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After almost 5 years, we're bringing back London's craziest cycling extravaganza over a whole weekend, 21 - 23 June 2024.
Expect all the pageantry of the Brompton World Championships as you know it, including the classic BWC race on a specially-designed circuit in the heart of the city. Held alongside the Via Criterium circuit race at the first edition of the londoncyclefestival.
For friends & family of the Brompton community that want to cheer the action on, we'll have a whole host of activities ready for a spectacular day out - from entertainment to food & drink to test rides and merchandise – all in our BWC festival zone. Read on to our ABCs of BWC below to find out more!
Our most frequently asked questions about the BWC.
The dress code is…there is no code. Just one rule – no cycling lycra! Come in an outfit that best suits your style, injects some personality and reflects the fun and craziness that is BWC. We’ll have prizes up for grabs for the best dressed, so get planning! Check back here soon for some style inspo.
There will be up to 500 participants over 10 race heats and a final heat for one rider to be crowned ‘Fastest racer of BWC 2024’ It’s a Le Mans style start, every BWC race starts with all the Brompton’s folded and lined up with all participants making a dash to their bike to unfold to get racing around the track. This year’s race is a total of 4,500m consisting of 5 laps of the 900m track around Granary Square.
Everyone and anyone who’s confident riding and can bring their own Brompton can purchase a ticket to be entered into the race. There are no limits on how fast you have to be. Some of our own Brompton staff will also be racing and joining in the fun (including Will Butler-Adams), as well as participants from local communities, owners from across the UK and oversees, plus our retail network.
Only non-Electric Brompton’s are allowed to race (see Ts & Cs for full details), if you only have an Electric bike, are coming from oversees and are not travelling with your bike, or want to compete and don’t yet own a Brompton, please check out Brompton Bike Hire as an option.
There will be prizes in multiple categories (Best Dressed, Fastest Fold etc.) - get ready to win anything from a one off Brompton bike to helmets, magnums of champagne and more!
It’s free and open to all spectators who want to stand on the sidelines and cheer the race on!
There will be plenty of food and drink options on the day in the festival zone, plus an after party venue on the Saturday for race ticket holders! Visit back soon to hear which partners will be there.
There will be activities running all weekend, Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd April, a big festival atmosphere, racing to watch into the night until 11pm, DJs, community fun rides, merch stores and more. Visit back soon to hear the full schedule of events.
Weighing only 0.1kg and made with carbon rails to be one step closer to a T Line. The saddle is significantly lighter than a standard Brompton Saddle, making it an excellent upgrade for your Brompton. The grippy texture underneath forms easy handling too.
Weighing only 0.1kg and made with carbon rails to be one step closer to a T Line. The saddle is significantly lighter than a standard Brompton Saddle, making it an excellent upgrade for your Brompton. The grippy texture underneath forms easy handling too.
Visit your local dealer for a tune up before the big day.
Don't have time or want to do it yourself? Here's how you can do it at home:
Pump up your tyres before the big day with the Lezyne Steel Floor Pump to a recommended 70 - 110 PSI.
Get yourself some fresh inner tubes to stay puncture free.
Upgrade your tyres.
Continental tyres are the fastest in our Brompton range, while Schwalbe One are the lightest.
Did you know that helmet effectiveness decreases over time?
Dashel helmets are stylish and come in 5 colours to match your BWC ride day 'fit.
Whether traveling by bus or train, the Travel Bag ensures your ticket to transformed and convenient travel is safely packed away when you don’t need it, so you’re ready to roll.
Our Travel Bag is as versatile as the bike itself, with reinforced panels, 4 coaster wheels, and a removable padded shoulder strap. It makes traveling with your Brompton Bike even easier; simply fold your bike in under 20 seconds, slip it into the bag, and off you go!
Brompton was at the festival village at Tour de France Prudential Singapore Criterium all weekend long in October 2022.
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