Bike Race Road Closures Impact Tayside Businesses

Local News 3 Aug 2023

The Cycling World Championships are taking place in Scotland from 3 - 13 August 2023. The Gran Fondo and Medio Fondo road races will be held in Perth and Perthshire on Friday 4th August, and the Gran Fondo Individual Time Trial will be held in Dundee and Angus on Monday 7th August.

A series of road closures will be in place, making some businesses inaccessible to customers at peak trading times, and a number of local Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) members have raised concerns about the planning and communication around the high-profile events.

However, organisers have listened to business and community concerns around congestion in Perth on Friday 4th August, which coincides with the opening day of the Perth Show. The finish line for the Gran Fondo Road Race has been moved from Perth City Centre to Scone Palace.

For further information please download this Gran Fondo Spectator Guide


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