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Elite cyclists race in Glasgow city centre Elite cyclists race in Glasgow city centre
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About 20,000 people are expected to line the streets of Glasgow city centre to watch elite cycling stars such as Mark Cavendish and Laura Trott. About 200 elite cyclists, including Mark Cavendish and Laura Trott, are taking to the streets of Glasgow city centre for the British Cycling National Road Race Championships.
It will be the first time the British Cycling National Road Race Championships has been held on a city centre circuit. It is the first time the championships have been held on a city centre circuit.
The 14.2km route starts and finishes at Glasgow Green and travels out to the west end via Kelvingrove Park.The 14.2km route starts and finishes at Glasgow Green and travels out to the west end via Kelvingrove Park.
The women's race will complete eight laps and the men's race 13 laps.The women's race will complete eight laps and the men's race 13 laps.
The women's race, which will have about 60 competitors including Olympic and World champion Laura Trott and Olympic silver medallist Lizzie Armitstead, starts at 09:30. The women's race, which will have about 60 competitors including Olympic and World champion Laura Trott and Olympic silver medallist Lizzie Armitstead, started at 09:30.
About 140 male riders, including Tour de France stage winner Cavendish, five-time World champion Ed Clancy and Scotland's David Millar, will take part in the men's race at 13:30.About 140 male riders, including Tour de France stage winner Cavendish, five-time World champion Ed Clancy and Scotland's David Millar, will take part in the men's race at 13:30.
SPT said the subway would open earlier than usual to allow people to get into the city in time for the women's race at 09:30.SPT said the subway would open earlier than usual to allow people to get into the city in time for the women's race at 09:30.
Stations will be open from 08:20 with the first trains through the city centre leaving St Enoch at 08:30.
Drivers were warned that there would be road closures along the route and disruption to bus services throughout Sunday.Drivers were warned that there would be road closures along the route and disruption to bus services throughout Sunday.
People were advised to check their journey beforehand.
Police Scotland area commander, Ch Insp Alan Porte, said: "This promises to be a fantastic event for everyone involved and a great spectacle for the City of Glasgow.Police Scotland area commander, Ch Insp Alan Porte, said: "This promises to be a fantastic event for everyone involved and a great spectacle for the City of Glasgow.
"That said, with more than 20,000 people expected to line the route, there is the potential for disruption to people going about their normal business. My advice is simple: Leave plenty of time for your journey and use public transport wherever possible.""That said, with more than 20,000 people expected to line the route, there is the potential for disruption to people going about their normal business. My advice is simple: Leave plenty of time for your journey and use public transport wherever possible."
He added: "Glasgow city centre remains open for business if you are on foot, however you will not be able to access certain parts of the city by car."He added: "Glasgow city centre remains open for business if you are on foot, however you will not be able to access certain parts of the city by car."
Spectators can take up position anywhere along the route but Glasgow Green and Kelvingrove Park were expected to draw the largest crowds.Spectators can take up position anywhere along the route but Glasgow Green and Kelvingrove Park were expected to draw the largest crowds.
Glasgow City Council leader Gordon Matheson, said: "Hosting this event is exciting on two levels. Firstly it gives the people of Glasgow as well as visitors the chance to see, for free, elite cyclists weaving through the heart of the city, a first in the race's history.Glasgow City Council leader Gordon Matheson, said: "Hosting this event is exciting on two levels. Firstly it gives the people of Glasgow as well as visitors the chance to see, for free, elite cyclists weaving through the heart of the city, a first in the race's history.
"And secondly, it gives us an opportunity to showcase Glasgow nationally and internationally with hopefully a boost our local economy as a result of that exposure.""And secondly, it gives us an opportunity to showcase Glasgow nationally and internationally with hopefully a boost our local economy as a result of that exposure."