SCOTLAND'S reputation as a destination for some of the world's best mountain biking will be boosted by the opening of the 2014 Commonwealth Games track – one year before the athletes assemble in Glasgow.
SCOTLAND'S reputation as a destination for some of the world's best mountain biking will be boosted by the opening of the 2014 Commonwealth Games track – one year before the athletes assemble in Glasgow.
WORLD-CLASS: An artist's impression of the mixed-terrain track in the Cathkin Braes that should be in use for a year before the 2014 Games.
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GERRY BRAIDEN COMMONWEALTH GAMES CORRESPONDENT
The Cathkin Braes Trail, on Glasgow's southern boundaries, will open for public use from next spring, with experts insisting it is on a par with, if not better than, the London Olympics track.
The team behind the circuit's construction say 16 months of wear and tear from public use will have it "Games-ready", while its central location will make it a huge draw for one of the UK's most popular participation sports and give a long-term boost to the local economy.
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