly Wiggle Honda) which ranked second in the world last season, and Boels-Dolman’s, team of the current World Champion and last year’s winner of the PICC World Cup race, boast rosters with some of the most decorated women in the sport.
The full list of women’s teams that will race this June includes:
Alé Cipollini
ASTANA-Acca Due O
BePink LaClassica
Boels-Dolmans Cycling Team
BTC City Ljubljana
Canyon SRAM Racing
Cervélo Bigla Pro Cycling Team
Colavita | Bianchi
CONADE Visit Mexico
Cyclance Pro Cycling
Hagens Berman | Supermint Pro Cycling Team
HiTec Products
Park Hotel Valkenberg
Team Rally
Team Tibco-SVB
TWENTY16 p/b Ridebiker
UnitedHealthcare Women’s Pro Cycling
Visit Dallas DNA Pro Cycling
Weber Shimano
Wiggle High5. The men’s race kicks off the competition for the day at the top of the Manayunk Wall at 8:00 am. They will race a grueling 9 laps and over 110 miles, battling for KOM on Lemon Hill and the Manayunk Wall with a Sprint Zone along Kelly Drive. A few returning teams confirmed are UnitedHealthcare, Team Novo Nordisk, and Caja Rural Seguros, team of the winner of the 2015 PICC. A full list of confirmed men’s teams will be announced shortly.
In addition to the pro races, the weekend will feature various events, including the Sly Fox Beer Garden, an expo, food trucks and more on Lemon Hill, as well as community festivities in Manayunk, Roxborough, and East Falls. All will feature a fun and family-friendly atmosphere with bicycle raffles, and great vantage points to view the race and cheer for the pros.
About the Philadelphia International Cycling Classic
The longest running UCI sanctioned event in the U.S., the Philadelphia International Cycling Classic is a dynamic and selective circuit looping through some of Philadelphia’s favorite neighborhoods. It features a women’s UCI WorldTour event and a men’s UCI 1.1 level race, challenging some of the world’s top professional cycling teams to climb the infamous Manayunk Wall. The women’s World Cup will return to the United States in 2015 as part of a global push to develop women’s racing, the UCI announced Friday.
The Parx Casino Philly Classic, formerly known as the Liberty Classic, will take place in Philadelphia in June. It will be part of a women’s calendar that will include one-day and multi-day races across Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Oceania.
The news came out of the two-day UCI Women Road World Cup seminar, taking place in Montreux, Switzerland this week, which brought together the major stakeholders in women’s cycling. The UCI used the seminar to lay out its plans for women’s cycling over the next two years.
“We have taken another step in favor of women’s cycling,” said Tracey Gaudry, UCI Vice President and President of the Women’s Commission. “The UCI Women Road World Cup seminar highlighted the progress already accomplished in 2014, which we are going to build on to raise and expand the platform for a new professional series.”
The UCI will continue to focus on increasing the number of televised women’s events in 2015, according to a release. TV coverage was improved dramatically in 2014, with 152 hours of broadcasting largely made possible by investment from the UCI and sponsor The Sufferfest, with a total viewership of about 15 million across 30 channels. The races were followed by nearly 300,000 people on the UCI’s YouTube channel.
Proposals for 2016 include a significant increase in the number of available race days through both one-day Classics and stage races. The increase in racing days would take place under “an improved model, designed to increase the professionalism of our sport,” the release states.
“I thank the organizers for the quality of their contributions, which reflect the growing professionalization of women’s cycling, one of the priorities of my program,” UCI President Brian Cookson said. “I am looking forward to meeting all our partners again in 2015, so that together we can add a new dimension to women’s road cycling.”