5 of the best places to watch the Road Races

The following article is taken from the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships Official Programme.

Find out the very best spots for spectators to see riders take on the hills, thrills and spills of Scotland's most challenging roads at high-speed, taken from the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships Official Programme.

For the Men Elite Road Races, watch the action unfold the dramatic sidelines of the Riyal Mile in Edinburgh as the riders make their way out of the city and head towards Fife.

Get a great view of the riders as they set off in this true paradise for wanderers, hikers and bikers. There's endless opportunities for exploration and adventure on the munros, the lochs, or on two wheels. As the starting point for the Men Under 23 and Women Elite road races in 2023, you'll be able to catch some of the world's best riders as they set off for glory, and the finish line, in Glasgow.

A prime vantage point for the Men Elite, Men Under 23 and Women Elite Road Races, Crow Road's location 4.5 miles from the finish line promises an atmosphere of buzzing anticipation as the riders approach the home stretch. Once in Glasgow, you'll have access to plenty of cafes and restaurants, making it an excellent place to kick back as the race heats up.

It's the place to be for the final countdown as riders pedal furiously to complete the last laps of Montrose Street in Glasgow city centre, before racing towards George Square glory. The heat - and the sweat - will be on as cyclists navigate this uphill road in the last determined push towards the finish line.

As the heart of action, the George Square fan zone will host the Road Face finishes and the medal ceremonies. Catch the riders as they chase the much-coveted rainbow jersey through the square and over the finish line. The excitement doesn't stop there either. Sample food and drink, try different sports, and enjoy music from Celtic Connections, Piping Live and other foot-stomping bands as we round up this exhilarating day.

TOP TIP: While the fan zone has free entry, there's a maximum capacity, so be quick if you want to secure this prime spectating spot.