The Brompton World Championships will return to North America this spring, bringing the world’s most stylish bike race back to U.S. soil for the first time in eight years. The iconic folding-bike showdown will take place at the Sea Otter Classic in April, with world titles to be decided on Saturday, April 18.
In this one-of-a-kind spectacle, competitors have historically been encouraged to don tweed jackets, ties and skirts, showcasing that "Tweed Is Speed." Riders line up for the event’s signature Le Mans–style start, sprinting to their folded bikes, unfolding them with speedy precision, and charging off for a lap of the Laguna Seca Raceway circuit. It’s equal parts pageantry and an all-out effort.
