Maryland’s biggest block party!
The 2025 Maryland Cycling Classic takes place Sept. 4-6 and will be filled with many opportunities for the community to be engaged in a unique way with free participatory events and an interactive festival with local flavor while watching the world’s best cyclists from around the world compete for the Maryland Cycling Classic champion jersey.
The experience Maryland Cycling Classic will bring together people from outside the state and around the world with the local citizens for a one-of-a-kind experience that celebrates everything great about Maryland and its largest city Baltimore.
Weekend of Events
SATURDAY | September 6, 2025
- Maryland Cycling Classic (Women’s Race)
- Start: 8:30 AM @ Harbor Point (Central Plaza)
- Finish: Est. 11:40 – 11:45 AM @ Inner Harbor (E.Pratt & Market)
- Circuits: 4 | Distance: 71.6 miles (115.2 km)
- Women’s Awards Ceremony Time: 12:45 PM, following Men’s Start
- Location: Harbor Point (Central Plaza)
- Maryland Cycling Classic (Men’s Race)
- Start: 12:30 PM @ Harbor Point (Central Plaza)
- Finish: Est. 4:21 – 4:46 PM @ Inner Harbor (E.Pratt & Market)
- Circuits: 6 | Distance: 107.4 miles (172.8 km)
- Men’s Awards Ceremony Time: Following Men’s Race
- Location: Finish Line (on course)
Free Finish Line Festival, Market Place between E. Pratt Street and Lombard St. 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, September 6 • Noon–4 PM
Eastern Ave. & S. Linewood @ Pulaski Monument in Patterson Park
Bring your bike, bring your family, and get ready to celebrate an exciting weekend of cycling and community fun.
What’s rolling your way?
🍔 Food Trucks
🚴♀️ Kid’s Obstacle Course & Pump Track
🎨 KP Spin Art Bike
🔧 On-Site Bike Mechanics
🔥 Stunt Bike Demos
👨👩👧👦 Family Bike Loop (Route out to the Feed Zone and back)
🚴♂️ Cycling Clinics & Challenge Events
🚴 Learn-to-Ride Clinics
🧢 Limited Free Loaner Bikes & Helmets (while supplies last)
💧 Free Water Bottles & Giveaways
🩹 First Aid Station
🌟 Appearances by Pro Cyclists & Olympians!
FRIDAY | September 5, 2025
- Kick Off Press Conference
- 1:00 – 2:00 PM
- Location: Renaissance Hotel, 5th Floor, Maryland Ballroom E
- Top athletes, race organizers and governmental leaders
- Opening Ceremony / Team Introductions / Public Concert
- 5:00 – 9:00 PM
- Location: Harbor Point (Central Plaza)
- Opening ceremony; 15 women’s and 15 men’s teams announced on stage
THURSDAY | September 4, 2025
- Welcome Reception
- 6:00 – 9:00 PM
- Location: TBD
- Honoring excellence in women’s cycling and Community Forum: elevating cycling awareness in Baltimore, hosted by People for Bikes.
WEDNESDAY | September 3, 2025
- Kaiser Permanente In the Community
*All Events and Dates are Subject to Change
