Elite Women & Men Under 23 Road Races from Balloch to Glasgow

Men’s U23 and Women’s Elite (inc U23) Road Race

Balloch to Glasgow.

Balloch – West Dunbartonshire – Stirling – East Dunbartonshire - Glasgow

Saturday 12 August (Men) and Sunday 13 August (Women)

Road: Road closures will be in place at the start (Balloch) and finish (Glasgow). Following the start, rolling road closures will be in operation with roads closed for around 30 minutes. Parking restrictions will be in place along the whole route.

Rail: Spectators are likely to use Train Stations along the route particularly Balloch and Glasgow so they may be busier than usual.

Bus: Impacts to bus services along the route including diversions, timetable and stop changes

• Road closures will be in place at the start in Balloch and finish in Glasgow. Across the remainder of the route, road closures will be in place on a rolling basis and should only last for short periods. Consider avoiding using the car on these days if you can. If you do need to use the car, plan ahead, allow extra time for your journey and avoid the road closure times.
• The A811 between Balloch and Balfron Station is part of the route and will be closed for a short duration in the morning. This will severely limit access to and from Drymen and the eastern shores of Loch Lomond. Consider re-timing journeys to avoid travelling while road closures are in place and plan ahead to avoid disruption.
• The route cuts across the A811 at Balfron Station and will temporarily restrict access for communities such as Buchlyvie, Gartmore and Aberfoyle seeking to travel south towards Glasgow. Closures will be temporary however you may wish to consider re-timing your journey if you can to avoid potential disruption.
• There may be localised congestion on the route. Traffic may feel busier than usual due to the rolling road closures and spectators gathering to see the race.
• Spectators are likely to use Balloch Station to catch the start of the race before returning to Glasgow to see the finish. Rail travel between Balloch and Glasgow may feel busier than usual. Give yourself enough time to ensure your journey is not disrupted.
• There may be localised congestion on the route. Traffic may feel busier than usual due to the rolling road closures and spectators gathering to see the race.
• Bus services will be impacted with diversions in place and changes to timetables. Check with your operator before you travel.
• These events fall on the final weekend of the Championships which is also the final weekend of the Scottish school holidays. As a major tourist destination, the area in and around Loch Lomond is expected to be significantly busier than usual. If you are travelling to or through the area, give yourself enough time and plan ahead to avoid disruption.

For further information visit: Road Races | 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships (cyclingworldchamps.com)