2023 UCI Cycling World Championships launch volunteer programme

I know how important the volunteering community is across sport – tennis throughout Scotland is underpinned by a dedicated network of coaching volunteers.

I am passionate about people of all ages getting involved and have seen for myself how vibrant that volunteer community is in this country. Just like the Commonwealth Games and UEFA EURO 2020, people will come from all over the country and beyond, help support a unique event, reunite with old friends and make new friends for life.

I am so glad that I took up cycling again during the pandemic. As someone who had spent a lifetime with the boys travelling the world on the tennis tour, or doing my own work with my foundation and other projects, I suddenly found I had no outlet during the pandemic until I got back on the bike. It helped my physical health, improved my mental health and allowed me to savour Scotland’s natural beauty again, which you took for granted beforehand.

I can’t overstate how much it helped me and I encourage anyone, but especially girls and women, mothers and grandmothers, to get involved. I look forward to seeing you there!

I love cycling, I love the sense of freedom and adventure and the ability to explore our beautiful country up close.

I would encourage everyone to apply today for what will be a truly memorable event. While I can’t guarantee perfect cycling weather conditions, I can assure everyone that Scotland will be ready to put on a show that the whole country will be proud of.

I was fortunate enough to see first-hand just how important volunteers are to making global events a success at Birmingham 2022 recently. These events are made so much more special by the support of volunteers and I’d encourage everyone to apply and help power the bike and make the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships an event to remember.

Glasgow and Scotland is the perfect stage for events thanks to help of our wonderful network of volunteers who support the country’s portfolio of world-class events year in and year out. As we mark another milestone on the journey we are taking to 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships, we are thrilled to be announcing our volunteer programme, and we strongly encourage everyone to apply to be part of this truly amazing and game-changing event.

Glasgow’s has a hugely successful track record of hosting major events over recent years and crucial to that success are the volunteers. With the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships now less than a year away I’m delighted that we’re supporting the recruitment and management of its volunteer programme across the country.

Volunteers play a critical role in the delivery of events. But they’re also the face of the host, giving the world-renowned warm Scottish welcome to competitors, officials and spectators alike, and leaving a lasting positive impression.

We look forward to People Making Glasgow once again and extending the enthusiastic and experienced volunteer network across other areas of the country to support this exciting and unique event.

Volunteers are vital to the success of any major event, and the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships will be no exception. Glasgow and Scotland are well known for a warm and friendly welcome, and I would encourage people across Scotland to get involved and volunteer next year. There are all sorts of opportunities available, whether you’re a cycling fan or just love being involved in this exciting, brand-new mega-event.