• Harlem Skyscraper
    Cycling Classic

    New York’s Premiere Professional/Amateur and Community Cycling Event.

    Sunday, June 16th , 2024

  • Harlem Skyscraper
    Cycling Classic

    New York’s Premiere Professional/Amateur and Community Cycling Event.

    Sunday, June 16th , 2024

  • Harlem Skyscraper
    Cycling Classic

    New York’s Premiere Professional/Amateur and Community Cycling Event.

    Sunday, June 16th , 2024

  • Harlem Skyscraper
    Cycling Classic

    New York’s Premiere Professional/Amateur and Community Cycling Event.

    Sunday, June 16th , 2024

  • Harlem Skyscraper
    Cycling Classic

    New York’s Premiere Professional/Amateur and Community Cycling Event.

    Sunday, June 16th , 2024

  • Harlem Skyscraper
    Cycling Classic

    New York’s Premiere Professional/Amateur and Community Cycling Event.

    Sunday, June 16th , 2024

  • Harlem Skyscraper
    Cycling Classic

    New York’s Premiere Professional/Amateur and Community Cycling Event.

    Sunday, June 16th , 2024

  • Harlem Skyscraper
    Cycling Classic

    New York’s Premiere Professional/Amateur and Community Cycling Event.

    Sunday, June 16th , 2024

David Walker

FOUNDER

David Walker — a New York City Police Department’s Community Affairs Officer in Harlem’s 28th Precinct created the
Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic
in 1973.

The Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic was designed as a community event focused on bicycle racing and safety programs for young men.
The event held its initial contest on (Father’s Day) Sunday, June 17th, 1973 ,at (the formally known as)—Mount Morris Park which was just renamed Marcus Garvey Park—in honor of the famed Activist, Journalist and Publicist Marcus Garvey.

Since its inception in 1973, hundreds of national and international champions, as well as Olympic champions have raced the Skyscraper Classic.

Within three years, the race grew and became one of the premiere attractions of the United States Cycling Federation.
Each year the event draws more than 400+ United States Cycling Federation (USCF)—(now known as USA Cycling) licensed cyclist from the greater NYC
area as well as nationally ranked

competitors and international licensed riders—in addition to 100s of community amateur participants.

Most notably is Nelson Beasley Vails,
a road and track cyclist from Harlem. Who won his first series of amateur races at the Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic. He rode as a professional from 1988 to 1995, representing the USA in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California, where he won the silver medal in the 1000-meter Match Sprint, behind compatriot Mark Gorski.

Vails was the first African-American cyclist to win an Olympic medal and he was inducted to the US Bicycle Hall of Fame in 2009. Nelson attends the Skyscraper Cycling Classic every year.

David Walker

FOUNDER

David Walker — a New York City Police Department’s Community Affairs Officer in Harlem’s 28th Precinct created the
Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic
in 1973.

David Walker

FOUNDER

The Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic was designed as a community event focused on bicycle racing and safety programs for young men.
The event held its initial contest on (Father’s Day) Sunday, June 17th, 1973 at (the formally known as)—Mount Morris Park which was just renamed Marcus Garvey Park—in honor of the famed Activist, Journalist and Publicist Marcus Garvey.

Within three years, the race grew and became one of the premiere attractions of the United States Cycling Federation. Each year the event draws more than 400+ United States Cycling Federation (USCF)—(now known as USA Cycling) licensed cyclist from the greater NYC area as well as nationally ranked competitors and international licensed riders—in addition to 100s of community amateur participants.

Since its inception in 1973, hundreds of national and international champions, as well as Olympic champions have raced the Skyscraper Classic.

Most notably is Nelson Beasley Vails, a road and track cyclist from Harlem. Who won his first series of amateur races at the Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic. He rode as a professional from 1988 to 1995, representing the USA in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California, where he won the silver medal in the 1000-meter Match Sprint, behind compatriot Mark Gorski.

Vails was the first African-American cyclist to win an Olympic medal and he was inducted to the US Bicycle Hall of Fame in 2009. Nelson attends the Skyscraper Cycling Classic every year.

David Walker— a New York City Police Department’s Community Affairs Officer in Harlem’s 28th Precinct created the Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic in 1973.
The Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic was designed as a community event focused on bicycle racing and safety programs for young men. The event held its initial contest on (Father’s Day) Sunday, June 17th, 1973 at (the formally known as)—Mount Morris Park which was just renamed Marcus Garvey Park—in honor of the famed Activist, Journalist and Publicist Marcus Garvey.

Within three years, the race grew and became one of the premiere attractions of the United States Cycling Federation. Each year the event draws more than 400+ United States Cycling Federation (USCF)—(now known as USA Cycling) licensed cyclist from the greater NYC area as well as nationally ranked competitors and international licensed riders—in addition to 100s of community amateur participants.

Since its inception in 1973, hundreds of national and international champions, as well as Olympic champions have raced the Skyscraper Classic.

Most notably is Nelson Beasley Vails, a road and track cyclist from Harlem. Who won his first series of amateur races at the Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic. He rode as a professional from 1988 to 1995, representing the USA in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California, where he won the silver medal in the 1000-meter Match Sprint, behind compatriot Mark Gorski.

Vails was the first African-American cyclist to win an Olympic medal and he was inducted to the US Bicycle Hall of Fame in 2009. Nelson attends the Skyscraper Cycling Classic every year.

We are happy to celebrate our 50th event year on
Sunday, June 19th (Juneteenth) 2022.

We are happy to celebrate
our 50th event year on Sunday, June 19th (Juneteenth) 2022.

The 2023 Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic was a great success, with over 463 racers participating from across the U.S. and around the globe. The race was a great way to experience the vibrant community of Harlem and to support a good cause. The race benefits Team Unity, a non-profit organization that provides programs and services to address food insecurity, homelessness, and other challenges facing New Yorkers.

If you’re looking for a fun and challenging cycling event, the Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic is a great option. The race is a great way to see a different side of New York City and to support a good cause.

The 2023 Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic was a great success, with over 463 racers participating from across the U.S. and around the globe. The race was a great way to experience the vibrant community of Harlem and to support a good cause. The race benefits Team Unity, a non-profit organization that provides programs and services to address food insecurity, homelessness, and other challenges facing New Yorkers.

If you’re looking for a fun and challenging cycling event, the Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic is a great option. The race is a great way to see a different side of New York City and to support a good cause.

The 2023 Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic was a great success, with over 463 racers participating from across the U.S. and around the globe. The race was a great way to experience the vibrant community of Harlem and to support a good cause. The race benefits Team Unity, a non-profit organization that provides programs and services to address food insecurity, homelessness, and other challenges facing New Yorkers.

If you’re looking for a fun and challenging cycling event, the Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic is a great option. The race is a great way to see a different side of New York City and to support a good cause.

The 2023 Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic was a great success, with over 463 racers participating from across the U.S. and around the globe. The race was a great way to experience the vibrant community of Harlem and to support a good cause. The race benefits Team Unity, a non-profit organization that provides programs and services to address food insecurity, homelessness, and other challenges facing New Yorkers.

If you’re looking for a fun and challenging cycling event, the Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic is a great option. The race is a great way to see a different side of New York City and to support a good cause.

Latest Winners

Latest Winners

  • Men 40+ Cat1/2/3

    Shannon Scott | No Team
    Nelson Odreman | No Team
    Rahsaan Bahati | Texas Roadhouse Cycling Team
    Juan Suarez | No Team
    Kevin Mcdonnell | No Team
    Christopher Wright | No Team
    Anthony Taylor | No Team
    Garfield Smith | No Team
    Jurandir Dealmeidai | No Team
    GavinRobertson | No Team
  • Men Cat4/5

    Erik Roberto | Britt Racing Team
    Juan De la cruz | No Team
    Brezhnev Sanchez | Road Kings Racing Team
    Alexander Polanco | Rockland Development Program
    Jersham Mcjex saludar | No Team
    Alex Weng | No Team
    Heriberto Martinez | No Team
    Kyle Mcpherson | No Team
    Szabolcs Varadi | No Team
    Jarid Villalobos | Rockland Development Program
  • Men Cat3

    Eric Yonda | Automaticlonelyheartsracing
    Ladonn Williams | No Team
    Daniel Osorio | Krt Racing
    Brenden Siekman | No Team
    Hawel Geronimo | Britt Racing Team
    Jeremy Borden | No Team
    Jose Nunez | Rockland Development Program
    Jayden Li | No Team
    Matt Serra | Rogue Racing P/b Sail Away
    Andres Mangones | No Team
  • Men Fixed Gear

    Gama Lara | No Team
    Matthew Robinson | Centralparkraccoonsnyc
    David Ramirez | Affinity Cycles
    Kris Judd | Automaticlonelyheartsracing
    Philip Jen | No Team
    Sergio Pachon | No Team
    Carver Schildt | No Team
    Budd White | Stanridge X Deathspray
    Billy Scott | Centralparkracoonsnyc
    Conor Kennedy | Weis Mfg
  • Men Pro/Cat 1/2

    Sebastian Motzkus | No Team
    Robin arpenter | No Team
    Andreas Mayr | No Team
    Daniel Feldman | Good Guys Nyc Pb Strategio
    Jonas Schmeiser | No Team
    Alex Juan pablo zapata | No Team
    Dante Youn | Crca
    Stalin Quiterio cuello | No Team
    Florian Weber | No Team
    Ismael Collado acosta | Crca/foundation
  • Men Race 2 Cat4/5

    Cameron Iadeluca | No Team
    Alex Weng | No Team
    Luis Bisono | lue Ribbon – Talent Cycles
    Juan Francisco jimenez abreu | No Team
    Keegan Oshea | No Team
    Ethan Susilo | No Team
    Joshua Mcmillan | Automaticlonelyheartsracing
    Ben Schaffer | No Team
    Bj Allen | Mtdt/mtir
    Paul Michael | Polsinelli
  • Women 30+ Cat 1/2/3

    Dwindally Rosado-rivera | No Team
  • Women Cat 4/5

    Zoey Marks | Dcc
    Ilene Cheung | No Team
    Amber Hindmarch | No Team
    Indhy Mateo | Rueda Durisimo Racing Team
    Nicole Bautista | Road Kings Racing Team
    Arleni Baez | Rueda Durisimo Racing Team
    Emma Von zeipel | Crca/all.ways Racing
    Sandy Ng | No Team
    Sandra Delgrosso | No Team
    Gabrielle Crevier | PCrca/all.ways Racing

  • Women Fixed Gear

    Brittany O’neal | No Team
    Aiyana Taylor | No Team
    Wren Havenh | 49
    Lana Pochiro | Bad Pony Racing
    Harmony Seaburg | No Team
    Elizabeth (dazie) Holt | Shadow Cc
    Mia Guthart | No Team
    Raisa Almeida | Bad Pony Racing
    Briszeida Bullock | No Team

  • Women Pro/Cat 1/2/3

    Kendall Ryan | No Team
    Amber Joseph | No Team
    Colleen Gulick | Competitive Edge Racing
    Galen Bolard | Bad Pony Racing
    Julianna Rutecki | No Team
    Jennifer Darmody | Crca|rockstar Games
    Mara Paula luna sanchez | Rockland Development Program
    Laura Van gilder | No Team
    Megan Kelly | No Team
    EmilySingleton | Crca

  • David Walker
    Founder - 1973
  • Richard Cox
    Director
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