Maryland Cycling Classic

Aired on MPT, September 3, 2023

World-class professional cycling comes back to Baltimore on Sunday, September 3 with the Maryland Cycling Classic presented by UnitedHealthcare. Considered America's premier one-day pro cycling race, the event features competitive cyclists including Tour de France participants, world champions, national champions, Olympians, and cycling heroes from more than 25 countries.

MPT will serve as the exclusive regional broadcaster of the race, offering viewers up to six hours of live coverage on MPT-HD and the MPT live stream.

The 2023 road race takes place on Sunday, September 3 and covers a route of more than 120 miles. The route starts in Sparks in Baltimore County and heads north close to the Pennsylvania line before it weaves south through the county and into Baltimore City, where it ends at the finish line located on East Pratt Street at the Inner Harbor.

MPT coverage of Maryland Cycling Classic

Maryland Cycling Classic coverage on MPT begins at 11:30am on Sunday with a 30-minute pre-race show featuring Jim Hunter anchoring the MPT Sports Desk. Joining Hunter will be Bobby Julich, former professional international race champion, a third-place finisher at the Tour de France, and Olympic silver medalist. MPT will broadcast the race live starting at noon and continuing through to the winner crossing the finish line and the podium ceremony. The network’s coverage will wrap up with a post-race Sports Desk segment.

“For cycling enthusiasts in our region who aren’t able to attend, MPT’s live race coverage is a great way to experience the excitement, color, and pageantry of the top international pro cycling competition in the United States,” said MPT Station Manager Steven J. Schupak.

Schedule

Thursday, August 31
Kick-Off Reception, 6-7:30 pm
Friday, September 1
Kick-Off Press Conference, 1-2:15pm
Mayor's Community Bike Jam, 3:30-6pm
Saturday, September 2
Bridges of Hope (charity ride), 8am-1pm
Team introduction and Opening ceremony, 5:30-8:30pm
Sunday, September 3
Pre-show from the MPT Sports Desk, 11:30am-Noon
Maryland Cycling Classic Start: 12pm
Finish 3:30-5pm
Post-race show from the MPT Sports Desk
Awards presentation est. 5-5:30pm

WATCH ON DEMAND

MARYLAND CYCLING CLASSIC WEBSITE

2023 ROUTE MAP

Promo: 2023 Maryland Cycling Classic

Watch Maryland Cycling Classic Videos

Digital Extras

MarylandPublicTV

Nelson Vails, Olympian and First Black Cycling Silver Medalist

Nelson Vails was the first African American to win a medal in cycling at the 1984 Olympics.

MarylandPublicTV

Herbie Francis, First Black Cycling Olympian

Following Major Taylor's Legacy, Herbie Francis was the first Black American to represent the USA in cycling at the 1960 Olympics in Rome.

MarylandPublicTV

Marshall "Major" Taylor Breaks the Race Barrier

Marshall "Major" Taylor raced on the same streets where cyclists from around the world will compete this Sunday in the Maryland Cycling Classic. He was a legend. The first black world champion in cycling and the second black world champion in any sport.

MarylandPublicTV

Oliver "Butch" Martin, 2 time Olympian

Oliver "Butch" Martin was the second black person to represent the USA in cycling at the 1964 and 1968 Olympics.

MarylandPublicTV

Justin and Cory Williams, the Dynamic Duo

US champions and brothers, Justin and Cory Williams race hard and win on the track. They created L39ion of Los Angeles to help encourage and inspire more people of color to pick up the sport.

MarylandPublicTV

Rahsaan Bahati, 10 Time US Champion and Philanthropist

Rahsaan Bahati is a professional cyclist, 10-time US cycling champion, and philanthropist. After dominating the sport of cycling, he made it his mission to give back to the community and inspire the next world champions to ride.

MPT Digital Studios

Riding Through History: African American Cyclists

Taking a look at the achievements of 7 African American Cyclists.

MPT Digital Studios

Patterson Park Bike Jam 2023

The 2023 Patterson Park Bike Jam brought to you by the 2023 Maryland Cycling Classic.

MPT Digital Studios

Bridges of Hope Ride 2023

The 2023 Maryland Cycling Classic's charity ride sponsored by UnitedHealthcare.