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A real damn shame (I used to go every year - Manyunk in the morning and Lemon Hill in the afternoon), but I wouldn't blame this one on Lance - this race has been on life support since it lost the US Pro designation. And the course has its charms, but I don't think that was its strong point - the Wall just wasn't selective enough, particularly with so many miles left after the last time up it. The race almost always ended in a field sprint.
I think the crowds and the way the city embraced the event and made it a big part of the calendar every year and it being so spectator friendly is what made it a great event. I hope it comes back too, but I wouldn't bet the ranch.
-Ray
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