Cycling pros and enthusiasts will be hitting the streets of Arlington this weekend for the return of the Amazon Armed Forces Cycling Classic.
The event, now in its 28th year, will include two days of races on Saturday and Sunday, benefiting the nonprofit Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) — and bringing some road closures.
“From fast-paced racing like the iconic Clarendon Cup to family-friendly activities including kids’ races, the event offers something for everyone — whether you’re riding, cheering, or simply soaking in the energy of one of the area’s most anticipated spring traditions,” a spokesperson said.
The Cycling Classic kicks off on Saturday morning with the Challenge Ride. This race, which welcomes cyclists of all skill levels, begins and ends in D.C., but crosses the Potomac into National Landing and heads north along Richmond Highway up to Rosslyn.
Proceeds from one category in the Challenge Ride, the Pride Ride, benefit the Capital Pride Alliance. The following road closures are scheduled on Saturday.
From approximately 4:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- 12th Street S., from S. Eads Street to Crystal Drive
- Crystal Drive, from 12th Street S. to 15th Street S. (Local traffic only)
- S. Clark Street, from 12th Street S. to 14th Road S.
- 14th Road S., from S. Clark Street to 15th Street S.
- Westbound 15th Street S., from Crystal Drive to S. Eads Street
- S. Eads Street, from 12th Street S. to Army Navy Drive
- Long Bridge Drive from 10th Street S. to 12th Street S.
- Richmond Highway, from 20th Street S. to I-395
- Route 110, from Richmond Highway to Wilson Blvd/I-66
- Army Navy Drive from S. Eads Street, from 12th Street S.
Racing continues on Sunday with the Clarendon Cup Cycling Classic, a longstanding pro/amateur race that will bring the following road closures.
From approximately 3:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Wilson Blvd, from N. Highland Street to Washington Blvd
From approximately 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Wilson Blvd, from N. Edgewood Street to N. Highland Street
- Wilson Blvd, from 10th Street N. to Washington Blvd
- N. Fillmore Street, from Clarendon Blvd to Wilson Blvd – there will be no access to Clarendon Blvd from N. Fillmore Street
- Clarendon Blvd, from Washington Blvd to N. Edgewood Street
- Washington Blvd, from Kirkwood Road to N. Garfield Street
- Westbound Washington Blvd, from N. Garfield Street to 10th Street N.
- N. Highland Street, from Washington Blvd to 13th Street N. – access to the public parking garage in the 1300 block of N. Highland Street will be available.
- N. Garfield Street, from Clarendon Blvd to Wilson Blvd
