Events, 11 in complete, are as a result of happen throughout the nation, together with highway biking, para-cycling, mountain biking and BMX driving, starting on Thursday and as a result of finish on August 13, with nearly all of occasions happening in Glasgow, alongside Fort William, the Borders, Dumfries and Galloway and Tayside.
With hundreds of the world’s prime cyclists as a result of descend on the nation, the First Minister mentioned: “I want to extend a warm welcome to every cyclist taking part in the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships, the world’s biggest ever cycling event.
“I wish everyone good luck.
“Hosting the UCI World Championships is further vote of confidence in Scotland as a destination of choice for staging major global events.
“The Scottish Government is proud to fund this innovative and inclusive event.
“Our funding will help promote the health and wellbeing benefits of cycling and help drive wider economic and social benefits across the country.
“Whether it’s indoor competitions at the velodrome or mountain biking and road events set in some of the most scenic parts of Scotland, there is something for everyone.
“Many of these events are free and I would encourage as many people across the country to try and catch a piece of the action.”
The occasion, pitched by organisers as being the most important ever, is joint funded by the Scottish Government, Glasgow City Council, UK Sport and British Cycling.
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