Agnieszka Skalniak-S\u00f3jka of Canyon-SRAM edged Alison Jackson in a photo finish to win the first-ever women\u2019s Maryland Cycling Classic on the streets of Baltimore.<\/p>\n
The decisive move came on the final of four laps of a punchy 115-km circuit that combined cobbles, short climbs and technical corners. A break of four riders \u2014 Jackson, Skalniak-S\u00f3jka, Emma Langley of Aegis and Marta Jaskulska of Ceratizit \u2014 pulled clear before Clara Emond of EF Education-Oatly bridged across to give her team extra numbers.<\/p>\n
And Agnieszka Skalniak-Sojka of @WMNcycling<\/a> takes the win at the inaugural @MarylandClassic<\/a> in a dramatic sprint to the line!@MDStadiumAuth<\/a> #MCC25<\/a> #MDSportcorp<\/a> #mdstadiumauthority<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/1C6knQtcDe<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Maryland Cycling Classic (@MarylandClassic) September 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n The group held off a fading peloton, with Jaskulska dropping away on the final climb. Multiple attacks from EF riders kept the pace high, but the leaders regrouped for a sprint finish. Jackson opened her effort first, only to be overhauled on the line by Skalniak-S\u00f3jka, who took her second win of the season.<\/p>\n Langley secured third while Emond settled for fourth after her earlier efforts. The result gave Canada a near-miss podium sweep, with Jackson and Emond animating the finale.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Canadian Continental squad Hustle Pro Cycling was unable to race due to logistical issues from the UCI. Its official statement is listed below.<\/p>\n A statement regarding @MarylandClassic<\/a> #mcc2025<\/a> #cyclingnews<\/a> @kirstenfrattini<\/a> @Cyclingnewsfeed<\/a> @cyclingweekly<\/a> @CanadianCycling<\/a> @PezCycling<\/a> @cdncyclist<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/VszuqCp6du<\/a><\/p>\n