Transport and Travel

The Cycling Worlds will shine a spotlight on Glasgow and host regions across Scotland, with visitors from all over the world travelling to enjoy the events.

Whilst transport disruption to local communities and businesses is being minimised as far as possible it's important to plan ahead. With over 8,000 cyclists and more than 1 million spectators expected, please be aware that our road and public transport network will be much busier than normal. There will also be some road closures associated with the event. We want all residents and businesses to be able to enjoy the Championships, whilst also being able to go about their day-to-day activities.

In the lead up to the Championships, it's important to plan ahead. Different locations will be affected on different days, at different times and with different impacts. Plan your journeys ahead of time, to minimise delays and disruption before, during and after events.

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Top tips to keeping moving during the Championships

1. Plan ahead

Plan ahead and consider how you will be impacted
You may need to adjust your travel patterns and allow extra time for journeys

2. Spread the love

Share information and advice with family, friends, neighbours and others

3. Travel at a different time?

The busiest times will be just before and just after events take place and during road events - could you plan your travel outside of these times? Find the full event schedule and session timings here
Use the grids to see how busy the road, rail and bus networks are likely to be in your area and consider changing the day or time you travel to avoid the busiest periods

4. Travel in a different way?

Certain modes of transport will be a lot busier than others. For local journeys, walking or cycling may be the best option.
If you live or work close to a road event, be aware that road closures and parking restrictions will be in place on these days. More information can be found on your local authority website here
Buses will continue to run through the area, however there may be changes to routes, timetables and stops. More information can be found on your local authority website here

5. Travel by a different route?

Certain areas will be busier than others. Use the grids to see how busy the road, rail and bus network are likely to be in your area

6. Stay in the know

Check out your local authority website for more localised information here

How will the transport network be impacted?

Different locations will be affected on different days, at different times and with different impacts. Plan your journeys ahead of time, to minimise delays and disruption before, during and after events.

Transport Network Impact by Location

Mountain Bike - Downhill (Nevis Range)

What's happening	Mountain Bike - Downhill
Where	Nevis Range, Fort William
Where might be impacted	Fort William, Spean Bridge and surrounding areas
When	Thursday 3 to Saturday 5 August
Impact on the Transport Network	Road: Significant increased traffic and speed restrictions on A82 between Fort William and Spean Bridge. Park and ride sites at Blah Mhor carpark and Spean Bridge may cause local congestion. Rail: Some spectators may use Fort William Station so it may be busier than usual Bus: Potential increased journey time on services using the A82
Travel Advice	If travelling in the Fort William area, plan ahead and allow extra time for your journey. If travelling locally, walking or cycling may be your best options. Park and rides sites will be in place for spectators at Blar Mhor carpark and Spean Bridge. Roads around these sites will be busier than usual. Avoid driving in the local area if you can. The A82 between Fort William and Spean Bridge will be extremely busy particularly at the start and end of events. Consider rethinking your travel if you can. Saturday 5^th August will be the busiest day with thousands of spectators coming to watch the action. Leave extra time if travelling in the local area and leave the car at home if you can.
For further information visit: Here

Mountain Bike - Cross Country (Glentress Forest)

What's happening	Mountain Bike - Cross Country
Where	Glentress Forest
Where might be impacted	Peebles, Innerleithen and surrounding area
When	Sunday 6 August and Tuesday 8 to Saturday 12 August
Impact on the Transport Network	Road: Significant increased traffic on A72 between Peebles and Innerleithen Peebles and Innerleithen, on connecting roads such as A703 and A707 and around Park and Ride sites at Chapel Hill Farm, Hay Lodge Park and Innerleithen. Parking restrictions will also be in place. Road (Sunday 6 August): Cross Country Marathon includes a small number of on road segments which will see short road closures. Routes affected include the B7062 and B709 around Traquair House, B709 Granites Road (North of Innerleithen), Caberston Road, Walkerburn and D83/1 and D83/2 back roads from Walkerburn to Ashiestiel Bus: Potential increased journey time on services using the A72
Travel Advice	If travelling in the Peebles, Innerleithen and surrounding area, plan ahead and allow extra time for your journey. If travelling locally, walking or cycling may be your best options. Park and rides sites will be in place for spectators at Chapel Hill Farm, Hay Lodge Park and Innerleithen. Roads around these sites will be busier than usual. Avoid driving in the local area if you can. The A72 between Peebles and Innerleithen will be extremely busy particularly at the start and end of events. Consider rethinking your travel if you can.
For further information visit: Here

Glasgow Green - Glasgow Green

What's happening	Trials	Track Cycling and Para-cycling Track	BMX Freestyle Park and Flatland	BMX	Indoor Cycling	Road Events
Where	Glasgow Green	Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome	Glasgow Green	Glasgow BMX Centre	Emirates Arena	Glasgow City Centre
When	Wednesday 9 August to Saturday 12 August	Thursday 3 August to Wednesday 9 August	Saturday 5 August to Thursday 10 August	Sunday 6 August to Wednesday 9 August and Saturday 12 to Sunday 13 August	Friday 11 August to Sunday 13 August	Friday 4 August to Tuesday 8 August and Saturday 12 August to Sunday 13 August
For impacts on the transport network, travel advice and further information visit: Get Ready Glasgow

Gran Fondo Road Race - Perth and west of Perth

What's happening	Gran Fondo Road Race
Where	Perth and west of Perth
Where might be impacted	Perth and surrounding area
When	Friday 4 August
Impact on the Transport Network	Road: Road closures and parking restrictions across Perthshire including in Perth, Methven, Aberfeldy, Pitlochry, Blairgowrie and Rattray and Murthly on Friday 4 August Rail: Spectators likely to use Perth Station so it may be busier than usual Bus: Impacts to bus services including diversions, timetable and stop changes
Travel Advice	If travelling within Perth and across Perthshire including in Methven, Aberfeldy, Pitlochry, Blairgowrie and Rattray, plan ahead and allow extra time for your journey. If travelling locally, walking or cycling may be your best options so consider leaving the car at home. Bus services will be impacted with diversions in place and changes to timetables. Check with your operator before you travel. If travelling to the Perth Show, be aware of road closures and impacts to bus services.
For further information visit: Here

Gran Fondo Time Trial - East of Dundee

What's happening	Gran Fondo Time Trial
Where	East of Dundee
Where might be impacted	East of Dundee
When	Monday 7 August (closures in place from Sunday 6 August)
Impact on the Transport Network	Road: Road closures and parking restrictions to the east of Dundee on Arbroath Road (A92) from west of West Grange Road roundabout to Salmond's Muir and on West Grange Road from evening of Sunday 6 August to Monday 7 August Increased traffic levels around Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc (MSIP) Bus: Impacts to bus services using the A92 including diversions, timetable and stop changes
Travel Advice	Plan ahead and allow extra time for your journey. If travelling locally, walking or cycling may be your best options so consider if you can leave your car at home. Bus services will be impacted with diversions in place and changes to timetables. Check with your operator before you travel.
For further information visit: COMING SOON

Men's Elite Road Race - Edinburgh to Glasgow

What's happening	Men's Elite Road Race
Where	Edinburgh to Glasgow
Where might be impacted	Edinburgh, Fife, Clackmannanshire, Falkirk, Stirling, East Dunbartonshire and Glasgow
When	Sunday 6 August
Impact on the Transport Network	Road: Road closures will be in place at the start (Edinburgh) 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 Edinburgh, Falkirk and Glasgow so they may be busier than usual. Bus: Impacts to bus services along the route including diversions, timetable and stop changes
Travel Advice	Road closures will be in place at the start in Edinburgh 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 this day 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 Queensferry Crossing is part of the route and will be closed for a short duration in the morning. Avoid travelling in the area by car if you can. If you need to use the crossing, you may wish to consider delaying your journey until the afternoon. The Clackmannanshire Bridge is part of the route and will be closed for a short duration in the morning and will severely limit road connections north and south of the Forth. If you need to use the crossing, you may wish to consider delaying your journey until the afternoon. The route limits movement on the A985 at Kincardine so the local road network may experience some disruption. Consider rerouting or retiming your journey if you can. Road closures to the west of Edinburgh will limit access to Edinburgh airport from the north and west. Travel to and from the airport will take longer than usual - plan ahead and give yourself enough time to avoid potential disruption. Significant road closures will be in place in Glasgow City Centre, avoid travelling in the area by car if you can. 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. If travelling to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, consider leaving the car at home and be aware of impacts to bus services.
For further information visit: Here

Individual Time Trial - Stirling City Centre and West of Stirling

What's happening	Individual Time Trial
Where	Stirling City Centre and West of Stirling
Where might be impacted	Stirling City Centre and West of Stirling
When	Wednesday 9 to Friday 11 August
Impact on the Transport Network	Road: Road closures and parking restrictions in parts of the city centre and to the west of Stirling. Route varies on each day, disruption in villages and local road network will change accordingly. Increased traffic levels within Stirling and surrounding area Bus: Impacts to bus services along the route including diversions, timetable and stop changes
Travel Advice	Road closures will be in place in Stirling City Centre and to the west of Stirling and there may be localised congestion. Consider avoiding using the car if you can. If you do need to use the car, plan ahead and allow extra time for your journey Bus services will be impacted with diversions in place and changes to timetables. Check with your operator before you travel.
For further information visit: Here

Para Cycling Events - Dumfries and surrounding area

What's happening	Para Cycling Events
Where	Dumfries and surrounding area
Where might be impacted	Dumfries and surrounding area
When	Wednesday 9 to Saturday 12 August
Impact on the Transport Network	Road: Road closures and parking restrictions in parts of Dumfries and in Terregles, Shawhead, Crichton and Glencaple. Increased traffic levels within Dumfries and surrounding area Bus: Impacts to bus services along the route including diversions, timetable and stop changes
Travel Advice	Road closures will be in place in Dumfries, Terregles, Shawhead, Crichton and Glencaple and there may be localised congestion. Consider avoiding using the car if you can. If you do need to use the car, plan ahead and allow extra time for your journey Bus services will be impacted with diversions in place and changes to timetables. Check with your operator before you travel.
For further information visit: Here

Men's U23 and Women's Elite (inc U23) Road Race - Balloch to Glasgow

What's happening	Men's U23 and Women's Elite (inc U23) Road Race
Where	Balloch to Glasgow
Where might be impacted	Balloch - West Dunbartonshire - Stirling - East Dunbartonshire - Glasgow
When	Saturday 12 August (Men's) and Sunday 13 August (Women's)
Impact on the Transport Network	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
Travel Advice	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: Here

Transport Network Impact Grids

Check out the below graphics to find out when the road, bus and rail network will be busiest throughout the Championships. You may want to consider adjusting the day or time you travel to avoid the busiest periods.

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Transport Network Impact Maps

Check out the below maps to find out how your local area will be affected during the Championships. You may want to consider adjusting your travel to avoid the busiest periods and locations.

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