Youth Tour of Scotland 2019: Event Preview

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The eighth annual Youth Tour of Scotland is now under a week away!

The race will take place in Perthshire and this year will run from 5th – 8th April 2019 with over 120 riders coming from all over the UK and further afield to compete.

The Youth Tour of Scotland is one of the only residential youth stage races in the UK, offering riders the opportunity to ride in teams with all the trappings of a professional stage race. Teams will be accompanied by Managers and races overseen by a team of fully trained officials.

Throughout the weekend the participants get the opportunity to compete at the highest level on closed roads, whilst also being able to meet other riders from across the country and receive guidance from top coaches. This is a great opportunity for rider and coaches alike to share experiences and swap tips.

Over four stages of competition riders will have the chance to compete for individual stage wins, points competition, King & Queen of the mountains, best Scottish rider and team awards. Leaders in each category will have the honour of wearing the leaders jersey for the following stage!

Thank You!

This incredible event would not be possible if it were not for the support of Strathallan School and the many dedicated volunteers that give up their time and effort to ensure that this event goes ahead very smoothly every year.

With the support of our brilliant partners, the event has grown in size and popularity, providing fantastic racing in the Perthshire countryside with some of the best Youth riders from across the UK and beyond. The stage is set for some exciting racing on the Perthshire roads

Craig Burn, Scottish Cycling CEO said: "Scottish Cycling aims to inspire the nation to participate in cycling and support the cycling community to realise its full potential across multiple disciplines and at every level. The Youth Tour of Scotland showcases our ambitions to improve the quality of racing opportunities available for young people, supporting and nurturing talented young riders to progress through the sport. We aspire for this event to leave a lasting impact on participants, with experiences and memories that will stay with them for years to come."