I know, much is made of the Manayunk Wall, the long hill that the men climb 10 times during their race.
I just think you should ponder this:
The Wall is about a half-mile long. It rises about 250 feet.
The incline of that Wall is 18 degrees.
And it is a lot like hitting a wall: The men ride at an average speed of 25 miles per hour during this race. But when they get to the Wall, their average speed is 8 to 18 mph.
Making matters worse, it's a favorite spot to attack other riders. Welcome to Philadelphia, where the attacks come at the toughest part of the course!