The course runs along the Lake Erie waterfront, so you have open water on one side for a good stretch of the route. The skyline comes into view as you move through downtown, and there is live music at points along the way. It reads as a city race, with crowds spread across the urban sections and a finish area that has more going on than just a clock.
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