TD Bank Philadelphia International Cycling Championship

Date

June 5, 2011

The Race

The world’s most competitive cyclists turn their sights on Philadelphia for the annual TD Bank Philadelphia International Cycling Championship every June, when about 300,000 fans line an arduous road course to watch hundreds of elite pro cyclists whip through some of Philadelphia’s most beautiful streets.

The scenic course includes the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Kelly Drive, and, of course, the infamous Manayunk “Wall,” a 17% grade hill rising sharply off the banks of the Schuylkill River.

The race is a culmination of a weekend of related festivities that are great for the entire family.

VIP Tickets

Catch all the pageantry and race action of America’s biggest international cycling classic from Champions Row, the limited access, fully catered VIP tents, curbside and right at the start/finish line OR Top of the Manayunk Wall. Click here for more information and to buy tickets.

Best Places To Watch

A selection of the best places to watch the race:

• The “Feed Zone” located near the start/finish line along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
• The Family Fun Zone on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art
• Along Main Street in Manayunk
• Along the Manayunk Wall
• Lemon Hill in Fairmount Park
• Various spots along Kelly Drive in Fairmount Park (note: you will have to walk, as Kelly Drive will be closed to traffic during the race)

Book Your Stay

Make it a weekend vacation with our 2-night, money-saving hotel package. The Philly Overnight® Hotel Package gets you free hotel parking for two nights, upwards of a $75 value.

The Weekend

For great ideas of how to fill your weekend in Philadelphia, check out our three new itineraries — one is customized especially for families with kids, another is for nightlife hounds and the third is for food lovers.

Take your pick and plan your own fun-filled June weekend in Philadelphia. The weather is going to be gorgeous.

Official Website

For more information about the race details, visit the Official website of the TD Bank Philadelphia International Cycling Championship.

The Family Fun Zone

Don’t miss the TD Bank Family Fun Zone at the Steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art during the race, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

While you wait for the cyclists to return to the Parkway at the start of each lap, take a stroll on the “boardwalk” in TD Bank’s Family Fun Zone. From your favorite boardwalk rides and games to giveaways and delicious treats, the Family Fun Zone is totally FREE for everybody and sure to keep the entire family entertained.

The Philadelphia International Championship is part of an expanded Pennsylvania Triple Crown of Cycling, which includes the Lehigh Valley Classic and the Reading Classic.

All three races are Pro Cycling Tour events, an expanding national series that will link the best pro races in the country.

In town for the race?

Coming in from out of town for the race? We’ve got a great hotel package offer for you, plus hotel descriptions, ratings, photos and more to help you choose.

Looking for other attractions? The Zoo is right there. So is the Art Museum, Franklin Institute and a lot more.

For food, check out our extensive Dining Section, with suggestions for brunch bets, alfresco eats, awesome pub grub options and much more.