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The race is again within the metropolis for the primary time in almost a decade and can convey skilled cyclists to a course that winds via Philadelphia and options the long-lasting Manayunk Wall climb.
For Susan Schaefer, the occasion's return is greater than a visit down reminiscence lane.
"They knew that Philadelphia wanted a focal point for the circuit, and these had been predominantly European riders," Schaefer mentioned of the Manayunk Wall.
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Schaefer performed a key position in selling the race in its early years and convincing native residents to embrace the occasion.
"To open up Manayunk, which was thought-about a hard-drinking little group, to the idea of being closed off for this traditional bike race, which had by no means been finished in america earlier than," she mentioned.
Her efforts paid off.
"Rather a lot has modified since that clip in 1989," Schaefer mentioned. "However the Manayunk Wall stays the identical. It's 250 toes nearly straight up in lower than a half-mile. The riders this 12 months should deal with it eight occasions."
The 14.4-mile circuit begins at Logan Sq. earlier than heading onto Kelly Drive and thru Manayunk, the place riders tackle the Wall. The route then returns to Kelly Drive and continues via Lemon Hill earlier than repeating the loop.
The boys's race will characteristic eight full circuits plus three smaller loops via Lemon Hill, totaling 120 miles.
The ladies's race consists of 4 full circuits and two further Lemon Hill loops for a complete of 62 miles.
"I need them to see the great thing about town," Schaefer mentioned. "Take into consideration the optics once we come alongside Kelly Drive, our Parkway, our Schuylkill River. It's beautiful."
6abc is the unique broadcast associate for the occasion and can present dwell protection starting at 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 30 on 6abc and its streaming platforms.
