Cycling community aims to reimagine Sheffield’s urban architecture at the Festival of the Outdoors on 23 March 2024.
Adam Simmonite, event manager at Urban CycloCross, said: “This is a great, fun event, and the view from the top is amazing across the city. It represents everything that the festival of the outdoors is about.”
Urban CX started in 2017 with a race around Kelham Island and the Park Hill flats. Mr Simmonite’s vision to reimage spaces by turning urban architecture into cycle racing venues and bringing together the cycling community.
Everyone is welcome to take part, from experienced racers to commuters. According to Urban CX, it is an action packed event with races for all levels.
Mr Simmonite said: “It would be good to get groups engaged that do not usually get involved in the outdoors. We want people to say ‘oh, I am going to have a go at that’. It is changing and adapting every year and it is good to be part of that journey and progression.”
This year, there will be categories for Adult Male, Adult Female, Bromptoneers and Junior Riders. There will also be The Cargo Bike Challenge as teams of four race against the clock.
The entry fees will be split between two Sheffield charities, the Roundabout and Work Ltd.
Have a go or volunteer as a marshall.
Entries are open: https://www.riderhq.com/events/p/tbyf9ksh/enter2
