Sep Vanmarcke, center, riding for Israel-Premier Tech, wins the first Maryland Cycling Classic. Human Powered Health's Nickolas Zukowsky placed second and Neilson Powless of EF Education-Easypost came in third.

Sep Vanmarcke, center, riding for Israel-Premier Tech, wins the first Maryland Cycling Classic. Human Powered Health's Nickolas Zukowsky placed second and Neilson Powless of EF Education-Easypost came in third. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

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The first Maryland Cycling Classic is a one-day professional 120-mile bike road race through the countryside of Baltimore County and finishing at the Inner Harbor.

Sep Vanmarcke, riding for Israel-Premier Tech, sprays sparkling wine after winning the first Maryland Cycling Classic. Human Powered Health's Nickolas Zukowsky placed second and Neilson Powless of EF Education-Easypost came in third. The one-day professional road race takes over 100 racers through 120 miles of country roads in Baltimore County and finishing at the Inner Harbor.

Sep Vanmarcke, riding for Israel-Premier Tech, sprays sparkling wine after winning the first Maryland Cycling Classic. Human Powered Health's Nickolas Zukowsky placed second and Neilson Powless of EF Education-Easypost came in third. The one-day professional road race takes over 100 racers through 120 miles of country roads in Baltimore County and finishing at the Inner Harbor. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)

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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, right, presents Sep Vanmarcke, riding for Israel-Premier Tech, with the crystal crab trophy for winning the first Maryland Cycling Classic. Human Powered Health's Nickolas Zukowsky placed second and Neilson Powless of EF Education-Easypost came in third.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, right, presents Sep Vanmarcke, riding for Israel-Premier Tech, with the crystal crab trophy for winning the first Maryland Cycling Classic. Human Powered Health's Nickolas Zukowsky placed second and Neilson Powless of EF Education-Easypost came in third. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)

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Sep Vanmarcke, center, riding for Israel-Premier Tech, wins the first Maryland Cycling Classic. Human Powered Health's Nickolas Zukowsky, left, placed second and Neilson Powless of EF Education-Easypost , right, came in third.

Sep Vanmarcke, center, riding for Israel-Premier Tech, wins the first Maryland Cycling Classic. Human Powered Health's Nickolas Zukowsky, left, placed second and Neilson Powless of EF Education-Easypost , right, came in third. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)

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Sep Vanmarcke, riding for Israel-Premier Tech, gives fans a thumb-up after winning the first Maryland Cycling Classic.

Sep Vanmarcke, riding for Israel-Premier Tech, gives fans a thumb-up after winning the first Maryland Cycling Classic. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

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Sep Vanmarcke, center, riding for Israel-Premier Tech, celebrates after winning the first Maryland Cycling Classic.

Sep Vanmarcke, center, riding for Israel-Premier Tech, celebrates after winning the first Maryland Cycling Classic. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)

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Sep Vanmarcke, riding for Israel-Premier Tech, celebrates after winning the first Maryland Cycling Classic. The one-day professional road race takes over 100 racers through 120 miles of country roads in Baltimore County and finishing at the Inner Harbor.

Sep Vanmarcke, riding for Israel-Premier Tech, celebrates after winning the first Maryland Cycling Classic. The one-day professional road race takes over 100 racers through 120 miles of country roads in Baltimore County and finishing at the Inner Harbor. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

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Israel-Premier Tech’s Sep Vanmarcke (left) edges Human Powered Health’s Nickolas Zukowsky at the line to win the premier Maryland Cycling Classic.

Israel-Premier Tech’s Sep Vanmarcke (left) edges Human Powered Health’s Nickolas Zukowsky at the line to win the premier Maryland Cycling Classic. (Jerry Jackson / Baltimore Sun)

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Sep Vanmarcke, left, riding for Israel-Premier Tech, celebrates winning the first Maryland Cycling Classic. Human Powered Health's Nickolas Zukowsky placed second and Neilson Powless of EF Education-Easypost came in third.

Sep Vanmarcke, left, riding for Israel-Premier Tech, celebrates winning the first Maryland Cycling Classic. Human Powered Health's Nickolas Zukowsky placed second and Neilson Powless of EF Education-Easypost came in third. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)

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Sep Vanmarcke, center, riding for Israel-Premier Tech, wins the first Maryland Cycling Classic. Human Powered Health's Nickolas Zukowsky placed second and Neilson Powless of EF Education-Easypost came in third.

Sep Vanmarcke, center, riding for Israel-Premier Tech, wins the first Maryland Cycling Classic. Human Powered Health's Nickolas Zukowsky placed second and Neilson Powless of EF Education-Easypost came in third. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

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Israel-Premier Tech’s Sep Vanmarcke (left) edges Human Powered Health’s Nickolas Zukowsky at the line to win the premier Maryland Cycling Classic.

Israel-Premier Tech’s Sep Vanmarcke (left) edges Human Powered Health’s Nickolas Zukowsky at the line to win the premier Maryland Cycling Classic. (Jerry Jackson / Baltimore Sun)

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Sep Vanmarcke, left, riding for Israel-Premier Tech, stretches to win the first Maryland Cycling Classic over Human Powered Health's Nickolas Zukowsky, right, who placed second. Neilson Powless of EF Education-Easypost came in third. The one-day professional road race takes over 100 racers through 120 miles of country roads in Baltimore County and finishing at the Inner Harbor.

Sep Vanmarcke, left, riding for Israel-Premier Tech, stretches to win the first Maryland Cycling Classic over Human Powered Health's Nickolas Zukowsky, right, who placed second. Neilson Powless of EF Education-Easypost came in third. The one-day professional road race takes over 100 racers through 120 miles of country roads in Baltimore County and finishing at the Inner Harbor. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)

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fans cheer for riders at the finish of the first Maryland Cycling Classic.

fans cheer for riders at the finish of the first Maryland Cycling Classic. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

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The first group of riders approach the finish line for the first of four circuit runs in the first Maryland Cycling Classic.

The first group of riders approach the finish line for the first of four circuit runs in the first Maryland Cycling Classic. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)

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The first group of riders approach the finish line for the first of four circuit runs in the first Maryland Cycling Classic.

The first group of riders approach the finish line for the first of four circuit runs in the first Maryland Cycling Classic. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)

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Riders are greeted by fans along Pratt Street as they finish early having not made the time cut to the Baltimore City circuit of the premier Maryland Cycling Classic.

Riders are greeted by fans along Pratt Street as they finish early having not made the time cut to the Baltimore City circuit of the premier Maryland Cycling Classic. (Jerry Jackson / Baltimore Sun)

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Riders turn onto St. Paul Street as the enter the first of four laps Baltimore circuit of the premier Maryland Cycling Classic.

Riders turn onto St. Paul Street as the enter the first of four laps Baltimore circuit of the premier Maryland Cycling Classic. (Jerry Jackson / Baltimore Sun)

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Jack Drage hands his shoe to a team car for a replacement during the premier Maryland Cycling Classic.

Jack Drage hands his shoe to a team car for a replacement during the premier Maryland Cycling Classic. (Jerry Jackson / Baltimore Sun)

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Riders dive into a turn on Mt Zion Road during the premier Maryland Cycling Classic.

Riders dive into a turn on Mt Zion Road during the premier Maryland Cycling Classic. (Jerry Jackson / Baltimore Sun)

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The second peloton finishes the Baltimore County portion of the Maryland Cycling Classic as they head south on Falls Road, approaching Lake Avenue.

The second peloton finishes the Baltimore County portion of the Maryland Cycling Classic as they head south on Falls Road, approaching Lake Avenue. (Amy Davis/Amy Davis)

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The first peloton of a dozen riders finish the Baltimore County portion of the Maryland Cycling Classic as they head south on Falls Road, approaching Lake Avenue. Riders from EF Education-Easy Post (USA), left, and Israel-Premier Tech (ISR) are in front.

The first peloton of a dozen riders finish the Baltimore County portion of the Maryland Cycling Classic as they head south on Falls Road, approaching Lake Avenue. Riders from EF Education-Easy Post (USA), left, and Israel-Premier Tech (ISR) are in front. (Amy Davis/Amy Davis)

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Spectators gather at the corner of Lake Avenue and Falls Road to watch the riders finish the Baltimore County portion of the Maryland Cycling Classic as they head south toward the city.

Spectators gather at the corner of Lake Avenue and Falls Road to watch the riders finish the Baltimore County portion of the Maryland Cycling Classic as they head south toward the city. (Amy Davis/Amy Davis)

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The first peloton of a dozen riders finish the Baltimore County portion of the Maryland Cycling Classic as they head south on Falls Road, approaching Lake Avenue. Riders from EF Education-Easy Post (USA), left, and Israel-Premier Tech (ISR) are in front.

The first peloton of a dozen riders finish the Baltimore County portion of the Maryland Cycling Classic as they head south on Falls Road, approaching Lake Avenue. Riders from EF Education-Easy Post (USA), left, and Israel-Premier Tech (ISR) are in front. (Amy Davis/Amy Davis)

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The peloton spreads across a north Baltimore County road during the premier Maryland Cycling Classic.

The peloton spreads across a north Baltimore County road during the premier Maryland Cycling Classic. (Jerry Jackson / Baltimore Sun)

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Spectators gathered on the side of Prettyboy Dam Road to applaud the racers in the inaugural Maryland Cycling Classic. The cyclists were approaching Mt. Carmel Road during their second loop around Prettyboy Reservoir.

Spectators gathered on the side of Prettyboy Dam Road to applaud the racers in the inaugural Maryland Cycling Classic. The cyclists were approaching Mt. Carmel Road during their second loop around Prettyboy Reservoir. (Amy Davis / Baltimore Sun)

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A solo cyclist from Hagens Berman Axeon (USA) heads south on Prettyboy Dam Road, approaching Mt. Carmel Road, during the second loop around Prettyboy Reservoir during the Maryland Cycling Classic. He was only about two and half minutes behind the leaders.

A solo cyclist from Hagens Berman Axeon (USA) heads south on Prettyboy Dam Road, approaching Mt. Carmel Road, during the second loop around Prettyboy Reservoir during the Maryland Cycling Classic. He was only about two and half minutes behind the leaders. (Amy Davis/Amy Davis)

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A large group of racers approach the turn onto Mt. Carmel Road from Prettyboy Dam Road during the second loop around Prettyboy Reservoir during the Maryland Cycling Classic. They were trailing the first peloton by about four and half minutes.

A large group of racers approach the turn onto Mt. Carmel Road from Prettyboy Dam Road during the second loop around Prettyboy Reservoir during the Maryland Cycling Classic. They were trailing the first peloton by about four and half minutes. (Amy Davis/Amy Davis)

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Two cyclists approach the turn onto Mt. Carmel Road from Prettyboy Dam Road about 40 seconds after the first peloton, during the second loop around Prettyboy Reservoir during the Maryland Cycling Classic.

Two cyclists approach the turn onto Mt. Carmel Road from Prettyboy Dam Road about 40 seconds after the first peloton, during the second loop around Prettyboy Reservoir during the Maryland Cycling Classic. (Amy Davis/Amy Davis)

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A group of cyclists approach the turn onto Mt. Carmel Road from Prettyboy Dam Road about 90 seconds after the first peloton, during the second loop around Prettyboy Reservoir during the Maryland Cycling Classic.

A group of cyclists approach the turn onto Mt. Carmel Road from Prettyboy Dam Road about 90 seconds after the first peloton, during the second loop around Prettyboy Reservoir during the Maryland Cycling Classic. (Amy Davis/Amy Davis)

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Lead riders cross Prettyboy Reservoir on Beckleysville road during the premier Maryland Cycling Classic.

Lead riders cross Prettyboy Reservoir on Beckleysville road during the premier Maryland Cycling Classic. (Jerry Jackson / Baltimore Sun)

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Cyclists make the turn onto Mt. Carmel Road from Prettyboy Dam Road during the Maryland Cycling Classic.

Cyclists make the turn onto Mt. Carmel Road from Prettyboy Dam Road during the Maryland Cycling Classic. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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Fans cheer the lead riders as they roll through Northern Baltimore County during the premier Maryland Cycling Classic.

Fans cheer the lead riders as they roll through Northern Baltimore County during the premier Maryland Cycling Classic. (Jerry Jackson / Baltimore Sun)

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Moira McGill of Fallston (left) cheers with friends and family as her son Scott approaches with Team USA during Sunday’s Maryland Cycling Classic.

Moira McGill of Fallston (left) cheers with friends and family as her son Scott approaches with Team USA during Sunday’s Maryland Cycling Classic. (Jerry Jackson / Baltimore Sun)

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Cycling fans show their Maryland pride as the racers approach in northern Baltimore County.

Cycling fans show their Maryland pride as the racers approach in northern Baltimore County. (Jerry Jackson / Baltimore Sun)

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Quinn Simmons, (left) of Trek Segafredo, and Eder Frayre Moctezuma of L39ION of Los Angeles, sprint for the first King of the Mountain points during the premier Maryland Cycling Classic.

Quinn Simmons, (left) of Trek Segafredo, and Eder Frayre Moctezuma of L39ION of Los Angeles, sprint for the first King of the Mountain points during the premier Maryland Cycling Classic. (Jerry Jackson / Baltimore Sun)

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The first peloton heads south on Prettyboy Dam Road, approaching Mt. Carmel Road, after completing the second loop around Prettyboy Reservoir during the Maryland Cycling Classic.

The first peloton heads south on Prettyboy Dam Road, approaching Mt. Carmel Road, after completing the second loop around Prettyboy Reservoir during the Maryland Cycling Classic. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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The first peloton heads south on Prettyboy Dam Road, approaching Mt. Carmel Road, after completing the second loop around Prettyboy Reservoir.

The first peloton heads south on Prettyboy Dam Road, approaching Mt. Carmel Road, after completing the second loop around Prettyboy Reservoir. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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Stacey McHugh, holding flag, and her husband Bob McHugh, of Parkton, joined others on Mt. Carmel Road to cheer the cyclists as they made the turn from Prettyboy Dam Road in the first of two loops around Prettyboy Reservoir during the Maryland Cycling Classic.

Stacey McHugh, holding flag, and her husband Bob McHugh, of Parkton, joined others on Mt. Carmel Road to cheer the cyclists as they made the turn from Prettyboy Dam Road in the first of two loops around Prettyboy Reservoir during the Maryland Cycling Classic. (Amy Davis/Amy Davis)

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From left, Stephan and Katja Ehrhardt of Towson, with their children, Robbie, Martha and Nikolas, are all cycling enthusiasts. They await the cyclists heading south on Prettyboy Dam Road, toward Mt. Carmel Road, during the Maryland Cycling Classic.

From left, Stephan and Katja Ehrhardt of Towson, with their children, Robbie, Martha and Nikolas, are all cycling enthusiasts. They await the cyclists heading south on Prettyboy Dam Road, toward Mt. Carmel Road, during the Maryland Cycling Classic. (Amy Davis/Amy Davis)

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An early break tries to form shortly after the start of the premier Maryland Cycling Classic.

An early break tries to form shortly after the start of the premier Maryland Cycling Classic. (Jerry Jackson / Baltimore Sun)

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The peloton rolls for a neutral start on York Road after leaving Kelly Benefits headquarters during the premier Maryland Cycling Classic.

The peloton rolls for a neutral start on York Road after leaving Kelly Benefits headquarters during the premier Maryland Cycling Classic. (Jerry Jackson / Baltimore Sun)

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Cyclists clear the gate at start of the Maryland Cycling Classic

Cyclists clear the gate at start of the Maryland Cycling Classic (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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Cyclists leave the gate during the Maryland Cycling Classic.

Cyclists leave the gate during the Maryland Cycling Classic. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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Riders leave the gate.

Riders leave the gate. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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The Maryland Cycling Classic begins as cyclists leave the gate and head toward the timed beginning of the race in Sparks.

The Maryland Cycling Classic begins as cyclists leave the gate and head toward the timed beginning of the race in Sparks. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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The Maryland Cycling Classic race begins.

The Maryland Cycling Classic race begins. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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Cyclists wait at the gate to start.

Cyclists wait at the gate to start. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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Enthusiastic cycling fans, displaying Columbia and Panama flags, gather at the starting gate in Sparks for the inaugural Maryland Cycling Classic, which drew cyclists from more than 25 countries for the 120 miles race.

Enthusiastic cycling fans, displaying Columbia and Panama flags, gather at the starting gate in Sparks for the inaugural Maryland Cycling Classic, which drew cyclists from more than 25 countries for the 120 miles race. (Amy Davis/Amy Davis)

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A cyclist on EvePro Racing (IR) waves to the crowd before the race.

A cyclist on EvePro Racing (IR) waves to the crowd before the race. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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As teams are introduced, Team L39ION (USA) waves to the crowd assembled at the start of the race.

As teams are introduced, Team L39ION (USA) waves to the crowd assembled at the start of the race. (Amy Davis / Baltimore Sun)

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Maryland Cycling Classic event chairman introduces local rider Scott McGill as Team USA signs in before the race.

Maryland Cycling Classic event chairman introduces local rider Scott McGill as Team USA signs in before the race. (Jerry Jackson / Baltimore Sun)

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Scott McGill Jr., right, and the Team USA gets ready.

Scott McGill Jr., right, and the Team USA gets ready. (Amy Davis / Baltimore Sun)

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Peter Belazy of Falls Church, VA, (facing camera) carries a treat from one of the food trucks stationed near the starting point for the Maryland Cycling Classic on Kelly Way in Sparks.

Peter Belazy of Falls Church, VA, (facing camera) carries a treat from one of the food trucks stationed near the starting point for the Maryland Cycling Classic on Kelly Way in Sparks. (Amy Davis / Baltimore Sun)

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Dirt bike rider Nyerell Fisher, 14, with B360, demonstrate his riding skills to entertain the crowd at the finish line of the first Maryland Cycling Classic. The one-day professional road race takes over 100 racers through 120 miles of country roads in Baltimore County and finishing at the Inner Harbor. Sept. 4, 2022.

Dirt bike rider Nyerell Fisher, 14, with B360, demonstrate his riding skills to entertain the crowd at the finish line of the first Maryland Cycling Classic. The one-day professional road race takes over 100 racers through 120 miles of country roads in Baltimore County and finishing at the Inner Harbor. Sept. 4, 2022. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)

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Chris Clark, of Mountain Bike Stunt, skips his bike over 98 Rock personality Justin Schlegel to entertain the crowd at the finish line of the first Maryland Cycling Classic.

Chris Clark, of Mountain Bike Stunt, skips his bike over 98 Rock personality Justin Schlegel to entertain the crowd at the finish line of the first Maryland Cycling Classic. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)

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Chris Clark, of Mountain Bike Stunt, jumps his bike from about 10 feet over Teddy LaFratta, 8, of Alexandria, Va., to entertain the crowd at the finish line of the first Maryland Cycling Classic.

Chris Clark, of Mountain Bike Stunt, jumps his bike from about 10 feet over Teddy LaFratta, 8, of Alexandria, Va., to entertain the crowd at the finish line of the first Maryland Cycling Classic. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)

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Dirt bike rider Derrick Johnson, 20, with B360, demonstrates his riding skills to entertain the crowd at the finish line of the first Maryland Cycling Classic. The one-day professional road race takes over 100 racers through 120 miles of country roads in Baltimore County and finishing at the Inner Harbor. Sept. 4, 2022.

Dirt bike rider Derrick Johnson, 20, with B360, demonstrates his riding skills to entertain the crowd at the finish line of the first Maryland Cycling Classic. The one-day professional road race takes over 100 racers through 120 miles of country roads in Baltimore County and finishing at the Inner Harbor. Sept. 4, 2022. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)

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Scott McGill Jr. signs an autograph before heading with his teammates to the starting point for the Maryland Cycling Classic.

Scott McGill Jr. signs an autograph before heading with his teammates to the starting point for the Maryland Cycling Classic. (Amy Davis / Baltimore Sun)

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Pratt Street in Baltimore was shut down early in the day for Sunday’s Maryland Cycling Classic.

Pratt Street in Baltimore was shut down early in the day for Sunday’s Maryland Cycling Classic. (Jerry Jackson)

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