Neilson Powless, Larry Warbasse, Michael Matthews among men's field at Maryland Cycling Classic to challenge defending champion Mattias Skjelmose
Briefly

Preliminary rosters for the UCI Pro-level Maryland Cycling Classic list top male riders including Mattias Skjelmose (Lidl-Trek) and Neilson Powless (EF Education-EasyPost) for the September 6 race in Baltimore. Seven squads that rode the Tour de France plus strong ProSeries and Continental teams are expected, creating a deep, competitive field. The course combines cobblestones, technical sections, and punchy climbs that favor unpredictable racing. The inaugural women's race will use the same course earlier that day, featuring two WorldTour squads, one ProTeam, riders from 21 countries, and leaders Alison Jackson and Tiffany Cromwell among the starters.
With seven squads that were in this year's Tour de France, coupled with some strong Pro Series and Continental teams, this year's line-up is stacked with the most talent the event has seen to date,
It's been great to see many of the top riders from the United States surface on rosters. This year's race promises to be highly unpredictable, thanks to the uniquely challenging course design. The combination of cobblestones, technical sections, and punchy climbs will ensure an exciting and thrilling event from start to finish.
With riders representing 21 countries and teams spanning the UCI Women's WorldTour, Continental level, domestic elite teams, and national squads, the international quality and diversity of this roster is exceptional.
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