Your chance to ride Glasgow Tour of Britain route

Cyclists in Glasgow will get a unique chance to discover what it's like to ride the route of one of the world's top events when the city hosts the Grand Depart of the Tour of Britain.

The Tour of Britain opens on September 4th and brings together over 100 top class cyclists from 20 teams across the world.

The route of the Glasgow circuit will include Montrose Street, Glasgow Green and Glassford Street before passing back through George Square and taking in Argyle Street and Buchanan Street with racing then commencing on George Street.

Riders will then tackle the opening Yodel Sprint on Clyde Street after around five kilometres of racing, shortly before turning left at Bridge Street and crossing the River Clyde to head south out of the city. The riders will cross the finishing line in Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway, following a 161km journey which will also take in parts of East Ayrshire.

Following the departure of the Tour of Britain riders, members of the public will have the opportunity to ride on sections of the route between 1.30-5pm.

David Bourque, British Cycling’s Director of Recreation and Partnerships: said: “We are delighted to once again bring a big traffic-free cycling event to Glasgow in 2016. It doesn’t matter how old you are, how old your bike is, or how fast you ride – at Sky Ride Glasgow it’s all about getting on your bike and having fun.”

Councillor Archie Graham OBE, Depute Leader of Glasgow City Council and Chair of Glasgow Life, said: “In just over a month, the very best riders and teams from across the world will be making their way to Glasgow to take part in the Tour of Britain Grand Depart.

“Glasgow is one of the top five sporting cities in the world, and it will be really special to see our city centre transformed by cyclists and spectators alike.

For more information, and to sign up for Sky Ride Glasgow, please visit https://www.goskyride.com/GlasgowSkyRide