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.
Quinn Simmons (Lidl-Trek): USPro road champion, finished 8th in 2022.
Powless: Has finished on the podium twice before, supported by Colby Simmons (USPro criterium bronze medalist).
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.
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.
Men’s Distance: 107.4 miles (172.8 kilometers) – 6 laps. Women’s Distance: 4 laps of the same circuit.