Derby to host cycling world championship event

Artistic cycling has been described as gymnastics on a bike

Derby has been announced as the host city of the 2026 UCI Indoor Cycling World Championships.

The city council said the event - which involved artistic cycling and cycle-ball - would take place from 16 to 18 October 2026 at Derby Arena.

Artistic cycling has been described as gymnastics on a bike, while cycle-ball is a two-a-side team sport likened to football on a bike.

Councillor Ndukwe Onuoha said the Labour-run authority was "delighted" the event was coming to the city and added it would bring benefits for local businesses as well as tourism.

The city council said the event - which involved artistic cycling and cycle-ball - would take place from 16 to 18 October 2026 at Derby Arena

The council said further event details including ticketing would be announced in 2026.

David Lappartient, UCI president, said: "It is always a pleasure to bring the UCI Indoor Cycling World Championships to cities that combine enthusiasm for cycling with the facilities and expertise to showcase our sport.

"Derby has demonstrated all these qualities, and we believe it will offer an outstanding platform for athletes in artistic cycling and cycle-ball to shine on the global stage."