Bike messengers hit Docklands’ streets

Some 245 bike messengers from around the world converged on Dockands last month for the annual Cycle Messenger World Championships (CMWC).

The event is described as “the ultimate urban cycling competition” and is held in different locations each year.

This year’s championships took place from April 2 – April 6 on a closed course in Docklands, with cyclists battling it out in a range of events.

“Holding the main race in Docklands really made the event for us,” CMWC chairman Alan Macgill said. “Racers from all over the world couldn’t stop raving about the course and how much they enjoyed competing on real city streets.”