Ticket sales open for Scotland's biggest ever cycling event

Cycling fans can now secure their tickets for the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships which will take place in Glasgow and at venues throughout Scotland during August this year.

 

Described as the “biggest cycling event ever staged”, the events will feature 13 world championships across seven disciplines over 11 days starting on Thursday August 3.

 

The cycling extravaganza will include something for everyone to enjoy, including 13 high-adrenaline, exciting UCI World Championships (track and para-cycling track at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome), BMX racing at Glasgow BMX Centre, BMX freestyle (park and flatland) and trials at Glasgow Green, indoor cycling (artistic cycling and cycle-ball) at the Emirates Arena, mountain bike cross-country, and marathon in Glentress Forest, Tweed Valley, mountain bike downhill in Fort William and para-cycling across Scotland.

 

To celebrate the start of ticket sales First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, cabinet secretary Angus Robertson and former BMX racing UCI world champion Shanaze Reade, the event’s ambassador for children and young people, visited the Glasgow BMX Centre in Knightswood where they met with young cyclists from local schools as well as BMX groups the Western Titans and the Cumbernauld Centurions.

 

Nicola Sturgeon said: “Hosting the first ever UCI Cycling World Championships is an excellent opportunity to showcase Scotland to the world, promote cycling and the many benefits it can bring. This global event will also deliver important economic benefits for communities throughout the country.

 

"While Glasgow is rightly recognised as an excellent and experienced host city, it’s fantastic to see these UCI World Championships taking place from Fort William to Dumfries and Galloway - and a variety of locations in between. This is a great opportunity for Scotland to build on our global reputation of hosting world class events.

 

“Tickets going on general sale is one way for people to get involved. However, we want members of the public to not only enjoy watching the many different types of events on offer but be inspired by the power of the bike to give cycling a try for themselves - for exercise, sport, transport or even just for fun.”

 

Tickets can be purchased for as little as £8 or fans can register for various free events at www.cyclingworldchamps.com/visit/tickets