Perth and Kinross will host the 11th edition of the UK's premier youth bike race - the Youth Tour of Scotland on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th April.
Sunday will see the streets of Perth's city centre welcome the final stage of the Youth Tour of Scotland, before welcoming a new elite circuit race - the Perth Grand Prix.
The Perth Grand Prix will showcase the best circuit racing in Scotland, with elite races being held for open and female racers, with a total prize pot of £2,000 on offer. Support races for Under 12 and senior riders will also take place.
The new-look Youth Tour of Scotland will start on Saturday, with the day's racing seeing over 220 young riders from across the UK & Ireland compete in four youth categories.
The racing will commence with a short 3.5km time trial against the clock in the morning, followed by a road race of between one hour and 90 minutes in length, dependent on age categories. Sunday's circuit race, starting and finishing at Perth Concert Hall, will take place over a 1km circuit in the heart of Perth with each race lasting one hour in duration.
Former alumni of the Youth Tour of Scotland include Olympic, World and Commonwealth Champions including Tom Pidcock, Emma Finucane, and Zoe Backstedt.
Local graduates of the race include UCI World Junior & Under-23 Mountain Bike Champion Charlie Aldridge, Tour Down Under stage winner Oscar Onley and current Junior Track World Champion Erin Boothman.
Nick Rennie, Chief Executive Officer - Scottish Cycling said: "Scottish Cycling is grateful to receive the support of Perth and Kinross Council. The Youth Tour of Scotland is an incredibly important event in our calendar and offers young riders from across the UK such a unique opportunity to race with the infrastructure of a professional bike race.
As we enter a new decade of its running, we are excited to return to Perth City Centre and deliver extra racing opportunities for senior, junior and U12 riders through the Perth Grand Prix and are very much looking forward to the 12th & 13th April."
Provost of Perth and Kinross Xander McDade said: "We are looking forward to welcoming so many talented athletes to Perth and Kinross for this fantastic event.
"I am sure it will be an unforgettable day for riders and spectators alike."
Perth and Kinross Council Leader Councillor Grant Laing said: "This will be a brilliant event that builds on the success of the UCI Gran Fondo held in Perth two years ago.
"We will see some fantastic races and, I am sure, some future Olympic and World champions too."
Sponsorship packages are still available, with options starting from £100, interested parties should contact pete.matthews@scottishcycling.org.uk
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