The Air Force Cycling Classic will bring exciting races and extensive road closures to Arlington over the weekend.
The nationally-recognized pro cycling event will kick off early in Clarendon on Saturday, then head to Crystal City on Sunday. Here’s the official schedule:
- Saturday, June 11 (Clarendon)
- 8:00 a.m. — Amateur races (for licensed riders)
- 10:05 a.m. — Women’s Pro/Am race
- 11:35 a.m. — Kids race
- 12:00 p.m. — Clarendon Cup Pro/Am Invitational
- Sunday, June 12 (Crystal City)
- 7:30 a.m. — Crystal Ride (open to all, registration ends Friday)
- 11:15 a.m. — Kids races
- 11:35 a.m. — Crystal Cup Pro/Am Invitational
- 1:25 p.m. — Women’s Pro/Am race
- 2:30 p.m. — Amateur race (for licensed riders)
The races will result in a long list of road closures. See the list, after the jump.
- Saturday (approx. 4:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
- Wilson Blvd from 10th Street to Barton Street
- Clarendon Blvd from Washington Blvd to Barton Street
- Washington Blvd from 10th Street to 13th Street
- Highland Street from Wilson Blvd to Washington Blvd
- Garfield Street and Fillmore Street from Wilson Blvd to Washington Blvd
- Sunday (approx. 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
- Joyce Street from Army Navy Drive to Columbia Pike
- Columbia Pike from Oak Street to Pentagon South Parking
- EB Washington Blvd at I-395
- WB Washington Blvd from Memorial Bridge
- Boundary Channel Drive
- Crystal Drive from 23rd Street to Army Navy Drive
- SB Route 110 ramp to I-395 (reopens at noon)
- Various Jefferson Davis Hwy (Route 1) ramp/exit closures