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UCI ROAD RACE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2023
Official fan and amateur participant travel and experiences provider of the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships in Glasgow and across Scotland
Why Book This Trip?
The UCI World Championships are coming to Scotland in August 2023. Sportive Breaks are the official fan and amateur participant travel and experiences provider of the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships in Glasgow and Scotland.
The 2023 UCI Road Race World Championships will take place across the central belt of Scotland, with each race coming to a thrilling conclusion in George Square, right in the heart of Glasgow city centre. It’s a packed timetable of road racing events, with five days of competition across the Championships schedule. The Individual Time Trial World Championships will be taking place in Stirling in the middle of the week.
Saturday 5th August – Junior Men & Women Road Race – Glasgow city centre
Sunday 6th August – Elite Men Road Race – Edinburgh to Glasgow
Tuesday 8th August – Time Trial Mixed Relay – Glasgow city centre
Saturday 12th August – U23 Men Road Race – Loch Lomond to Glasgow
Sunday 13th August – Elite Women Road Race – Loch Lomond to Glasgow
These Championships, featuring 13 World Championships across 7 disciplines including Road Race will be the biggest showcase of two-wheeled action that the world has seen. It will be the first time that the Road Race World Championships have come to Scotland, following on from the huge success of the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow which saw a world-class field of riders taking on the streets of the city.
The World Championships are the one-off, single chance to win World Champion medals and coveted rainbow jerseys, with all riders representing their countries.
Choice of exclusive tickets: Book exclusive VIP Hospitality tickets to watch any of the Road races in George Square, Glasgow with three nights at a hotel in Glasgow city centre.
Book with the official travel partner: Official tickets and the best access with Sportive Breaks.
Choose your trip to the 2023 UCI Road Race World Championships
5-13
August
The 2023 UCI Road Cycling World Championships will take place across central Scotland – with each race reaching a thrilling conclusion on the tight and technical streets of Glasgow. The Elite Men will be making their way west from their start in Edinburgh, while the U23 Men and the Elite & U23 Women will head east from Loch Lomond into Glasgow city centre. The Juniors and the Mixed Relay Time Trial will use the Glasgow course to complete the required laps. The courses are still classified information at this stage, but we can expect to see iconic Scottish landmarks, challenging climbs and plenty of opportunities for breakaways to make their make on the race. Road racing is a classic format – the first rider over the line wins. However, there is a lot that can happen between the start and finish and a high degree of tactics and teamwork come into play. Each member of the team will be representing their team, a change from their usual trade teams and well-practiced lead-out trains. If a breakaway gets away a solo or smaller group of riders could stay out in front and have to use all their skills to get around the laps of Glasgow city centre – or we could see a thrilling bunch sprint into George Square. You don’t want to miss this unique opportunity to watch this thrilling event – Expect a large bunch sprint, eyewatering speeds and team-work aplenty!
Available packages for the 2023 UCI Road Race World Championships in Glasgow
Book this package to get exclusive VIP hospitality at George Square in Glasgow to watch the Junior Men and Women’s Road Race on Saturday 5th August.
Included with this package:
- Hotel in Glasgow city centre for 3 nights
- Breakfast at the hotel
- VIP Hospitality for the Junior Men & Women’s Road Race World Championship Finals on Saturday 5th August – please see below what is included with this* Please refer to the itinerary to read more about what’s included with hospitality.
- ABTA protected.
Also available at a supplement
- Single occupancy supplement
- Option to upgrade to luxury Virgin Hotel
- Additional night hotel in Glasgow
Price from £619pp based on two persons sharing a double room
Book this package to get exclusive VIP hospitality at George Square in Glasgow to watch the Elite Men’s Road Race on Sunday 6th August.
Included with this package:
- Hotel in Glasgow city centre for 3 nights
- Breakfast at the hotel
- VIP Hospitality for the Elite Men’s Road Race World Championship on Sunday 6th August – please see below what is included with this* Please refer to the itinerary to read more about what’s included with hospitality.
- ABTA protected.
Also available at a supplement
- Single occupancy supplement
- Option to upgrade to luxury Virgin Hotel
- Additional night hotel in Glasgow
Price from £689pp based on two persons sharing a double room.
Book this package to get exclusive VIP hospitality at George Square in Glasgow to watch the Mixed Relay Time Trial on Tuesday 8th August.
Included with this package:
- Hotel in Glasgow city centre for 2 nights
- Breakfast at the hotel
- VIP Hospitality for the Mixed Relay Time Trial World Championship Finals on Tuesday 8th August – please see below what is included with this* Please refer to the itinerary to read more about what’s included with hospitality.
- ABTA protected.
Also available at a supplement
- Single occupancy supplement
- Option to upgrade to luxury Virgin Hotel
- Additional night hotel in Glasgow
Price from £689pp based on two persons sharing a double room
Book this package to get exclusive VIP hospitality at George Square in Glasgow to watch the U23 Men’s Road Race on Saturday 12th August.
Included with this package:
- Hotel in Glasgow city centre for 2 nights
- Breakfast at the hotel
- VIP Hospitality for the U23 Men’s Road Race World Championship Finals on Saturday 12th August – please see below what is included with this* Please refer to the itinerary to read more about what’s included with hospitality.
- ABTA protected.
Also available at a supplement
- Single occupancy supplement
- Option to upgrade to luxury Virgin Hotel
- Additional night hotel in Glasgow
Price from £619pp based on two persons sharing a double room
Book this package to get exclusive VIP hospitality at George Square in Glasgow to watch the Elite Women’s Road Race on Sunday 13th August.
Included with this package:
- Hotel in Glasgow city centre for 2 nights
- Breakfast at the hotel
- VIP Hospitality for the Elite Women’s Road Race World Championship Finals on Sunday 13th August – please see below what is included with this* Please refer to the itinerary to read more about what’s included with hospitality.
- ABTA protected.
Also available at a supplement
- Single occupancy supplement
- Option to upgrade to luxury Virgin Hotel
- Additional night hotel in Glasgow
Price from £689pp based on two persons sharing a double room
Itinerary – Package 1 – VIP Hospitality for the Junior Road Races
Day To Day
Please make your own arrangements to arrive in Glasgow city centre and check into the hotel.
You will have the evening free to eat out in one of Glasgow’s many restaurants or soak up the atmosphere of the city in a lively bar.
Our hotel
Double Tree by Hilton Glasgow Central is located in the heart of Glasgow city centre, close to shops, restaurants, bars and cafes. It is well-located just a short walk from the main train and bus stations and has an on-site car park. This hotel features an indoor pool and sauna so you can relax after a busy day. There is a restaurant within the hotel, which serves Scottish food with a twist, the Cask Bar with an excellent range of craft beers and the option of ordering room service.
The Virgin Hotel Glasgow is a new hotel in 2023, ideally located on the river Clyde in the heart of the city centre. The large and luxurious rooms have a sleeping area separate from a dressing area, allowing you to relax and enjoy the space. Each room includes plenty of storage areas, plug points, yoga mats and free Wif-Fi. You will have access to tea and coffee making facilities and can pay for items in the well-stocked min-bar.
At the Commons Club, the on-site bar and restaurant, you can enjoy a cocktail, while in the elegant restaurant you can sample exceptional food and drink from a contemporary menu featuring fresh Scottish produce.
Please refer to the hotel details page of the hotel to find out more about what’s included with your stay.
This morning after breakfast you should make your way from the hotel in the city centre to the hospitality venue in George Square, Glasgow. It’s just a short walk from the hotel and you’ll be able to explore some of the course that the Juniors will be racing around today.
These exciting races will feature the Junior Men and Women taking on their road race course in Glasgow city centre. You will be able to watch them racing multiple laps as they jostle for position, work as a team and negotiate tight turns and corners. With youthful enthusiasm and great stakes on the line – it could come down to a sprint finish from the bunch, or will we see a breakaway move stick?
With your hospitality ticket you will be able to enjoy the action while enjoying a multiple course hot food service, with alcoholic beverages and access to hot and cold soft drinks. You will have a prime viewing location of the course and a live TV feed to see all the action unfold.
You will have the evening free to eat out in one of Glasgow’s many restaurants or soak up the atmosphere of the city in a lively bar.
Included with Hospitality at George Square
- Lounge Space – Dedicated space with TV feed and easy access to event. Casual lounge seating and standing arrangement.
- Dedicated spectator area for hospitality guests
- Food – multiple courses of hot food served at agreed times.
- Beverages –Alcoholic beverages at agreed times. Tea, coffee, and water available throughout
- Toilets for exclusive use of Hospitality Clients
After breakfast you should check out of the hotel.
Today, you can make your way out onto the streets of Glasgow to enjoy watching some more road racing. Today the UCI Men’s Elite Road Race World Championships will arrive into Glasgow City Centre for their spectacular finish – it’s free to view on the streets of the city so you can get out and enjoy the road cycling action. Use your knowledge gained from watching the Juniors yesterday to find the best spectator positions and where the attacks will come from.
Itinerary – Package 2 – VIP Hospitality for the Elite Men’s Road Race
Day To Day
Please make your own arrangements to arrive in Glasgow city centre and check into the hotel.
You can make your way out onto the streets of Glasgow today to enjoy watching some road racing. Today the UCI Junior Men’s and Women’s Road Race World Championships will be racing laps of their course around Glasgow City Centre to a their spectacular finish – it’s free to view on the streets of the city so you can get out and enjoy the road cycling action.
Enjoy soaking up the atmosphere and getting up close to the heart of the action!
You will have the evening free to eat out in one of Glasgow’s many restaurants or soak up the atmosphere of the city in a lively bar.
Our hotel
Double Tree by Hilton Glasgow Central is located in the heart of Glasgow city centre, close to shops, restaurants, bars and cafes. It is well-located just a short walk from the main train and bus stations and has an on-site car park. This hotel features an indoor pool and sauna so you can relax after a busy day. There is a restaurant within the hotel, which serves Scottish food with a twist, the Cask Bar with an excellent range of craft beers and the option of ordering room service.
The Virgin Hotel Glasgow is a new hotel in 2023, ideally located on the river Clyde in the heart of the city centre. The large and luxurious rooms have a sleeping area separate from a dressing area, allowing you to relax and enjoy the space. Each room includes plenty of storage areas, plug points, yoga mats and free Wif-Fi. You will have access to tea and coffee making facilities and can pay for items in the well-stocked min-bar.
At the Commons Club, the on-site bar and restaurant, you can enjoy a cocktail, while in the elegant restaurant you can sample exceptional food and drink from a contemporary menu featuring fresh Scottish produce.
Please refer to the hotel details page of the hotel to find out more about what’s included with your stay.
This morning after breakfast you should make your way from the hotel in the city centre to the hospitality venue in George Square, Glasgow. It’s just a short walk from the hotel and you’ll be able to explore some of the course that the Elite Men will be racing around today.
These exciting races will feature the Elite Men arriving into Glasgow, after departing Edinburgh for their race start. You will be able to watch them racing multiple laps as they jostle for position, work as a team and negotiate tight turns and corners. With a long lead in between Edinburgh and Glasgow you can enjoy watching the live feed and finding out whether it’s a solo breakaway or a large bunch that arrives into the streets of Glasgow.
With your hospitality ticket you will be able to enjoy the action while enjoying a multiple course hot food service, with alcoholic beverages and access to hot and cold soft drinks. You will have a prime viewing location of the course and a live TV feed to see all the action unfold.
You will have the evening free to eat out in one of Glasgow’s many restaurants or soak up the atmosphere of the city in a lively bar.
Included with Hospitality at George Square
- Lounge Space – Dedicated space with TV feed and easy access to event. Casual lounge seating and standing arrangement.
- Dedicated spectator area for hospitality guests
- Food – multiple courses of hot food served at agreed times.
- Beverages –Alcoholic beverages at agreed times. Tea, coffee, and water available throughout
- Toilets for exclusive use of Hospitality Clients
After breakfast, please check out of the hotel and make your own arrangements for onwards travel.
Itinerary – Package 3: VIP Hospitality for the Mixed Relay Time Trial
Day To Day
Please make your own arrangements to arrive in Glasgow city centre and check into the hotel.
You will have the evening free to eat out in one of Glasgow’s many restaurants or soak up the atmosphere of the city in a lively bar.
Our hotel
Double Tree by Hilton Glasgow Central is located in the heart of Glasgow city centre, close to shops, restaurants, bars and cafes. It is well-located just a short walk from the main train and bus stations and has an on-site car park. This hotel features an indoor pool and sauna so you can relax after a busy day. There is a restaurant within the hotel, which serves Scottish food with a twist, the Cask Bar with an excellent range of craft beers and the option of ordering room service.
The Virgin Hotel Glasgow is a new hotel in 2023, ideally located on the river Clyde in the heart of the city centre. The large and luxurious rooms have a sleeping area separate from a dressing area, allowing you to relax and enjoy the space. Each room includes plenty of storage areas, plug points, yoga mats and free Wif-Fi. You will have access to tea and coffee making facilities and can pay for items in the well-stocked min-bar.
At the Commons Club, the on-site bar and restaurant, you can enjoy a cocktail, while in the elegant restaurant you can sample exceptional food and drink from a contemporary menu featuring fresh Scottish produce.
Please refer to the hotel details page of the hotel to find out more about what’s included with your stay.
This morning after breakfast you should make your way from the hotel in the city centre to the hospitality venue in George Square, Glasgow. It’s just a short walk from the hotel and you’ll be able to explore some of the course that the riders will be racing around today.
Today you will be able to watch the Mixed Relay Time Trial, a relatively new format introduced to the World Championships in 2019. Teams of six riders will individually take on a lap of the city centre circuit before the next rider from their team starts. It’s a battle of speed, strength and tactics to pull together the fastest team.
With your hospitality ticket you will be able to enjoy the action while enjoying a multiple course hot food service, with alcoholic beverages and access to hot and cold soft drinks. You will have a prime viewing location of the course and a live TV feed to see all the action unfold.
You will have the evening free to eat out in one of Glasgow’s many restaurants or soak up the atmosphere of the city in a lively bar.
Included with Hospitality at George Square
- Lounge Space – Dedicated space with TV feed and easy access to event. Casual lounge seating and standing arrangement.
- Dedicated spectator area for hospitality guests
- Food – multiple courses of hot food served at agreed times.
- Beverages –Alcoholic beverages at agreed times. Tea, coffee, and water available throughout
- Toilets for exclusive use of Hospitality Clients
After breakfast, please check out of the hotel and make your own arrangements for onwards travel.
Itinerary – Package 4: VIP Hospitality for the U23 Men Road Race
Day To Day
Please make your own arrangements to arrive in Glasgow city centre and check into the hotel.
You will have the evening free to eat out in one of Glasgow’s many restaurants or soak up the atmosphere of the city in a lively bar.
Our hotel
Double Tree by Hilton Glasgow Central is located in the heart of Glasgow city centre, close to shops, restaurants, bars and cafes. It is well-located just a short walk from the main train and bus stations and has an on-site car park. This hotel features an indoor pool and sauna so you can relax after a busy day. There is a restaurant within the hotel, which serves Scottish food with a twist, the Cask Bar with an excellent range of craft beers and the option of ordering room service.
The Virgin Hotel Glasgow is a new hotel in 2023, ideally located on the river Clyde in the heart of the city centre. The large and luxurious rooms have a sleeping area separate from a dressing area, allowing you to relax and enjoy the space. Each room includes plenty of storage areas, plug points, yoga mats and free Wif-Fi. You will have access to tea and coffee making facilities and can pay for items in the well-stocked min-bar.
At the Commons Club, the on-site bar and restaurant, you can enjoy a cocktail, while in the elegant restaurant you can sample exceptional food and drink from a contemporary menu featuring fresh Scottish produce.
Please refer to the hotel details page of the hotel to find out more about what’s included with your stay.
This morning after breakfast you should make your way from the hotel in the city centre to the hospitality venue in George Square, Glasgow. It’s just a short walk from the hotel and you’ll be able to explore some of the course that the Juniors will be racing around today.
Today the U23 Men will set off from Loch Lomond, heading towards Glasgow city centre. You can enjoy the hospitality lounge with a live feed of TV footage, before enjoying a exclusive spectator position to watch them racing multiple laps of Glasgow as they jostle for position, work as a team and negotiate tight turns and corners.
With your hospitality ticket you will be able to enjoy the action while enjoying a multiple course hot food service, with alcoholic beverages and access to hot and cold soft drinks. You will have a prime viewing location of the course and a live TV feed to see all the action unfold.
You will have the evening free to eat out in one of Glasgow’s many restaurants or soak up the atmosphere of the city in a lively bar.
Included with Hospitality at George Square
- Lounge Space – Dedicated space with TV feed and easy access to event. Casual lounge seating and standing arrangement.
- Dedicated spectator area for hospitality guests
- Food – multiple courses of hot food served at agreed times.
- Beverages –Alcoholic beverages at agreed times. Tea, coffee, and water available throughout
- Toilets for exclusive use of Hospitality Clients
After breakfast, you should check out of the hotel.
You can then make your way out onto the streets of Glasgow to enjoy watching some more road racing. Today the UCI Elite & U23 Women’s Road Race World Championships will arrive into Glasgow City Centre for their spectacular finish – it’s free to view on the streets of the city so you can get out and enjoy the road cycling action. Use your knowledge gained from watching the U23 Men yesterday to find the best spectator positions and where the attacks will come from.
Itinerary – Package 5: VIP Hospitality for the Elite & U23 Women's Road Race
Day To Day
Please make your own arrangements to arrive in Glasgow city centre and check into the hotel.
Today you can make your way out onto the streets of Glasgow to enjoy watching some road racing. Today the UCI U23 Men’s Road Race World Championships will arriving into Glasgow city centre, having departed Loch Lomond this morning. They will be racing laps of the course around Glasgow City Centre to a their spectacular finish – it’s free to view on the streets of the city so you can get out and enjoy the road cycling action.
Enjoy soaking up the atmosphere and getting up close to the heart of the action!
You will have the evening free to eat out in one of Glasgow’s many restaurants or soak up the atmosphere of the city in a lively bar.
Our hotel
Double Tree by Hilton Glasgow Central is located in the heart of Glasgow city centre, close to shops, restaurants, bars and cafes. It is well-located just a short walk from the main train and bus stations and has an on-site car park. This hotel features an indoor pool and sauna so you can relax after a busy day. There is a restaurant within the hotel, which serves Scottish food with a twist, the Cask Bar with an excellent range of craft beers and the option of ordering room service.
The Virgin Hotel Glasgow is a new hotel in 2023, ideally located on the river Clyde in the heart of the city centre. The large and luxurious rooms have a sleeping area separate from a dressing area, allowing you to relax and enjoy the space. Each room includes plenty of storage areas, plug points, yoga mats and free Wif-Fi. You will have access to tea and coffee making facilities and can pay for items in the well-stocked min-bar.
At the Commons Club, the on-site bar and restaurant, you can enjoy a cocktail, while in the elegant restaurant you can sample exceptional food and drink from a contemporary menu featuring fresh Scottish produce.
Please refer to the hotel details page of the hotel to find out more about what’s included with your stay.
This morning after breakfast you should make your way from the hotel in the city centre to the hospitality venue in George Square, Glasgow. It’s just a short walk from the hotel and you’ll be able to explore some of the course that the Juniors will be racing around today.
These exciting races will feature the Elite & U23 Women arriving into Glasgow, after departing Loch Lomond for their race start. You will be able to watch them racing multiple laps as they jostle for position, work as a team and negotiate tight turns and corners. With a lead in between Loch Lomond and Glasgow you can enjoy watching the live feed and finding out whether it’s a solo breakaway or a large bunch that arrives into the streets of Glasgow.
With your hospitality ticket you will be able to enjoy the action while enjoying a multiple course hot food service, with alcoholic beverages and access to hot and cold soft drinks. You will have a prime viewing location of the course and a live TV feed to see all the action unfold.
You will have the evening free to eat out in one of Glasgow’s many restaurants or soak up the atmosphere of the city in a lively bar.
Included with Hospitality at George Square
- Lounge Space – Dedicated space with TV feed and easy access to event. Casual lounge seating and standing arrangement.
- Dedicated spectator area for hospitality guests
- Food – multiple courses of hot food served at agreed times.
- Beverages –Alcoholic beverages at agreed times. Tea, coffee, and water available throughout
- Toilets for exclusive use of Hospitality Clients
After breakfast, please check out of the hotel and make your own arrangements for onwards travel.
More About the 2023 UCI Road Race World Championships in Glasgow
Venue
Glasgow is easily accessible by rail or road links – with Glasgow Central the main train station for arrivals from the south and Glasgow Queen Street from the north. There are excellent motorway connections to the city. You can also arrive into Glasgow International Airport and make use of the regular airport shuttle bus service which will take you right into the city centre.
The Road Race and Mixed Relay Time Trial will all reach their conclusion around the streets of Glasgow city centre. The hospitality is located in George Square, right at the heart of the action at the finish line of all events.
If you are planning on driving and parking in Glasgow, please be aware of the Low Emission Zone within the city centre, which will be in place from 1st June.
About the Event
The 2023 UCI Road Race World Championships will take place in Scotland for the first time, following the success of the 2014 Commonwealth Games and the 2018 Elite European Road Race Championships. In 2018 both Matthieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert made it onto the podium in Glasgow, taking silver and bronze respectively. They will be the big names to watch in the Men’s Elite road race, with Tom Pidcock the key British interest in the race who will be looking to take home the rainbow jersey.
Remco Evenepoel is the reigning Elite Men’s Road Race Champion, having claimed victory in Wollongong in 2022. The Elite Women’s race will be a tight affair with defending champion Annemiek van Vleuten keen to retain her stripes before hanging up her wheels in retirement at the end of this year.
Welsh rider Zoe Backstedt will be a key rider to watch in the Women’s U23 race – she successfully defended her Junior World Championship title in 2022 in Wollongong and will be looking to keep the rainbow jersey in her first year as an U23.
Important information
This event takes place outdoors, so you should be prepared for all weather seasons that Scotland is so famous for. It is worth packing a small rainproof jacket, as well as sunscreen and sunglasses. Hospitality tickets will include access to a covered area, however spectators can line the streets of the city looking for the best viewing areas so you should make sure you have everything you need for a day outdoors.
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2023 UCI Cycling World Championships
3 - 13 August
In the first event of its kind - never seen nor cycled before - the world’s greatest riders will come together in Glasgow and across Scotland in August 2023 to compete at the highest level over thirteen world championships. Across various venues in Scotland we will celebrate cycling and cycling culture for the first time with this many cycling disciplines on show in the same location. Don't miss out and be part of this once in a lifetime event with Sportive Breaks
