Perthshire is to play a key role in staging an event widely regarded as one Europe’s premier competitions for emerging cycling talent.
More than 150 riders from six countries are due to take part in the Youth Tour of Scotland, which is to be staged between April 1 and 4.
Hosted by governing body Cycling Scotland and backed by more than 50 team managers, the showpiece is specifically designed to give cyclists under the age of 16 the chance to race on closed roads instead of being restricted to small circuits – something which doesn’t usually happen until riders reach their late teens.
