City and the Sgurr offers a perfect mix of urban crit racing and a brutal climb, combining Glasgows streets with the Sgurrs challenging ascent. Riders start in the city before heading up the climb, where the gradient makes it a true test of strength and pacing. The routes two distinct sections create a tactical and physical challenge.
The Sgurr climb is the critical point of this route, where climbers will look to make their move. A well-timed attack here can create race-winning gaps, while rouleurs may hope to limit their losses and chase on the flats. The urban section favors sprinters for a fast finale, but theyll need to survive the climb first to contest the finish.
