When you think of Philadelphia and sports, what comes to mind? Maybe Rocky Balboa pounding up the steps of the Art Museum. Maybe the Eagles hoisting the Super Bowl trophy. But for cycling fans, Philly is synonymous with the Wall. The Manayunk Wall, where Tour de France legends like Greg LeMond, Peter Sagan, Lance Armstrong and Andre Greipel could be seen grinding their way up the climb amid a deafening roar of fans lining the street.
That’s the atmosphere four-time U.S. national road racing champion Freddie Rodriguez remembers best.
