How to grab the best view during UCI Road World Championship races

RICHMOND, Va. — There are four courses and 12 races over the nine-days of the UCI Road World Championship races.

Spectators can watch anywhere along the course, but there are also better vantage points and sponsored fan zones. Fan zones offer bathrooms, Jumbotrons, food and drink vendors.

The information below can be printed to have a  handy-dandy guide to all nine days of courses, fan zones, best vantage points as suggested by Richmond 2015, and podium award times. A printable version of those courses an be found here: Where to view UCI races and find Fan Zones.

Note about FanFest. It is open from Sunday, Sept. 20 through Monday, Sept. 27, from 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. every day. All the below amenities will be there every day. The FanFest is where several races start, but where every race finishes.

The info below is organized by date, listed course, fan zones, spectator spots, and podium awards.

FANFEST 2015
Where: Greater Richmond Convention Center – Broad and 5^th Streets
When: Open 9/20- 9/27 | 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

• FREE and open to the public
• Located at the Start/Finish
• Site of the official UCI Awards Ceremonies
• LIVE daily race coverage broadcast via Jumbotron
• Live music, great food and craft beers
• Interactive exhibits and vendors
• KidZone
• Restrooms available

For more information, check out theFanFest page.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 19 – Two courses

• Team Time Trial – 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Time Trial Circuit – 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Head to the beautifulbotanical garden to watch the cyclists at the start of the morning’s course from a classic Richmond weekend spot

• Jumbotron
• Bike Valet

Spectator Spots
These spots along today’s courses offer great views:

• In the morning, between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m., teams will be testing the Team Time Trial course.
  Check them out at:

• The Start Zone at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
• Monument Avenue
• Monroe Park
• Governor Street
• Richmond National Battlefield Park

In the afternoon, between 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., training will take place on the Individual Time Trial course.
Look for participants at:

• Monroe Park
• Monument Avenue
• Governor Street
• Broad Street between 5^thand 12^th Streets

SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 – ONE COURSE

• Team Time Trial – 11:30 a.m. to 12:55 p.m.
• Team Time Trial – 1:30 p.m. to 3:35 p.m.

For some of the most exclusive viewing spots, amenities and fun extras, head to FanFest 2015 or another Fan Zones.

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Head to the botanical gardento watch the start of the action from a classic Richmond weekend spot.

• Jumbotron
• Bike Valet

FAN ZONES (2, in addition to FanFest)
Where: Start at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Finish Zone on Broad Street
When: Sunday, 9/20 | 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

• Prime viewing locations throughout the course
• Jumbotrons
• Bike valets available at Start (Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden) and near Finish Line (Broad Street)
• Food and beverages available for purchase
• Beer Gardens are located within each Fan Zone (not available at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden). Admission is free and beverages are available for purchase.
• Restrooms available

SPECTATOR SPOTS
While the Fan Zones are the best places to watch the races, here are some additional spots along the course that offer great views:

• Richmond National Battlefield Park
• Virginia Capital Trail between Downtown Richmond and Richmond National Battlefield Park
• Main Street near Libby Hill
• Governor Street
• Monroe Park
• Monument Avenue

PODIUM AWARDS
Where: FanFest 2015, yards from the Finish
When: Sunday, 9/20 | 12:30 p.m. – 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• As the action on the course concludes, the party will just be getting started. Head to FanFest to witness history as each World Champion receives the iconic Rainbow Jersey at the Official Podium Award Ceremony. Free and open to the public, FanFest features a beer garden, live entertainment and more than 100 exhibitors.

MONDAY, SEPT. 21

Time Trial Circuit, one course

•  Time Trial Circuit – 10 a.m. to 11:10 a.m.
•  Time Trial Circuit – 11:30 a.m. to 3:50 p.m.

FAN ZONES (1, in addition to FanFest)
Where: Start/Finish, near FanFest
When: Monday, 9/21 | 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

• Prime viewing locations throughout the course
• Jumbotrons
• Bike valets
• Food and beverages available for purchase
• Beer Gardens are located within each Fan Zone. Admission is free and beverages are available for purchase.
• Restrooms available

SPECTATOR SPOTS
While Fan Zones are the best places to watch the races, here are some additional spots along the course that offer great views:

• Monroe Park
• Monument Avenue
• Governor Street

PODIUM AWARDS
Where: FanFest 2015, yards from the Finish
When: Monday, 9/21 | 12 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 22 – One course

• Time Trial Circuit – 9:30 a.m. to 1:05 p.m.
• Time Trial Circuit – 1:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

For some of the most exclusive viewing spots, amenities and fun extras, head to FanFest 2015.

FAN ZONES (1, in addition to FanFest)
Where: Start/Finish outside, at Broad and 5th streets
When: Tuesday, 9/22 | 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

SPECTATOR SPOTS
While the FanZones are the best places to watch the races, here are some additional spots along the course that offer great views:

• Start on 3^rdStreet between Broad and Marshall Streets
• Broad Street between 2^ndand Belvidere Streets
• Monroe Park
• Monument Avenue
• Governor Street

PODIUM AWARDS
Where: FanFest 2015, yards from the Finish
When: Tuesday, 9/22 | 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23 – one course

Men’s Elite Time Trial – 1 p.m. to 3:35 p.m.

For some of the most exclusive viewing spots, amenities and fun extras, head to FanFest 2015.

FAN ZONES (3 spots – one unofficial — in addition to FanFest)

Where: Finish Line area on Broad Street, Kings Dominion, and the Hanover Bike Fest(click HERE)

When: Wednesday, 9/23 | 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

• FREE admission at Kings Dominion Fan Zone
• Prime viewing locations throughout the course
• Jumbotrons
• Bike valet (available only at Start/Finish)
• Food and beverages available for purchase
• Beer Gardens are located within each Fan Zone. Admission is free and beverages are available for purchase.
• Restrooms available

SPECTATOR SPOTS
While Fan Zones are the best places to watch the races, here are some additional spots along the course that offer great views:

• Hanover Street Courthouse
• Monroe Park
• Monument Avenue
• Governor Street
• The turn at South 2^ndand Main Streets

PODIUM AWARDS
Where: FanFest 2015, yards from the Finish
When: Wednesday, 9/23 | 4 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 24 – One course, trial

• Road Circuit – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

For some of the most exclusive viewing spots, amenities and fun extras, head to FanFest 2015.

SPECTATOR SPOTS
While Fan Zones are the best places to watch the races, here are some additional spots along the course that offer great views:

• Broad Street between Belvidere and 2^ndStreets
• Monroe Park
• Monument Avenue
• Corner of Lombardy and Main Streets
• Virginia Capital Trail on Dock Street
• Main Street Station
• Governor Street

FRIDAY, SEPT. 25

• Road Circuit – 10 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.
• Road Circuit – 12:45 p.m. to 4:50 p.m.

For some of the most exclusive viewing spots, amenities and fun extras, head to FanFest 2015.

FAN ZONES (3, in addition to FanFest)
Where: Start/Finish, Libby Hill, 23^rd Street
When: Friday, 9/25 | 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

• Prime viewing locations throughout the course
• Jumbotrons (not available at 23^rdStreet)
• Bike valets (not available at 23^rdStreet)
• Food and beverages available for purchase (not available at 23^rdStreet)
• Beer Gardens are located within each Fan Zone (except 23^rdStreet). Admission is free and beverages are available for purchase.
• Restrooms available

SPECTATOR SPOTS
While Fan Zones are the best places to watch the races, here are some additional spots along the course that offer great views:

• Broad Street between Belvidere and 2^ndStreets
• Monroe Park
• Monument Avenue
• Corner of Lombardy and Main Streets
• Virginia Capital Trail on Dock Street
• Governor Street

PODIUM AWARDS
Where: FanFest 2015, yards from the Finish
When: Friday, 9/25 | 12 p.m. – 12: 30 p.m. and 5 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 25 – One course

• Road Circuit – 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
• Road Circuit – 1 p.m. to 4:25 p.m.

For some of the most exclusive viewing spots, amenities and fun extras, head to FanFest 2015.

FAN ZONES (3, in addition to FanFest)

Where: Start/Finish, Libby Hill, 23^rd Street
When: Saturday, 9/26 | 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

• Prime viewing locations throughout the course
• Jumbotrons (not available at 23^rdStreet)
• Bike valets (not available at 23^rdStreet)
• Food and beverages available for purchase (not available at 23^rdStreet)
• Beer Gardens are located within each Fan Zone (except 23^rdStreet). Admission is free and beverages are available for purchase.
• Restrooms available

SPECTATOR SPOTS
While Fan Zones are the best places to watch the races, here are some additional spots along the course that offer great views:

• Broad Street between Belvidere and 2^ndStreets
• Monroe Park
• Monument Avenue
• Corner of Lombardy and Main Streets
• Virginia Capital Trail on Dock Street
• Main Street Station
• Governor Street

PODIUM AWARDS
Where: FanFest 2015, yards from the Finish
When: Saturday, 9/26 | 12:30 p.m. – 1 p.m and 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 27 – One course

• Road Circuit – 9 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.

For some of the most exclusive viewing spots, amenities and fun extras, head to FanFest 2015.

FAN ZONES ( 2 in addition to FanFest)
Where: Start/Finish, Libby Hill, 23^rd Street, University of Richmond
When: Sunday, 9/27 | 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

• Prime viewing locations throughout the course
• Jumbotrons (not available at 23^rdStreet)
• Bike valet (not available at 23^rdStreet or University of Richmond)
• Food and beverages available for purchase (not available at 23^rdStreet)
• Beer Gardens are located within each Fan Zone (except 23^rdStreet and University of Richmond). Admission is free and beverages are available for purchase.
• Restrooms available

PODIUM AWARDS
Where: FanFest 2015, yards from the Finish
When: Sunday, 9/27 | 4 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.