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Small Bike, Serious Workout: Racing the Brompton World Championship
A folding bike might not be the first machine that comes to mind when you think about cycling performance. But after racing the Brompton World Championship at Lee Valley VeloPark, Richard Branson discovers that small wheels can deliver a surprisingly serious workout
I’m Racing the Brompton World Championship 2026: A Bucket-List Ride 10 Years in the Making
The Brompton World Championship returns to London on 5 September 2026, and this year I’ll be on the start line. After buying my first Brompton in 2016, riding thousands of miles, touring across the UK and Europe and completing LEJOG on it, taking part in the BWC is a genuine bucket-list moment.