Baltimore business owners say they are concerned about significant road closures caused by this weekend's Maryland Cycling Classic.

The road race is returning to Baltimore on Saturday, Sept. 6, bringing professional cyclists from 30 countries.

For the first time, the race will take place entirely within Baltimore's city limits , starting at Harbor Point Central Plaza and finishing on East Pratt Street along Baltimore's Inner Harbor.

The 17.9-mile circuit course will cause traffic and parking disruptions in the city.

The impact on Baltimore businesses

Other businesses on Falls Road in Hampden will be open for the race, but they are expecting a dip in customers.

Melissa Salzman, owner of Lovelyarns, says she is frustrated by the closure. She says a large portion of her customer base

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