2015 UCI Road World Championships in Richmond. Expect excitement, traffic delays, and detours, September 19-27, 2015
Saturday, September 19, 2015-Sunday, September 27, 2015


The nine-day 2015 UCI Road World Championships, cycling's pinnacle event, will feature about 1,000 cyclists from more than 70 countries. It is anticipated that more 250,000 spectators from within the area and around the world will attend the races. Each of the 12 races will pass in front of the Library along Broad Street. The races begin after the morning rush hour and end before the evening rush hour. Roads will be closed an hour before the races begin and will reopen within an hour after each finishes. Expect excitement, traffic delays, and detours.

For general information about the bike race, see http://richmond2015.com/


A transportation guide providing information on closure of highway exits and streets, as well as detours, can be found at: http://richmond2015.com/2015/08/05/navigate-worlds-transportation-guides/






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