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Tour O The Borders

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31st Aug - 1st Sep 2019

Peebles
By Tweedlove

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A cracking ride in the Scottish Borders. Welcome to the Tour O The Borders, a top class, closed road event which takes you through stunning scenery on beautiful Borders roads.

We’re confident this is the best value-for-money closed road sportive in the country, and it’s 100% organised by local riders.

How to enter the Tour O The Borders

Full Route
Bike 120km
5:50am Sun 1st Sep 2019
£68–£115
Event passed
Challenge route
Bike 88.8km
5:50am Sun 1st Sep 2019
£68–£115
Event passed

Tour O The Borders routes

Starting in the Borders town of Peebles, the ‘Touro’ route will travel mainly over quiet back roads, and climb several stiff hills along the way. Challenging but rewarding, the routes (short and long) will feature some amazing natural scenery.

Full Route

Start Time: 5:50am

120km

Mostly Flat

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Challenge route

Start Time: 5:50am

88.8km

Mostly Flat

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Event Details

What’s Included

– A fantastic closed road ride including some of the UK’s best cycling country and awesome scenery

– Great feed stations on the route with a variety of locally-made treats, including some fantastic cake and Forsyth’s famous macaroni pies

– The best electronic chip timing system, results texted to you soon after finish

– Official souvenir for all finishers

– Mechanical support before and during the event.

– Comprehensive first aid and safety provision around the course

– Water and toilet stops where you’ll most likely need them (we’re riders too!)

– A sweeper vehicle and tech/service support on course

Raceday Logistics

Start / Finish: Peebles

Riders will start in waves, between 6:50am and 7:40am.

Open to riders aged 16 years and over.

FAQs

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

[email protected]

Is there minimum age requirements to enter the event?

No racers under 16 years old on the day of the event permitted.

Can I transfer ticket to another name?

Solo riders are untransferrable. Please request a refund as above. We operate a solo rider waiting list and your ticket will be allocated to the next rider on our list.

Tour O The Borders weather forecast

Possible light rain and windy in the morning.

15°C

Predicted highs

10°C

Predicted lows

70% chance of rain

Moderate breeze possible, up to 18mph

Meet the organizer

Tweedlove

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Tour O The Borders reviews (3)

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Lorna G 2 reviews
Did the Challenge route in 2019
The biggest issue we had was the early start. We had our number posted out so planned to arrive at 6.30 ready for the 6.50 wave. Unfotunately we got caught out by the closed roads and ended up late, joined a later wave and so started much later than expected. The start was well done, route was just fab, good coffee and cake at the pit stops, lovely finish with the foot trucks. All in all, we had a blast.
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Steve R 1 review
Did the Full Route in 2019
Worth it just for the stunning scenery alone. Definitely recommended as a must do Sportive in the UK.
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Gill D 3 reviews
Did the Full Route in 2019
It’s a great ride with challenging climbs and fast descents. Best feed stations of any sportive I’ve done.