The London Nocturne is a wonderful example of a bicycle race turning into a bit of a street party. Perhaps it’s the fact that it’s located smack bang in the City of London where the streets are narrow and the crowd are forced together.

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Anyway, the event now has a bit of a reputation because it’s so entertaining for people who aren’t into cycling that much. As well as the professional races, there’s also a folding bike race, a penny farthing race, and a Barclays cycle hire bike race. Keep an eye on the Nocturne site for details of registration and tickets for the 2015 event.