Cyclefest 2013 enters its third year and will once again be one of the main attractions at the annual celebration of all things cycling at the Grampian Transport Museum in Alford, Aberdeenshire. 

Raced entirely on a closed circuit, Cyclefest is aimed at developing youth cycling and is open to A-E categories.  Supported by live race commentary the Cyclefest provides riders with a warm up area, toilet facilities and a full programme of racing.  For parents, the covered grandstand provides a fantastic vantage point to watch the racing along with the opportunity to visit the other cycling related events that will be ongoing at the Grampian Transport Museum.

Racing starts at 1100 and finishes at 1430 with a stirring musical soundtrack and podium presentations throughout the afternoon's schedule.  This is the fifth year that Ythan CC will have promoted events at GTM with the previous Cyclefests and the Grampian Grand Prix events having been hugely popular with some of Scotland’s best youth riders having taken to the track.

Special attractions on the day are being finalised and will be updated in due course along with the race schedule but riders of all ages will take part in two races, Stage 1 and Stage 2 as part of their day with the event culminating with the final stage “A” Race which is proudly sponsored by Aberdeenshire Sports Council, supporters of all forms of sport across Aberdeenshire.  Ythan CC are also delighted announce that Team GB Paralympic pilot and Ythan CC member Fiona Duncan will be in attendance to meet the youth riders and pass on her experiences from London 2012.  

Head up to the heart of Aberdeenshire and visit Alford, a charming rural Donside town located 30 minutes from Aberdeen and a short distance from Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms National Park. 

https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/84855/Cyclefest-Youth-Races-2013

Parents, why not make it a weekend in Aberdeenshire? The GTM King of the Mountains Sportive promoted by Deeside Thistle the day before provides an opportunity for cyclists of all ages to enjoy some spectacular routes through Donside and Deeside.

www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/87441/GTM-King-of-the-Mountains

Info for Riders

**PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL AND THERE WILL BE NO ENTRY ON THE DAY** Race time- 1100 hours to 1430 hours Cat- A, B, C, D, E One adult per youth rider will receive free entry to Cyclefest Pricing arrangements below- visitors can leave and re-enter Cyclefest Competitors Entry at gate: Youth and senior cyclists 1 competitor and 1 helper free (rest of family/friends will have to pay as below) General Public into CycleFest: Adult: £4; m Children £2; Family £10 (2 adults and up to 2 children) Visitors to CycleFest (and competitors) also wishing to visit the museum - reduced rate: Adult £6; Concession £4.50; additional child £2