PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Philadelphia Cycling Classic has secured additional corporate backing, including a premier sponsorship from Penn Medicine and operational support from Subaru, as organizers prepare to revive the professional cycling event later this summer.
The sponsorship commitments underscore growing financial and institutional support for the race’s return after years off Philadelphia’s sporting calendar and provide key resources for race operations, medical coverage and event programming.
Race owner Race Street Partners said Penn Medicine will serve as both a premier sponsor and the event’s official medical services provider. Penn Medicine personnel will be stationed throughout the race course and will provide rapid-response medical support for participants and spectators.
Subaru of America also joined as an official sponsor and will supply vehicles for race operations, including pace cars, safety support and staff transportation.
The race is scheduled to return Aug. 30, accompanied by an amateur time trial and a charity ride benefiting the American Association for Cancer Research. Organizers are also planning a two-day fan festival featuring vendors, entertainment and community activities.
The sponsorship roster now includes presenting sponsor AmeriGas, along with Penn Medicine, Subaru, Deloitte, Morgan Lewis and TD. Additional support is being provided by media, logistics and consumer brands participating in race operations and event activities.
Michael Nutter, the former Philadelphia mayor and a co-owner of Race Street Partners, said sponsor commitments have helped drive the event’s return.
“AmeriGas was essential in helping us mount this comeback story, and now we are thrilled to welcome Penn Medicine as a premier sponsor,” Nutter said.
Penn Medicine Chief Executive Officer Kevin Mahoney said the health system’s involvement includes supporting athlete and spectator safety during the event.
“In a year marked by so many significant moments across Philadelphia, we’re proud to help bring this race back to the city’s streets,” Mahoney said.
The race weekend will include a charity ride benefiting AACR and an amateur time trial open to recreational and competitive cyclists. Organizers said participants in the charity ride will have an opportunity to ride portions of the course before the professional competition begins.
The Logan Hotel will serve as race headquarters and host professional and elite cycling teams competing in the event.
The Philadelphia Cycling Classic is owned by Race Street Partners, a group that includes Nutter, entrepreneur Eric M. Robbins and business owner Carlos Rogers. Veteran race organizer Robin Morton will serve as race director.
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