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Rock Racing sponsors Harlem Rocks crit
Rock Racing is the new title sponsor of the Skyscraper Harlem Cycling Classic. The 35th anniversary edition will be be held on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 15th, at Marcus Garvey Park, 5th Avenue and 121st Streets, in New York City.
The crit is a stop on the USA Crits racing series and will be broadcast by World Championship Sports Network (WCSN).
Rock Racing team owner Michael Ball said it was important for Rock Racing to support an event that has annually brought world class cycling talent to one of the nation's longest-standing African-American cultural and business centers.
"The Harlem Cycling Classic fits perfectly with our mission of giving back to the community and making a difference," Ball said. "Rock Racing is proud to be a sponsor of such a great race that has a rich history in the annals of American bicycle racing."
The Skyscraper Harlem Cycling Classic was founded in 1973 by David A. Walker, a former Community Affairs Officer for the New York City Police Department. The list of winners includes George Hincapie, famed Australian 6-Day rider Danny Clark, and World Professional Pursuit Champion Mike McCarthy.
For more information go to www.harlemrocks.com.
