May 26th – 28th, 2018

Winston-Salem, NC

The sixth Winston-Salem Cycling Classic, one of the country’s most-prestigious professional cycling events, will be held May 26-28, 2018, in downtown Winston-Salem. The event will feature one of only two UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale) category 1.1 road races in the United States, as well as USA Cycling Pro Road Tour (PRT) / USA Crit Series Criterium races for men and women. All events will be held in and around Bailey Park in Winston-Salem’s Innovation Quarter. Registration for riders will open in March 2018.

As part of the weekend’s events, Winston-Salem Cycling will also host its third-annual Gears and Guitars Music Festival. This four-day music event will showcase several nationally known artists, as well as regional favorites, in Bailey Park. The 2018 Gears and Guitars lineup will be announced in January.