Report says UCI economic impact fell short
The UCI Road World Championships hosted by Richmond 2015 had a $161.5 million impact on the city, according to an economic report released Dec. 15. […]
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UCI races cost VCU thousands in overtime expenses
The UCI Road World Championships did not only cost the city of Richmond a lot in immediate and unanticipated expenditures, VCU shouldered a share of […]
Race spectators didn’t spike sales, local vendors upset about profit declines
Adriel Velazquez Contributing Writer Officials announced 650,000 spectators visited Richmond for the bike race last month, but businesses and popup vendors reported heavy losses during […]
Quirk Hotel and gallery opens in time for international visitors
On Sept. 17, the nearly completed Quirk Hotel opened its doors to its first guests, just as the UCI World Championships began to take over Richmond. The 75-room hotel is the new home of Quirk Gallery.
Richmond races away from public services
As Richmond hosted approximately 450,000 spectators for the 2015 UCI Road World Championships last week, an early-September report to the city council revealed the city is at its breaking point with the police force understaffed, bulk trash collection pickups slowing down and lagging grass-cutting services.