The Road World Championships is cycling’s pinnacle event, held annually in an international city as chosen by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) through a competitive bidding process similar to the Olympic Games. Last year it was held in Spain. In 2013 it was in Italy.
Worlds is a nine-day event, featuring 12 Championship races for Elite Men and Women, Under 23 Men and Junior Men and Women. It is a rare opportunity for the athletes to compete for their country, just as they do during the Olympic Games. Athletes compete in three different disciplines including the traditional Road Race, the Individual Time Trial and the recently introduced Team Time Trial. World Champions are crowned in each discipline.
The competition will be in Richmond September 19-27, and the city is feverishly preparing for its international guests. This row of bike racks in Carytown is just one small sign. I'm not sure I'll be able to get close enough to see the racers, but if I do, I will certainly post pictures here.
