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Scotland gears up for cycle race
29/08/2006
The UK's premier cycling race - The Tour of Britain - starts today in Glasgow.
Sports Minister Patricia Ferguson said it will help promote Scotland as one of the world's leading events destinations.
She was speaking ahead of a visit to Castle Douglas where she will present the winner of Stage 1 with the prized yellow jersey.
Ms Ferguson said:
"This prestigious event will see world class riders cycling through some of the most stunning parts of Scotland inspiring cycling enthusiasts from across the UK and further a field to visit.
"I am pleased that EventScotland, our major event agency, is a key funding partner of the 2006 Tour of Britain.
"The Scottish stage of the Tour will help promote Scotland as one of the world's leading events destinations."