Members of The Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee have agreed to use up to £100,000 from its UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to support costs associated with the hosting of the 2024 Fort William Downhill Mountain Bike World Cup event.
Chair of the Economy and Infrastructure Committee, Cllr Ken Gowans, said: “In August this year, Fort William very successfully hosted the UCI Cycling World Championships downhill mountain bike event at Nevis Range, drawing a huge number of competitors and spectators and showcasing what the region has to offer through its world-wide media coverage.
“Following on from that success, the new partnership between UCI and Warner Bros to host and organise all the mountain bike discipline events worldwide reflects the continued growth of the sport globally and provides huge opportunities for the host regions.
“Therefore, I’m delighted that UKSPF funding has been used to secure Fort William as the only UK venue in the 2024 calendar of events as it demonstrates the regions standing in the sport.
“It also opens a wide range of opportunities for businesses and communities in Fort William, Lochaber and the wider Highlands to benefit from this prestigious event.”
The UCI Downhill World Cup event will take place at the Nevis Range, Fort William from May 3-5 next year.