6. Armed Forces Cycling Classic
#6 Sports Event (new to the list)
Part of the USA Cycling National Criterium Calendar, the Armed Forces Cycling Classic stages races for the nation's top pro men and women, along with races for amateurs of all abilities. The race, now in its 21st year, takes over Arlington: it features the Clarendon Cup, Challenge Ride, Crystal City Cup, and Kids Races on both days. The Clarendon Cup is known as one of the nation’s most difficult criterium races in terms of the technical demands of the course and the competition of racers. In 2018, the Boeing Company served as presenting sponsor for the Armed Forces Cycling Classic, along with supporting sponsors Lockheed Martin, Navy Federal Credit Union, Warner Construction Consultants, Clark Construction, Thales, Altamira, and Crystal City. Next: Summer 2019
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