Don’t forget that the UCI Road World Championships kick off Friday (September 18) with an opening ceremony on Brown’s Island and continues for the next nine days, drawing an expected 450,000 spectators. Transformations and disruptions, including road closures, have already begun in the city, especially downtown, the Fan District, and the VCU area. To avoid delays next week as you travel around town, you’ll want to check daily event schedules before heading out. Click HERE to find all the details, including daily course schedules, where you can watch the events, which streets will be closed each day, and more.