
Riders get a soaking as they ride through a shower along the steep climb
Photo credit © Jon Devich

After several crashes a few riders contributed some skin to this year
Photo credit © Jon Devich

Brad White (UnitedHealthcare pb Maxxis) goes in for a shower at the watering
Photo credit © Jon Devich

Liquigas spent the whole day keeping riders near the front to keep things
Photo credit © Jon Devich

Riders head back along Kelly Drive towards down town.
Photo credit © Jon Devich

The field makes its way up the infamous "wall".
Photo credit © Jon Devich

HTC-Columbia working at the front to deliver their sprinter to the line.
Photo credit © Jon Devich

HTC-Columbia and Liquigas come to the front to begin to take some time
Photo credit © Jon Devich

Today's top three: Peter Sagan (Liquigas), Matt Goss (HTC-Columbia) and
Photo credit © Jon Devich

Fans watch as the race rolls out.
Photo credit © Jon Devich

Cesar Grajales (Bahati Foundation) was happy to take home the King of
Photo credit © Jon Devich

Local boy Tyler Wren (Jamis/Sutter Home) puts in a hard effort to help
Photo credit © Jon Devich

The break stays organised heading towards the last lap.
Photo credit © Jon Devich

Karl Menzies (UnitedHealthcare pb Maxxis) leads a group up the wall.
Photo credit © Jon Devich

Bike racing in Philly never fails to entertain the crowds, or maybe it's
Photo credit © Jon Devich

The men get a little strung out with the break still up the road.
Photo credit © Jon Devich

No time to stop for bike adjustments during this bike race.
Photo credit © Jon Devich

The men pass under train tracks just before hitting the wall.
Photo credit © Jon Devich

Riders pass bridge after bridge along Kelly Drive.
Photo credit © Jon Devich

Matt Goss (HTC-Columbia) rides off into the sunset after his win.
Photo credit © Jon Devich

Riders were worn and exhausted by the end of the day.
Photo credit © Jon Devich

Numbers in the break start to dwindle.
Photo credit © Jon Devich

The main field starts to close in one the break as the head back towards
Photo credit © Jon Devich

Plenty of activities, such as jump rope, could be found in between laps.
Photo credit © Jon Devich

The Philadelphia Classic podium (l-r): Peter Sagan (Liguigas-Doimo), Matt
Photo credit © MarcoQuezada.com/NYVelocity

Australian Matt Goss (HTC-Columbia) takes the well deserved win.
Photo credit © MarcoQuezada.com/NYVelocity

One of the Liquigas crews passes the Liberty Classic winner, Ina Teutenberg
Photo credit © MarcoQuezada.com/NYVelocity

Will Routley (Jelly Belly p/b Kenda) puts on his pain face after a lengthy
Photo credit © Jonathan Devich/epicimages.us

Liquigas - Doimo were working for a Peter Sagan victory in Philadelphia.
Photo credit © Jonathan Devich/epicimages.us

Photo credit © Jonathan Devich/epicimages.us

The men's peloton hears the roar of the crowd on the Manayunk Wall.
Photo credit © Jonathan Devich/epicimages.us

Cesar Augusto Grajales (Bahati Foundation) put in a good effort to win
Photo credit © Jonathan Devich/epicimages.us

Large crowds as usual on Lemon Hill.
Photo credit © Jonathan Devich/epicimages.us

Colex Tepoz (Amore & Vita), Nick Waite (Kenda p/b Gear Grinder) and Jonathan
Photo credit © Jonathan Devich/epicimages.us

Jamis-Sutter Home p/b Colavita's James Driscoll and Andres Pereyra on
Photo credit © Jonathan Devich/epicimages.us

The Manayunk wall took its toll on the men's peloton.
Photo credit © Jonathan Devich/epicimages.us

The future of professional cycling lines up to get started.
Photo credit © MarcoQuezada.com/NYVelocity

Gentlemen... start your engines!
Photo credit © MarcoQuezada.com/NYVelocity

HTC- Columbia gets to work to bring the break back.
Photo credit © MarcoQuezada.com/NYVelocity

Christopher Jones (Team Type 1) earned his paycheck today- he was on the
Photo credit © MarcoQuezada.com/NYVelocity

A Kenda Pro p/b Geargrinder rider shows how to keep cool on this scorcher
Photo credit © MarcoQuezada.com/NYVelocity

The Wall- chewing them up, and spitting some out.
Photo credit © MarcoQuezada.com/NYVelocity

Andrew Randell (Spidertech p/b Planet Energy) gets much needed medical
Photo credit © MarcoQuezada.com/NYVelocity

Photo credit © MarcoQuezada.com/NYVelocity

Victory claimed. Cesare Grajales (Bahati Foundation) beats The Wall today.
Photo credit © MarcoQuezada.com/NYVelocity

Cesar Grajales (Bahati Foundation) attacks half way to Manayunk to claim
Photo credit © MarcoQuezada.com/NYVelocity

Bobby Lea (Bahati Foundation) sets up his teammate beautifully.
Photo credit © MarcoQuezada.com/NYVelocity

Bernardo Colex Tepoz (Amore e Vita) has a smooth ride through the park
Photo credit © MarcoQuezada.com/NYVelocity

Matthew Goss (HTC-Columbia) wins the Philadelphia International
Photo credit © Jonathan Devich/epicimages.us




