 |
 On Friday, July 9,
2004, the Beverly Hills Cycling Classic -- the first leg of the 17-day
International Cycling Classic Superweek Pro Tour -- returned to Beverly
Hills/Morgan Park, bringing the thrill of professional bike racing back
to the city. More than 125 professional and elite amateur cyclists
competed in the 100K criterium through the hilly and historic southwest
side neighborhood.
The Beverly Hills Cycling Classic was the first race in the 35th annual
International Pro-Am Cycling Classic, a National Racing Calendar event
run under the rules of the U.S. Cycling Federation. Professional and
elite amateur cyclists from Europe and the United States participated,
riding 62 miles in a circuit between Longwood Drive and Seeley Avenue –
about 50 circuits in all. The
day included the Tour de Beverly Family Ride, 5- and 10-mile
family-friendly rides through the historic Beverly Hills/Morgan Park
neighborhood, and tots were invited to participate in the Longwood 100,
a Big Wheel race. |
