#65 – Ride in the Armed Forces Cycling Classic

The Amazon Armed Forces Cycling Classic is held in early to mid-June featuring two full days of riding and racing from kids to top pros in DC, Clarendon and Crystal City. You can sign up to ride or just come out to cheer them on.

For 2025, these races will be held May 31st and June 1st.

Clarendon Cup 3
Clarendon Cup 3 (Photo credit: afagen)

Saturday will feature high speed bike races on city streets in DC. There will be a challenge ride and amateur races in the morning, followed by the women’s elite/Pro race and kids’ races. The Men’s Pro race begins approximately 1:00.

Clarendon Cup

On Sunday, races begin at 7:00am in Clarendon.

Some of the top pros in the world will participate in the Men’s pro race, which begins at 12:00. There will be amateur races, women’s pro and kids’ races earlier in the day.

For a complete schedule, registration information and course routes, visit the Armed Forces Cycling Classic website.