Richmond, VA: The pinnacle event of the international cycling season, the UCI Road World Championships will be held in the USA for only the 2nd time in its 82-year history, and Richmond is hosting.
More than 450,000 spectators are expected to line the courses at this nine-day event , that will travel past historic landmarks such as Monument Avenue, Libby Hill Park, Church Hill and Rocketts Landing.
About 1,000 cyclists from 70 nations will participate with the winners entitled to wear the coveted rainbow jersey in other races until the following year’s UCI Championship. The UCI Road World Championship is the only racing competition other than the Olympics in which riders are able to compete while representing their respective countries as opposed to a trade team.
Grandstands, VIP areas and fan zones will be available along the course routes and will be both ticketed and open to the public.
Location: Richmond, VA
Dates: September 19-27, 2015
Tel: 804-788-5820
For schedule and circuits: richmond2015.com/