General:

You must be 18 years of age or older, of reasonable good health, and a competent Brompton Rider on the day of the Event in order to participate.

What you need to bring:

1. Photo identification
2. Brompton bike
3. Cycle helmet
4. A valid ticket
5. Approved clothing (see Equiptment and Clothing section below)

Failure to bring these items may result in you being disqualified from the race.

The Brompton World Championship race involves 50 riders on a fast and exciting urban circuit. All riders share a collective responsibility for the safety of themselves and all other participants in the event and must consider the safety of all participants at all times. Specifically:

1. Absolutely NO electric bikes or bikes with motors will be allowed to participate in the races.
2. Riders must ensure that all bikes are correctly assembled in line with Brompton guidelines.
3. All competitors must observe and exercise extreme care when contesting racing.
4. Riders must overtake slower riders on the right, with slower riders keeping to the left.
5. When lapped, competitors must allow riders to pass safely.
6. The onus of keeping to the course rests with the rider.
7. Competitors who ride dangerously shall be liable to disqualification.
8. Lapped riders are allowed to continue in the race but shall not give pace nor shelter to a rider by whom they have been lapped. Otherwise, riders in the circuit race may take pace or shelter from each other.

In line with British Cycling's policy for Competitive Activity, the BWC will incorporate both Male/Open and Female finals. The policy will see the implementation of an ‘Male/Open’ category alongside a ‘Female’ category. This means that the current men’s category will be consolidated into the ‘Male/Open’ category.

Transgender women, transgender men, non-binary individuals and those whose sex was assigned male at birth will be eligible to compete in the ‘Male/Open’ category. The ‘Female’ category will remain in place for those whose sex was assigned female at birth and transgender women.

Helmet and Bicycle:

A rider, while racing any BWC event, shall wear properly affixed protective headgear which must be certified to appropriate bicycle helmet safety standard and be of a hard / soft shell construction. ‘Aero style’ helmets are not permitted.

Bikes shall comply with the spirit and principles of the BWC, namely that cyclists compete in the event on an equal footing.

For the BWC races, a folding Brompton with two wheels carrying one rider is required:

Handlebar ends shall be plugged, not merely covered by tape, and other projections shall be protected as far as possible.

1. Tri-bars, arm extensions and/or arm pads shall be prohibited.
2. Water bottles, pumps, spare tyres and race computers must be securely fastened. All other equipment not essential for racing purposes must be removed.
3. Water bottles must be carried in water bottle holders only and be deformable when ridden over.
4. Children or pets may not be carried on bicycles during the event.
5. No adaptations that provide motorised assistance to the rider are permitted.
6. Bicycles must be in a safe condition; organisers reserve the right to refuse participation, should a participant’s bike, in our sole judgement, be considered unsafe for competition.
7. Where a rider is found to be using a bike which, in the opinion of the Championship Referee, is considered to be outside the spirit of the competition, or presents a danger to themselves or others, they shall be withdrawn from the event.

Dress Code:

When competing all participants must be completely clothed from neck to no shorter than mid-thigh in a costume which showcases your personality. Have fun with it!

1. Sports attire (eg visible Lycra shorts/leggings,  tracksuit pants, etc) is not permitted.
2. There are no restrictions on footwear.
3. No competitor shall wear a political sign or badge on his/her racing costume.
4. Any form of eye protection or spectacles worn must be of a non-splinterable material.
5. No competitor who is dirty or untidily dressed shall be permitted to start.
6. If weather conditions dictate, especially heat, the Championship Referee can amend the dress code for the event; shorten the race as necessary; neutralise the race. Notice will be given at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the event.

1. Subject to applicable laws, all participants taking part in the Event do so entirely at their own risk and no liability shall attach to Brompton Bicycle Ltd in respect of any loss or injury sustained or caused by anyone competing in such events.
2. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are medically fit to participate and it is extremely important that you are realistic and truthful about your capabilities and level of experience.
3. You acknowledge that the correct assembly of bikes is an important safety consideration and must be completed in accordance with Brompton guidelines.
4. The race may be stopped at any point if deemed necessary to ensure the safety of participant(s) and/or the public. This will be indicated via the event PA and use of the black race stopped flag. If the event is stopped riders should follow instructions and make their way safely to the Start /Finish Line. If safe to do so, the race may be restarted.
5. The use in competition of cameras attached to riders, or helmets is prohibited. Only cameras securely attached to the bike will be permitted.
6. Use of mobile phones, headphones or other media devices is prohibited while you are taking part in the race.
7. Any rider who interferes with another rider during the course of an event as a consequence of any race incident shall be liable to disqualification.
8. The administration to, or use by, a rider of a banned substance or method shall be a breach of these Regulations and will lead to disqualification.
9. Any rider under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be permitted to start the race, or will be immediately disqualified from the race and withdrawn from the circuit.
10. If instructed by the Championship Referee or a race official, riders can be retired from the race and must make their way to the circuit exit point located beyond the Start / Finish Line
11. Ticket refunds will not be provided if a rider is disqualified from the race for any reason.

The control of races shall be conducted by the Race Management and Championship Referee whose decision shall be final on all matters relating to the competition. The Championship Referee shall have power to decide:

Whether a competitor is properly entered

1. If a competitor is eligible for a race, including clothing and bike meeting these regulations.
2. Hear challenges to the results.
3. Disqualification from the event.
4. Changes relating to the event.

Yes, you will need a non-electric Brompton Bicycle in order to participate in the BWC. If you don't own one, you can always look to hire one from Brompton Bike Hire: https://bromptonhire.com/

Yes! The BWC will be free for spectators to watch, and there will be plenty on site to keep them entertained in between heats.

Yes. You must be at least 18 years of age or older on 22nd June 2025 in order to participate

It depends. Please see 'Equipment and Clothing' under the Rules and Regulations section above for further details.

No, only non-electric Brompton can be used in the race, you cannot use Brompton electric for the race. Non-electric G Line Brompton's are allowed to participate in the race.

To protect the safety of other racers, you will not be able to transfer your place to a friend. However, we will review refund requests on a case-by-case basis if you discover that you can no longer participate in the race.

Our advice is to get your bike serviced ahead of race day. We will have mechanics on site who will be able to assist with small adjustments on an ad hoc basis. You should plan to arrive with plenty of time before your heat to ensure you can be seen.

The heats will be grouped by average ride speed. The participants who finish in the top 50 will move on to the Final Heat, where the BWC winner will be decided.