Police are investigating an illegal bike race that is speeding through Barcelona.

BarcelonaBarcelona has been the scene of an illegal race. According to a video shared on social media by one of the participants, around thirty suicide cyclists rode down Avinguda Diagonal from end to end on June 21st. The route began at the Palau de Congressos and ended at the Fòrum. The cyclists covered the more than 10 km between these two sections in just over 17 minutes. Under normal circumstances and respecting traffic regulations, this distance takes at least 40 minutes.

During the ride, the participants committed numerous violations. In the footage, recorded by one of them, some cyclists can be seen riding in a continuous line past stopped vehicles, crossing into the oncoming lane, running red lights, riding in designated bus lanes, and disregarding pedestrian crossings. At times, they even squeezed through the narrow spaces between cars in an attempt to gain ground.

Municipal sources confirmed that the City Police have opened an investigation and are investigating the events. The City Council learned of the race several days after it took place, although the announcement was made through a poster posted on social media under the slogan Track or Die (in Catalan, "run or die"). A message that reinforces the competitive and daring nature of the event. No injuries or material damage were reported.