Steps away from the Start/Finish Line, the Greater Richmond Convention Center will host the Richmond2015 FanFest from Sunday, September 20 to Sunday, September 27.

The FanFest will be the hub for all the World Championships action; more than 100 vendors and exhibitors - from sponsors such as CarMax to local shops populating Virginia Row. The top cycling companies and products will be showcased at FanFest and you'll see the best of Richmond – as local businesses demonstrate what makes Richmond and Virginia so special.

FanFest Hours of Operation 11AM - 6PM

The Official UCI awards ceremonies will take place in FanFest at the end of each day

LIVE Music, COLD beer and GREAT food

FanFest will be located in the Greater Richmond Convention Center, only a few steps from the Start AND Finish at Broad & 5th in the heart of downtown

Opportunities for fans to take pictures with riders and get autographs

LIVE daily coverage of the race will be shown on big screens in FanFest

Conquer the Cobbles mass participation ride events (September 25) on the Worlds course will bring thousands of participants into the FanFest for registration and pre-event activities.

Cycling interactives for adults and kids

WORLDS BY THE NUMBERS 500 media outlets from 35 countries

media outlets from 35 countries 400 hours of live global television

hours of live global television 450,000+ on-site spectators over the course of 9 days

on-site spectators over the course of 9 days $158 million in projected economic impact for Virginia 9 Days

Days 12 Races

Races 1,000 Elite Athletes

Elite Athletes 70+ Nations Comprehensive Marketing The FanFest will be promoted throughout all event avenues, including:

State of the Art Mobile App

Signage Throughout venue

Start/Finish line announcements,

Inclusion in FanFest Official Program & Exhibit Floor Map (additional advertising opportunities available)

Social Media Promotions

And more!

Event Layout

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AT THE UCI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FANFEST 2015 Below is a broad overview of the event as it pertains to the FanFest Expo being held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. All FanFest activities will take place in the main Exhibit Hall, situated within a block of the finish line of all UCI races. FanFest is open to the public and is a free event. The event expects to engage 450,000 spectators over the course of nine days, with the major crowds gathering along the course and at the START/FINISH line on the final Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The awards ceremony for all races will be held on the FanFest floor following the finish of each race. Large screen televisions and monitors will provide live Live racing action during the race.

Conquer the Cobbles mass participation ride events (September 25) on the Worlds course will bring thou- sands of participants into the FanFest for registration and pre-event activities.

FanFest activities include event merchandise, Virginia finest vendors, sponsor booths, a kid’s safety zone, industry vendors, demos and workshops, a music and entertainment stage, as well as delicious food and beverages to keep every- one happy. A full schedule of activities will be announced mid-summer 2015.

Not Permitted No outside Food or Beverage

No weapons of any kind – including firearms, pocket knives etc.

No bags larger than 20”x15”x8”

No artificial noise makers or fireworks

No sticks/ poles or other like items including selfie sticks

No hard-sided or soft coolers

No laser pointers

No Skateboards, rollerblades, heelies, bicycles

No UAV/ Drone devices IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING MANAGEMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO PROHIBIT ADDITIONAL ITEMS IT DEEMS NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST OF GUEST / PARTICIPANT SAFETY