The Air Force Cycling Classic Presents Outstanding Opportunity to Watch World-Class Cycling In the DC Area

Join thousands of spectators as cyclists soar through thrilling courses as The Air Force Cycling Classic returns to Arlington from June 9 – 10, 2012. Cheer from the sidelines as some of the world’s best cyclists speed past familiar landmarks, such as the Pentagon and Air Force Memorial, while they make their way from Clarendon to Crystal City during this cycling spectacular.

The two-day event features world-class professional races, amateur cycling, and special courses for kids – all here in the DC area. Presented by The Boeing Company, the cycling extravaganza kicks off in Clarendon on Saturday, June 9, 2012, and then moves to Crystal City on Sunday for a second day of riding and reveling.

Saturday, June 9, 2012
The weekend’s races begin in Clarendon on Saturday, June 9, with the Air Force Cycling Classic’s Clarendon Cup, an event that consists of various races throughout the day:

8:00 a.m.

Men’s Masters Amateur Race: For racers over 40. Cyclists must have a valid USA Cycling Category 1 – 4 racing license to participate.

8:55 a.m.

Men’s Elite Amateur Race: For elite amateurs holding a valid USA Cycling Category 1 – 3 racing license.

9:55 a.m.

Women’s Elite Race: For professional cyclists holding a valid USA Cycling Category 1 – 2 racing license.

11:35 a.m.

Kids’ Race: Free and open to all children, ages nine and under.

12:00 p.m.

Men’s Pro Race: This prestigious race, now in its 15th year, highlights some of the world’s top cycling professionals who will battle to complete 100 laps on a short, exciting course.

Sunday, June 10, 2012
Sunday events move from Clarendon to Crystal City, showcasing the vibrant shops and restaurants of the area with the non-competitive Crystal Ride, as well as a series of races that make up the Crystal Cup. The events of the day include:

7:30 a.m.

Crystal Ride: This amateur, non-competitive ride, sponsored in part by the Crystal City Business Improvement District, takes cyclists through a closed, 15km circuit in and around the Pentagon, Crystal City and the Air Force Memorial. Riders have the option to simply participate or use the ride to raise money for the Air Force Association’s Wounded Airman Initiative.

11:15 a.m.

Kids’ Race: Free and open to all children, ages nine and under.

11:30 a.m.

Men’s Pro Race: This race, including some of the top pros in the world, begins with a ceremonial start at the Air Force Memorial, immediately following an Air Force Flyover, though the official start takes place in Crystal City.

1:25 p.m.

Women’s Elite Race: For professional cyclists holding a valid USA Cycling Category 1 – 2 racing license.

2:30 p.m.

Men’s Elite Amateur Race: For elite amateurs holding a valid USA Cycling Category 3 racing license.

3:25 p.m.

Men’s Elite Amateur Race: For elite amateurs holding a valid USA Cycling Category 4 racing license.

*The Men’s Pro/1 and Women’s races are once again part of the USA Cycling’s National Criterium Calendar.

For more information email info@arlingtonsports.org or call (202) 966-0346 or visit the Air Force Cycling Classic Website here.  Information provided courtesy of Scott Circle Communications.