- One month until 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships.
The eyes of the world will be on Scotland in August as more than
2,000 elite cyclists and para-cyclists arrive from over 100
countries for the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships.
This event, hosted in Glasgow with events taking place across the
country, will bring 13 World Championships together in one place
for the first time.
Taking place from 3 to 13 August, cyclists will compete for more
than 190 coveted UCI World Championship rainbow jerseys. A wide
array of world-class action will be on show over the 11 days,
including Track Sprints and Mountain Bike Downhill races, to BMX
Freestyle and Indoor Cycling Acrobatics.
Culture Minister said:
“Scotland will proudly host the 2023 UCI Cycling World
Championships in August, with communities and businesses ready to
provide a warm welcome to people from around the world. This
historic event will showcase our breath-taking scenery and
support tourism, hospitality and other businesses across our
cities, towns and villages, helping drive economic benefits
across Scotland.
“We are already delivering a range of community events and
activities, and we have improved infrastructure across the
country through the Cycling Facilities Fund and the Community
Cycling Fund. We hope this event will help inspire a new
generation to cycle, helping more people to benefit from the
mental and physical health benefits it can bring. This is also a
great opportunity to promote the broader benefits of active
travel for us all which helps reduce emissions.
“As well as opportunities to attend live events, with BBC Sport
securing the broadcast rights, audiences around the world will
have the opportunity to view what is tipped to be one of the top
10 most-watched events in sport.”
Background
The UCI stages annual UCI World Championships in each of its
disciplines in different locations around the world throughout
the year. Starting with the inaugural event in 2023, the UCI
Cycling World Championships will bring these championships
together every four years, the year prior to the
Olympics.
The event will be delivered in collaboration between the UCI,
Scottish Government, Glasgow City Council, UK Sport, British
Cycling, Glasgow Life and VisitScotland with its EventScotland
team through 2023 Cycling World Championships Ltd, with the
partnership creating a blueprint for future editions by ensuring
the inaugural event is authentic, innovative, and distinctive.
There are lots of free events and tickets are still available for
the ticketed events from as little as £8, with concessions from
£5.
