The Smithfield Nocturne returns for the 4th year on 19th June and has announced a partnership with the London Festival of Architecture.

The festival, which launches on the same day as the Nocturne, has always had a strong link with cycling due to its popular guided bike tours and its green credentials.

Peter Murray, Director of the London Festival of Architecture, said: “The festival’s theme is ‘The Welcoming City’ and we believe that cycling and walking cities are nicer places to live and work. The Nocturne has always been a superb celebration of cycling in all its forms and is a brilliant example of the way our enjoyment and appreciation of London can be enhanced by temporary interventions and events.” 

Visitors will be able to ride on the closed Smithfield circuit and compete in the Red Bull ‘Stand Off’ track stand competition.

Other races will include the Elite Criterium, Elite Women’s Criterium, City of London Team Challenge, the hugely popular Folding Bike Race and the return of the Fixed Longest Skid Competition.

The festival will start from 2pm with the racing kicking off at 5.30pm. The event is free to attend and race entries are now open on www.smithfieldnocturne.com.