Drop-in sessions for world cycling event

A number of communities across Stirling will be affected this August. as the UCI Cycling World Championships comes to Scotland.

Stirling will host a number of events at this summer's UCI Cycling World Championships. 

Communities are to be affected by road closures and increased visitor populations.

A series of individual time trials and road-race events will take place between Sunday 6th and Sunday 13th August,

Stirling Council are inviting members of the public to attend drop-in sessions with them on disruption.

The Stirling area will stage the Individual Time Trials from Wednesday 9 August to Friday 11 August for all categories - Men Elite, Women Elite, U23 Men and Men and Women Juniors.

Covering up to 48km of roads, the Individual Time Trials will see riders set off from the King and Queen’s Knot in the shadow of Stirling Castle, before heading out west into the countryside and looping back into Stirling’s historic city centre, with a sprint finish through the city to the finish on the Castle esplanade.

Three of the Road Races will also pass through the area – Men Elite (Sunday 6 August), U23 Men (Saturday 12 August) and Elite Women (Sunday 13 August).

The Men Elite will start in Edinburgh and finish in Glasgow city centre, taking in the Carron Valley and Fintry, while the U23 Men and Women Elite will start in Balloch at the foot of Loch Lomond, before heading towards Drymen, Balfron and Fintry, with riders also crossing the line in Glasgow city centre.

Stirling Council leader, Chris Kane said: “Now that the road routes have been confirmed, all the event partners are committed to fully engaging with communities in Stirling impacted by the Individual Time Trials and the other road races.

“Open and regular dialogue will be vital to minimise disruption and ensure our residents and businesses can seize the many opportunities to get involved in this thrilling event.

“So please come along to the drop-in sessions for the Individual Time Trials to discuss any specific requirements and ask any questions you may have.”

See below a full list of drop-in session dates and locations:

• Monday 29 May – Cowane Centre, Stirling
• Tuesday 30 May – Gargunnock Community Centre
• Friday 2 June – Cambusbarron Library
• Tuesday 6 June – Albert Halls Stirling
• Wednesday 7 June – Kippen Reading Rooms
• Thursday 8 June – Thornhill Community Hall.