New and Exciting Circuit for America’s Top Professional Bike Race
BALTIMORE (July 23, 2025) – The 2025 Maryland Cycling Classic will make history on Saturday, September 6, 2025 as America’s premier professional cycling race debuts both men’s and women’s competitions together for the first time on an exciting new 17.9-mile (28.8km) circuit course entirely in the City of Baltimore.
“We’re excited to welcome the Maryland Cycling Classic back to our city this September. This year’s event is going to be better than ever, not only because it features a new women’s race, but because the entire course is officially within Baltimore City limits,” Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott stated. “It’s a special opportunity for folks here in Charm City to see free, world-class racing—and folks all around the world to see our beautiful city. I hope to see everybody out there cheering this fall!”
The technical circuit course will test every aspect of the world-class field, from bike-handling skills with 28 turns to 550 yards of centuries-old cobblestones to two explosive climbs to a flat, fast final 1000 yards.
“The old course was great, but we decided to move it into the city for a variety of reasons,” said Jim Birrell, the event’s race director, who manages the technical aspects of the race. “Baltimore is a city of great neighborhoods. We wanted to highlight Baltimore’s famous and beautiful waterfront while telling the story of the city’s rich history. It’s blending the old and new of one of America’s most diverse cities.”
The women’s race, which starts at 8:30 am (EDT), will consist of four laps, covering 71.6 miles (115.2 kilometers). The men’s race, comprised of six laps and covering 107.4 miles (172.8 kilometers), will begin at 12:30 p.m. (EDT). Both races will start at the Harbor Point District’s Central Plaza and finish on East Pratt along Baltimore’s famous Inner Harbor, less than a mile apart.
“It’s been a team effort working back with the mayor’s office, Baltimore Police Department, Department of Transportation and Public Works to get to this level,” said Terry Hasseltine, the president of the Sport & Entertainment Corporation of Maryland, the event’s owners. “We couldn’t be happier with the course and believe it will open up a unique level of engagement for new and existing fans while providing new hosting opportunities for our key supporters.”
The men’s race will feature 5,682 feet (1,732 meters) of total climbing and 3,868 feet (1,179 meters) for the women. Points will be awarded for intermediate sprints after the first lap of each.
2025 Maryland Cycling Classic Race Week Schedule
All times listed are EDT
Saturday, September 6 | Maryland Cycling Classic (Free & Open To The Public) Women’s Race Start | 8:30 a.m. | Harbor Point, Central Plaza
Women’s Race Finish | est. 11:20 – 11:40 a.m. | E. Pratt & Market Place
Awards Ceremony: 12:45 pm, Harbor Point, Central Plaza
Men’s Race Start | 12:30 pm | Harbor Point Central Plaza Men’s Race Finish | est. 4:20 – 4:40 p.m. | East Pratt Street
Awards Ceremony: Immediately after men’s race, Finish Line, E. Pratt Street & Market Place
Exhibitor’s at both Start & Finish Lines, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, September 6 | Community Bike Jam Presented By Kaiser Permanente
(Free & Open To The Public)
Time: 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Patterson Park
Friday, September 5 | Opening Celebration, Official Team Introductions, Public Concert
(Free & Open To The Public)
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Harbor Point, Central Plaza
Thursday, September 4 | Welcome Reception/Forum (By Invite Only) Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Site TBD
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