I talk with Rob Laybourn, founder of the Armed Forces Cycling Classic bike race in Arlington VA, scheduled for May 31-June 1, 2025. We talk about the full weekend of family-friendly cycling events, including the Crystal Cup and Clarendon Cup pro/am races for the top men and women racers, the everyone-welcome Challenge Ride on a new course that flows past the nation’s Capital Building, the legendary Kids races, the amateur races and more, including how Rob has grown the event over 27 years to attract top level corporate sponsorship. Click PLAY to watch the interview, and see more videos at the PEZ Youtube channel here.Register and more info at https://cyclingclassic.orgArlington Sports announces expanded partnership with Amazon for the Armed Forces Cycling ClassicARLINGTON, VA, January 29, 2025 Arlington Sports is thrilled to announce that Amazon has secured the naming rights to one of the nations premier cycling events. The Amazon Armed Forces Cycling Classic is set to take place on May 31-June 1, 2025. This esteemed and long-standing cycling event will also expand its footprint to include the District of Columbia.Amazon has been a proud sponsor of this event for the past three years. said Patrick Phillippi, Head of Community Engagement for Amazon in Greater Washington. The Armed Forces Cycling Classic reflects so many key important core values for our company, including health and wellness, support for our military community, and engaging our workforce and local community, all taking place in our backyard.The weekend kicks off bright and early on Saturday,…
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