The Armed Forces Cycling Classic (formerly known as the Air Force Association Cycling Classic) refers to a weekend of

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racing events held annually in June in

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. The weekend consists of several amateur events, and two professional races in the

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format, the Clarendon Cup and the Crystal City Cup. The main sponsor for the race is

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. The race is conducted under the rules of the governing bodies of professional cycling, the

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and

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Clarendon Cup

The Clarendon Cup, known as the

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Invitational (from 2004 to 2008, is a 1 km long

race of

. It is open to amateurs and professionals and has been running since 1998 for men and women. It was formerly part of

's National Racing Calendar, and the National Criterium Calendar. It is currently part of USA Cycling's Pro Road Tour https://www.usacycling.org/national-calendars/pro-road-tour.

Winners

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Women

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Crystal Cup

The Crystal Cup, is also a

race, taking place on a 1.3 km course in

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. It is open to amateurs and professionals and has been running since 2007 for men and women, except for the 2008 and 2009 editions when there was no women's race held, and the men took part in a circuit race rather than a criterium. It is held on the Sunday of the weekend of racing.

Winners

Men

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Women

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References

External links

* {{official website, https://cyclingclassic.org/ Cycle races in the United States Road bicycle races Recurring sporting events established in 1998 1998 establishments in Virginia