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Home > Alternative Sport > Quirky bike races at the IG London Nocturne

Quirky bike races at the IG London Nocturne

By Caroline King - June 6, 2013Posted in : Alternative Sport

The IG London Nocturne at Smithfield Market

The Brooks Penny Farthing Race at the London Nocturne

When: 8th June from 4pm – 10.30pm

Where: Smithfield Market, London

£: Free

What is it?

The IG London Nocturne returns to Smithfield Market this Saturday (8th June) with a whole host of events including night-time criterium racing.

As well as elite cyclists hitting the streets there will also be the more quirky races during the afternoon.  The folding bike races begin just after 4pm with the final at 8.30pm.  Watch riders dressed in their finest city attire hurtle around the course on bikes usually reserved for the daily commute.

Just after 7pm catch another of the more quirky races with the Brooks Penny Farthing Race. See the young and old handle these high wheeled machines around the London streets.

Various cycling-based stalls as well as food and drink stands will be at the event.

More info: www.londonnocturne.com

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