The UCI World Cycling event is scheduled to take place from September 19th through the 27th in Richmond. One of the routes will pass through historic Church Hill and will include the cobble stone climb up the side of Libby Hill Park and the 23rd Street ascent up Taylor’s Hill between Franklin and Grace Streets.
RABA Member John Johnson (J.J.) has generously offered to provide his historic Church Hill home (2520 East Franklin Street – Anthony Turner House) as RABA Central from Thursday, September 24th through Sunday, September 27th. RABA members are being offered the exclusive opportunity to attend and view the event from this premier location. It’s only one block from Libby Hill Park and three blocks from the 23rd Street climb!
As a RABA V.I.P. you will be able to ride your bike to the location where it will be checked and secured and enjoy lunch with other club members while viewing world class cyclists from the front porch, sidewalk along Franklin Street, or the big screen TV after the peloton passes the house. Or you could use RABA Central as your home base during the races and walk to nearby viewing points – it’s up to you. Keep in mind that this part of the City will be crowded with tourists and cycling enthusiasts from around the world. Libbie Hill Park will be popular as a highly sought after observation point and the location for UCI V.I.P. tents where passes cost $500.00 per person. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to watch riders from across the globe compete in our own City. All proceeds will help support the Bikes for Kids initiative.
Registration:
After viewing the Event Schedule to determine which day(s) are most desirable for you use the appropriate links below to register now without delay. A limited number of spaces are available each day. Select any day or combination of days at $30.00 (RABA members)/$50.00 (Non-members) each or get a four day pass for only $100.00 (RABA members)/$175.00(Non-members). If you can’t attend – consider making a donation to Bikes for Kids using this link or buy a RABA V.I.P. pass for a friend.
- Register for Thursday, Sept. 24
- Register for Friday, Sept. 25
- Register for Saturday, Sept. 26
- Register for Sunday, Sept. 27
- Register for All Four Days (Sept. 24-27)
Parking Options:
The race route will be closed to traffic beginning one hour before the start of each of the RABA Central event days (see times below). It would be best to park early and ride your bike to RABA Central before the roads are closed. You are cautioned against driving to RABA Central as many roads will be closed and high traffic volumes could make it difficult to arrive on time.
| 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. |
* Courses will close to traffic up to 1 hour before start time and re-open up to 1 hour after estimated finish time, all times listed in Eastern Standard Time
Three or more volunteers will be needed each day to support this event. Please contact J.J. (John Johnson) at mksm1@msn.com or call: (804) 814-1066 or try Paul A. Johnson at: palanjohnson@hotmail.com or call: (804) 432-4010 for details.