Official Announcement

The organisers of the famous endurance bike race the Tour de France have confirmed they plan to host their first ever Scottish event and have identified the Cairngorms National Park as the official finishing point.   Introducing …..Tour de la Cairngorms

Ongoing talks with the organisers and council officials identified the route north on the A9 from Edinburgh to the Cairngorms as the ideal distance for the race plus the different terrain would provide the perfect backdrop i.e. Flat & Hilly, the flat bits lending themself to the section of the race where cyclists compete in time trials.

The inaugural event is broken into 2 stages, Edinburgh – Perth, Perth – Aviemore.  For the safety of the riders and spectators the A9 will be going into 100% SHUTDOWN on Saturday 24th May visitors are asked to arrange their travel plans accordingly. Consider it a national cycling holiday. 

An official spokesperson for Roads & Transport Scotland (RTS) acknowledges this may hamper deliveries north therefore local residents are advised to stock up on things like bread and milk in case of any shortages.

Weather & midges had been a concern but fears were waylayed with the decision to hold the event on Saturday 24th May, over the bank holiday weekend with average temperatures ranging between 7°C – 13°C which is “perfect for the cyclists” and crucially “not quite warm enough for the midges.”

A full supporters race pack is available which includes flags & bunting plus other route information is available.