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<\/p>\nThe Maryland Cycling Classic is returning to Baltimore on Saturday, Sept. 6, bringing professional cyclists from 30 countries.\u00a0<\/p>\n
For the first time, the race will take place entirely within Baltimore’s city limits, starting at Harbor Point Central Plaza and finishing on East Pratt Street along Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The 17.9-mile circuit course will cause traffic and parking disruptions in the city. Here’s what you need to know:\u00a0<\/p>\n
Maryland Cycling Classic Route\u00a0<\/p>\n
The women’s race will start at 8:30 a.m. and end between 11:40 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. The race covers 71.6 miles in four laps.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The men’s race will begin at 12:30 p.m. and end between 4:21 p.m. and 4:46 p.m., covering 107.4 miles in six laps.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The route will highlight some of Baltimore’s historic neighborhoods and landmarks.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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The Maryland Cycling Classic’s 17.9-mile circuit course is entirely within the limits of Baltimore City.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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During the race, cyclists will encounter 18th-century cobblestones in Fells Point and will pass Patterson Park, one of Baltimore’s oldest parks, dating back to the War of 1812.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The route will also pass the Washington Monument and the city’s Mount Vernon and Hampden neighborhoods.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The course includes 28 turns, two climbs and a final flat stretch of 1,000 yards.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Fan zones will be located near the starting and finishing lines, near the Washington Monument and in Fells Point.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Traffic and parking impacts\u00a0<\/p>\n
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