{
  "id": 3638425,
  "title": "Manayunk Wall ready for return of Philadelphia Cycling Classic",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/manayunk-wall-ready-for-return-of-philadelphia-cycling-classic",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T01:42:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/manayunk-wall-ready-return-philadelphia-013755264.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns to Manayunk after nearly a decade. The iconic Manayunk Wall climb will again challenge professional cyclists on Philadelphia's course. Susan Schaefer played a pivotal role in promoting the event's return, convincing residents to embrace the race. The Manayunk Wall remains unchanged, stretching 250 feet up in less than half a mile. Riders will tackle the 14.4-mile circuit eight times, beginning at Logan Square and heading through Kelly Drive, Manayunk, and Lemon Hill. The men's race totals 120 miles, while the women's race covers 62 miles. 6abc will provide live coverage beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 30.",
  "summary": "The race is back in the city for the first time in nearly a decade and will bring professional cyclists to a course that winds through Philadelphia and features the iconic Manayunk Wall climb.",
  "key_points": [
    "Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns to Manayunk after nearly a decade",
    "Manayunk Wall climb will challenge professional cyclists again",
    "Race begins Aug. 30 with 8 laps of 14.4-mile circuit"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}