Road closures and bus diversions as cyclists compete in Sheffield Grand Prix
The race through city centre kicks off with a free community ride for all
Hundreds of cyclists will take to the streets of Sheffield this evening for the annual Grand Prix - here’s everything you need to know.
The Sheffield Grand Prix returns tonight for its 12th year, with gold medallists and Olympians competing on a 1.4km circuit through the city centre.
Riders race from outside the Town Hall on Pinstone Street, down Union Street, up nearly the entire length of Arundel Gate and back to Town Hall via Norfolk Street and Surrey Street.
Plus, before the Olympians take to the track, Sheffield’s cycling community are free to rock up and ride the full length of the course for free between 5pm and 5.30pm - but places are only available to the first 100 to register.
A number of roads are closed this evening for safety, with extensive diversions for buses.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Community Ride - Free big ride on Sheffield Grand Prix circuit from 5pm
The Sheffield Grand Prix circuit will open to the public for a community ride from 5pm until 5.30pm.
It’s a rare opportunity to enjoy the streets of Sheffield city centre traffic free.
To ride, participants should check in at the British Cycling gazebo, outside the Town Hall on race day from 4pm.
Circuit capacity is limited to the first 100 registered riders. All participants must wear a helmet. Youngsters must be accompanied by an adult.
Road closures
The following roads will be closed in Sheffield between these hours today (July 22, 2026).
12.00pm – 10.30pm: Tudor Square
8.00pm – 10.30pm: Norfolk Street (Browns) to junction with Charles Street (business access allowed until 4pm); Norfolk Street, Surrey Street (business access allowed until 4pm) – Disabled bays suspended at 3pm.
3:30pm – 11:30pm: Arundel Gate full closure (Furnival Square to Norfolk Street), Norfolk Street (Browns) to junction with Charles Street, Union Street, Furnival Gate to junction of Pinstone Street, Arundel Gate (outbound only), Norfolk Street and Surrey Street.
Furnival Gate roundabout will function as normal for the duration of the event.
Emergency vehicles will be allowed access to deal with any incidents.
Bus diversions
Various roads in Sheffield City Centre will be temporarily closed on July 22, 2026, between 2.30pm– 11pm.
Affected Services: 1, 2, 2A, 5, 7, 8, 8A, 20, 24, 25, 30, 30A, 32, 47, 48, 51, 52, 52A, 75, 75A, 76, 76A, 76E, 83, 86, 88, 95, 97, 98, SC1, SC2 , X1, X2, X6, X7.
Here is how services will be redirected:
Services 1, 2, 2A, 5, 6, 7, 8, 8A, 47, 48, 51, 75, 75A, 76, 76A, 76E, 81, 82, 83, 86, 88, 252, SC2, X1, X2 towards Castle Square to divert from Furnival Roundabout via Furnival Street, Brown Street, Paternoster Row, Pond Street, Flat Street FS4/5 – Angel Street.
Services 20, 24, 25, 32, 95, 97, 98, X6, X7 towards Castle Square to divert from Furnival Roundabout via Furnival Street, Brown Street, Paternoster Row SS1, Harmer Lane, Sheaf Street – Park Square Roundabout.
Service 51 towards Charnock to divert via Rockingham Street, Charter Row temporarily using MH5.
Services 30, 30A, 52, 52A, 120, 120K towards Castle Square to divert from Rockingham Street, Charter Row, Fitzwilliam Gate, Eyre Street, Furnival Street, Brown Street, Paternoster Row, Flat Street FS5 – Angel Street.
All services except Service 51 travelling in the direction of Sheffield Moorfoot are unaffected.
Race night
The Sheffield Grand Prix will commence with Youth A&B races at 5.55pm, followed by a Classic Race at 6.35pm.
The final round of the Lloyds British Cycling National Circuit Series for women will begin at 7.25pm, followed by the open athlete’s grand prix at 8.30pm.
The youth podium presentation is at 6.40pm.
The Classic Race podium is at 9.30pm.
The Open & Women’s Grand Priz podium is at 9.35pm.