Where to Park: Spectators may park at 100 and 120 Sparks Valley Road (up to 150 parking spots) and walk. Overflow parking at U.S. Lacrosse at Loveton Circle off York Rd. (approximately .7 miles away from start). Loveton Circle will serve as event parking for the entire 1 mile and signs will be posted noting available on-street parking.

START LINE: The race starts at 12:00pm at Kelly Benefits in Sparks, Md. | Address: 1 Kelly Way, Sparks, MD 

How to Get There: From the North – I-83 to exit #24 Belfast Rd/Butler Sparks and turn left at the end of exit ramp, right on York Rd. in Sparks to Sparks Valley Rd.; From the South – I-83 to exit Shawan Rd., left of York Rd., to Sparks Valley Rd.

Why You Should Go: Athletes and teams will arrive, set-up and prepare for the race about 60 to 90 minutes before the start. Fans can observe the preparation, state-of-the-art bikes and potentially talk to riders and/or get autographs. Cyclists must “sign-in” on the main stage where they often answer announcer questions and talk to the crowd about the upcoming race. 

Where to Park: there are several parking locations within the Inner Harbor, see map above, fans can book online to save the hassle of doing it the day of at: HERE

FINISH LINE: 701 E.Pratt The race will finish at the cross streets of E. Pratt and Market Streets, with four (4) laps of a 7.4-mile (12km) circuit of Central Baltimore. The circuit has 19 turns, short climbs, and features various districts from HarborEast, Fells Point, N. Broadway, Washington Hill, Old Town, Mount Vernon, and Downtown Districts. The flat run-in on E. Pratt past Light Street and the Aquarium will be one of the best places to watch the action.

How to Get There: From North – I-83 South to exit on to President Street (note road will be closed at Lombard St.); From South – I-95, exit Russell Street toward Inner Harbor past MTT Bank Stadium and Camden Yards, right on W. Conway Street (note E. Pratt will be closed at Light Street beginning at 5:00 am ET).

Why You Should Go: The finish will feature four (4) passages and the excitement of the color and speed of the cyclists at more than 35 mph, coupled with the accompanying motorcade, presents one of the most unique energies in all of sport. Near the finish will be an exhibitor area as well as two big screens broadcasting live race coverage. The Power Plant Live District and its bars will be the unofficial fans zones and an ideal place to hang out while the cyclists are racing in the county. Live coverage on the race’s Mobile App “Tour Tracker” integrates video and GPS tracking of the race. Baltimore’s CW channel will also be airing the race live.

CIRCUIT: See “Where to Watch” above with estimated times of arrival at starred locations; suggestion is to drive at least 30 min. to one hour in advance of the ETAs in areas designated.

“Bike Jam” Community bike ride @Patterson Park: 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm (Pulaski Monument)

• • A community bike ride for children, families and cyclists of all ages will take place around Patterson Park on Thursday afternoon
  • Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, Olympic athletes and ambassadors will participate
  • The Bike Jam will include bike maintenance stations, bike helmet, and safety clinics and bike course teaching “Rules of the Road”, and a 1.5-mile “Slow Ride” with Olympians
  • Local food vendors will be on-site, and a DJ will provide entertainment during the ride

Come see top riders and teams as they are highlighted on stage welcoming them to Maryland!

Harbor Point – Baltimore, MD 

5:00 – 8:00 PM EST 

FREE Public Event | Drinks | Food