Twelve world championship races will take place in Richmond, Virginia over nine days, Sept. 19-27, 2015 drawing the eyes of the world to this preeminent competition, held under the auspices of the UCI, the International Cycling Union.  The event, which is expected to attract 450,000 onsite spectators over nine days of racing, will be seen by hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide.

More than 1,000 cyclists – Elite Men and Women, Under-23 Men and Junior Men and Women – from more than 75 countries will compete in three disciplines: the traditional Road Race, Individual Time Trial and Team Time Trial.

The event, which is being held in the United States for the first time since 1986, culminates with the traditional road races on Sept. 26 (women) and Sept. 27 (men).

Official Schedule

DATE                         EVENT                                               Start Time/Finish Time (EDT)*

Sat., Sept. 19              Team Time Trial Training                   9 a.m./12 p.m.

Sat., Sept. 19              Time Trial Circuit Training                 1 p.m./2:30 p.m.

Sun., Sept. 20             Team Time Trial (Women)                 11:30 a.m./12:55 p.m.

Sun. Sept. 20              Team Time Trial (Men)                       1:30 p.m./3:35 p.m.

Mon., Sept. 21             Individual Time Trial (Jr. Women)        10 a.m./11:10 a.m.

Mon., Sept. 21             Individual Time Trial (U23 Men)           11:30 a.m./3:50 p.m.

Tues., Sept. 22            Individual Time Trial (Jr. Men)              9:30 a.m./1:05 p.m.

Tues., Sept. 22             Individual Time Trial (Elite Women)     1:30 p.m./4:45 p.m.

Wed., Sept.

23             Individual Time Trial (Elite Men)           1 p.m./3:35 p.m.

Thurs., Sept. 24          Road Race Training                             10 a.m./12 p.m.

Fri., Sept. 25               Road Race (Jr. Women)                      10 a.m./11:50 a.m.

Fri., Sept. 25               Road Race (U23 Men)                        12:45 p.m./4:50 p.m.

Sat., Sept. 26               Road Race (Jr. Men)                           9 a.m./12:15 p.m.

Sat. Sept. 26                Road Race (Elite Women)                   1 p.m./4:25 p.m.

Sun., Sept. 27              Road Race (Elite Men)                       9 a.m./3:40 p.m.

 

Road Race Map, Video | Elite Men’s Individual Time Trial Map, Video| Individual Time Trial Map,Video |Team Time Trial Map, Video

The course features a particularly challenging section, the 23rd Street Climb, which will be included in all five world  championship road races.  Partially cobbled, this section of the course offers an experience reminiscent of the great European races.

The event features a broad range of fan experiences as well, including a chance for people to ride and run the very same course on which these top competitors will race.  Organizers are putting on a pair of evening public participation events called “Conquer the Cobbles,” both a running race and a bike ride that will give participants a chance to experience the same course that will be contested by competitors from more than 70 countries.

On Thursday, Sept. 24 beginning at 7 p.m., participants can enjoy a 10-mile running race that showcases the history and beauty of Monument Avenue in Richmond as well as the challenging climbs of Libby Hill and 23^rd Street. The following night, Sept. 25 beginning at 7 p.m., cyclists will get their crack at the championship circuit that awaits the best riders in the world. The riding event is limited to 2,015 entrants. Both events will provide participants with the safety of a completely closed course, live announcers and a festival atmosphere.

The Elite Women and Elite Men will compete for World Championships on the Road Circuit Course on the following weekend, Sept. 26 and 27, respectively.

“Imagine getting the chance to play Augusta the day before The Masters or Centre Court during Wimbledon’s fortnight,” said Tim Miller, chief operating officer of Richmond 2015. “This truly is a unique opportunity for riders and runners to test themselves on the same course that will challenge the world’s best cyclists.”

Registration for both events is open now at www.sportsbackers.org.