LOCH Lomond was bathed in colour recently, marking six months to go until the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships.

The area was one of a host of landmarks and locations around the country to be sporting the colours of the UCI rainbow stripes, as the major event comes to Scotland from August 3-13, 2023.

Loch Lomond will act as the starting point for the men under 23 and women elite road races in 2023 and crowds will be able to catch some of the world’s best riders as they set off for glory, and the finish line, in Glasgow.

Paul Bush, OBE, chair of 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships said: “Shining the iconic UCI rainbow jersey colours onto some of the country’s most incredible and well-known locations heralds another significant milestone in the run up to the inaugural UCI Cycling World Championships.

“With six months to go until Scotland hosts the biggest cycling event ever staged, the lighting up of landmarks acts as a celebratory beacon ahead of eleven action packed days in August where UCI World Champions will be crowned, and audiences wowed by must-see moments. Having mega events of this size and scale in our calendar further strengthens Scotland’s position as a world-leading events destination and reinforces Scotland’s place as the perfect stage for events."

Among the other locations to be illuminated were the Riverside Museum on the banks of the river Clyde in Glasgow, Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle, Glenfinnan Viaduct in the Highlands and Traquair House in the Borders.

Angus Robertson, culture secretary, said: “It’s only six months to go until the eyes of the world are on Glasgow and Scotland for the UCI Cycling World Championships. Not only will this be an incredible showcase of talent from across the globe but it’s also a fantastic opportunity to highlight all that Scotland has to offer to people travelling from near and far for the event. We look forward to welcoming everyone from athletes to cycling enthusiasts to people just looking for a great day out.”

To register for tickets or for additional information, visit the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships website.