April 6th sees two teams of Scott Orwell Wheelers head to the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan to take part in the Youth tour of Scotland in Perth.
The Youth Tour of Scotland is a residential stage race, taking place in the beautiful Perthshire countryside. This four day event welcomes youth teams from across the UK and further afield to compete across four stages to gain the top position and sought after jerseys in general classification, points, king and queen of the mountains, team and Scottish rider competitions.
The event provides opportunities for young riders to compete as a team, whilst representing their region or country within a professional environment.
Managing the teams are Genevieve Sheridan, Gillian Baker and Terry Reilly as mechanic. The teams consist of:
Conor Murphy
Andrew Ryan
Ronan O Connor
Dylan Baker
Caoimhe May
Clara Rock
Annie Roche
Katie Reilly
They will take part in 4 stages against teams from all over Europe, 2 road races, a team time trial and a Kermesse.
Stage 1: Forteviot
Long circuit road race (lap is 6.63KM)
Girls: 5 laps (33km)
Boys: 9 laps (60km)
Stage 2: St David’s
Team time trial (6.9km Circuit)
Girls: 1 lap (6.9km)
Boys: 1 lap (6.9km)
Stage 3: St David’s Long circuit road race (lap is 6.9KM)
Girls: 5 laps (34.5km)
Boys: 9 laps(62km)
Stage 4: Strathallan
Short circuit Kermesse race (lap is 2.55 KM)
Girls 10 laps (25.5km)
Boys 16 laps (41km)
Also in Scotland for the weekend but looking after the Irish Girls team will be Scott-Orwell Wheeler Orla Hendron.
We wish everyone the best of luck, happy, safe and fast cycling!
