Harlem Cycling Classic

37th Annual Skyscraper Harlem Cycling Classic is set to take place this Father’s day June 20th. Rockstar Games is once again the title sponsor, and we are working hard with them to make this one of the most thrilling and fun races NYC has ever seen. We’ve also got quite a few surprises up our sleeves…

Olympic Champion Walter Perez of Argentina and four-time World Champion Franco Marvulli will return to the city that inspired the Madison, their track racing specialty. German track racing stars Leif Lampater and Christian Grasman will join them to chase the $15,000 prize list for the P/1/2 Men’s Race. There is also over $3,000 for the other categories to chase after, as well as other great prizes.

The pro men’s race will be broadcast live on NYC Life Television (Channel 25) from 4 PM to 6PM. We will also have a slew of top photographers snapping away to capture the action.

The United States Olympic Committee has named the Harlem Cycling Classic as the New York City representative for the worldwide Olympic Day Celebration. A ceremony will be held during the children’s races, between the hours of 12:00 and 1:00 pm.

The race day will begin with a series of Children’s and Community Races from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. These races have been designated as NYC Mayor’s Cup events, which will crown “the fastest riders in New York City.” Each child who competes will be given a free helmet and T-shirt courtesy of the New York City Department of Transportation. Winners of the Children’s Races will each receive a free bicycle!

Adding to the block party atmosphere will be live performances by hip-hop icons Biz Markie and Mister Cee amongst other performers. New York City’s famed Wafels & Dinges and Frites & Meats food trucks will be at the event for all in attendance. Jumbotron screens and a series of amateur races will warm up the crowd for the David Walker Memorial Pro/Am at 4:00 p.m.

The Harlem Skyscraper Classic is the showcase of bike racing in New York City. We’re here to show the rest of the world how exciting and thrilling our sport can be. We hope you can be a part of it on June 20th!

For more information, check out the following links:

Official Site: http://www.skyscraper-harlembikerace.com/

Harlem Crit Bikereg Site: http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=10992

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