Global to drive the 2019 UCI Road World Championships from start to finish as Official Vehicle Sponsor

17th June 2019

“Driving the UCI Road World Championships from start to finish.”

  • The 2019 UCI Road World Championships take place from 22-29 September in Harrogate, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
  • The 121-strong vehicle fleet is provided by Global (Global Autocare Ltd), one of the UK’s largest independent vehicle leasing and rental companies

  • More than 250 million people in 150 countries are expected to tune in on TV, with BBC broadcasting the races in the United Kingdom and with an anticipated record number of spectators lining the routes during the event

  • In addition to the vehicles, Global will be providing technical support and back-up for the fleet to ensure the race runs smoothly and efficiently

Global, the highly renowned Leeds-based leading corporate mobility and fleet management provider, are delighted to announce their sponsorship with the 2019 UCI Road World Championships which take place in Yorkshire in September. Global will be teaming up with the UCI to provide a 121-strong vehicle fleet to meet the exacting automotive needs of this world-class event.

From their headquarters in Leeds, Global will be providing a diverse range of premium, high specification vehicles for the official duties, taking up vital roles as diverse as medical response, commissaires official transport, national team rider support cars along with logistics and organisation vans and minibuses.

In addition to the vehicles, Global’s logo will be featured prominently along the routes of the 12 World Championship races. By sponsoring the event, Global continues to strengthen its active involvement in elite sports and cycling.

In addition to exhibiting Global’s unparalleled ability to offer an elite service on demand at world-class events, the UCI Road World Championships aligns perfectly with Global’s ethos as a business; leading expertise, impressive scale and unprecedented commitment to deliver which is ultimately driven by passion and performance.

The 121 premium vehicles provided by Global will consist of the very latest car and van models with cutting edge technologies to maximise efficiency without compromising on vehicle dynamics and responsiveness.

 

 

 

Stephen Chater, Commercial Director at Global said: “We’re really proud to have been selected as Official Vehicle Sponsor for the 2019 UCI Road World Championships in Harrogate.”

“The UCI Road World Championships have really exacting mobility requirements; event success depends on us fulfilling their specific requirements and providing the operational support that underpins the event. It’s the perfect opportunity for us to put our fleet management capabilities on display and to demonstrate the breadth and depth of the products and services which we offer to our customers, both regionally and nationally, throughout the UK.”

“We feel privileged not just to have been selected to deliver for the UCI Road World Championships but to be a part of making this the greatest road cycling event ever staged. This is exciting for our business as well as expanding our commitment to supporting elite sports professionals and events both in Yorkshire and further afield.”

 The President of the UCI David Lappartient declared “The world will be turning its focus on Harrogate for eight days of competitive cycling, with the greatest cyclist from around the globe performing in September this year. Delivering a world-class event and the greatest championships in cycling is a tremendous challenge and therefore having the very best partners is critical to not only delivering a memorable event but to leave a lasting legacy on the host nation.”

“Global have demonstrated their specialist capability in vehicle supply and fleet management at top class cycling events and therefore make an ideal sponsor for the 2019 UCI Road World Championships.

“The support vehicles are often the unsung heroes, without the vehicles and the technical back up, the show cannot go on.”

Andy Hindley, the CEO of Yorkshire 2019, the Organising Committee for the 2019 UCI Road World Championships, said “Based around a central hub of Harrogate and taking in all four corners of Yorkshire, the 2019 UCI Road World Championships encompass eight days of racing, from the 22nd to the 29th September, marking the pinnacle of the road cycling year. Millions of spectators are expected to line the streets en-route and the Championships promises to generate significant value for the Yorkshire and UK economy.”

“Yorkshire 2019 is very pleased that Global is joining the UCI Road World Championships as Official Vehicle Sponsor of the event. With Global, our event benefits from a sponsor that has an established expertise and reputation in the fleet sector and is anchored in the region.”

The partnership with Global has been secured by The Sports Consultancy, the commercial agency appointed jointly by the UCI and Yorkshire 2019 for the 2019 UCI Road World Championships.