As Scotland prepares to welcome the biggest celebration of cycling in history, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, alongside Cabinet Secretary Angus Robertson and former BMX Racing UCI World Champion Shanaze Reade, visited the Glasgow BMX Centre in FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon welcomed the “great opportunity” for Scotland on the global stage as she helped launched ticket sales for a major world championship event.
The outgoing SNP leader was joined by Cabinet Secretary Angus Robertson and former BMX Racing UCI world champion Shanaze Reade at the Glasgow BMX Centre as the 2023 UCI Cycling Worlds tickets went on sale to the general public.
Scotland will welcome more than 2000 elite cyclists and para-cyclists from more than 100 countries in August, with this year’s event marking the first time 13 world championships come together in one place at one time to compete. 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 […]
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