Maryland Cycling Classic: Powless, Warbasse, Matthews Challenge Skjelmose

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key Highlights:

Inaugural‌ Women’s⁤ Race: This year marks the first time the Maryland Cycling Classic will include a ⁢women’s race. The field is international, with riders from⁢ 21 countries and various team levels‌ (UCI WorldTour, Continental, domestic⁢ elite, national squads).
Men’s Race Return: The ​men’s race is returning after being postponed in 2023 due ‌to the Francis Scott Key Bridge‌ collapse.
key Riders⁣ (Men’s Race):
Mattias Skjelmose (Lidl-Trek): ‌Defending champion.
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Quinn Simmons (Lidl-Trek):‍ USPro road champion, finished 8th⁤ in⁤ 2022.
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Powless: Has finished on the podium twice before, supported‍ by Colby Simmons (USPro criterium bronze medalist).
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Michael matthews (Jayco-AlUla): Returning rider,recently ‌recovered from a pulmonary⁤ embolism and⁣ also named​ to the Australian team⁣ for the Road World Championships.Supported by Swiss and Australian road champions.
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Larry Warbasse (Tudor Pro Cycling): Former USPro road champion, excited to race in the US again after a long absence.
Race Details:
Course: Both⁢ races will be held on a circuit in Baltimore County.
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Men’s ‌Distance: 107.4 miles (172.8 kilometers) -‌ 6 laps. Women’s Distance: 4 laps of the same circuit.