Here’s one for the new riders

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THE WEE TOURO: A new 30km, free-to-enter, undemanding ride for all kinds of cyclists.
Saturday 6 September – Peebles

If you’re not up for riding Tour O The Borders itself  but still want to join in the cycling action, we’re offering a new free, friendly and fun event as part of the Touro weekend.
The Wee Touro welcomes everyone to take part – all ages* and abilities and every kind of bike.

The 30km cycle on quiet roads and multi-use paths will start and finish at the Tour O The Borders event village on Tweed Green in Peebles. It will follow the River Tweed for much of the way along the Tweed Valley Railway Path, taking riders to Walkerburn and back. There will even be a chance to refuel with locally-baked cakes along the way.

Riders will return to Peebles and can relax and enjoy the buzz of the event village with a choice of good food, drink and some music. It’s easy for family and friends to support and spectate on the route too, as no roads or paths will be closed on the Saturday for this event.

Wee Touro is perfectly timed so you can ride more during the summer months, and  increase your fitness, skills and confidence on a bike.

  • Free to enter.
  • All bikes welcome including e-bikes.
  • Event and 30km course designed for less experienced riders.
  • Perfect for people riding in their first cycling event, with no tough climbs or pressures of time.
  • *Riders must be age 8 or over on the day of the event to take part.
  • All riders under 16 must be accompanied by an adult throughout.
  • Riding Marshals will accompany the participants throughout the course.
  • Route follows cycle/multi-use paths and quiet roads.
  • Everyone gets a numberboard to attach to their bike. The event is not timed.
  • Route is fully signposted.
  • Numbers may be limited for safety, you must register in advance.

The Touro team is organising this event with funding support from EventScotland and Scottish Borders Council. The aim is to encourage more people to enjoy the benefits of cycling as recreation or for travel, and showcase the fabulous Borders paths and back roads for cycling.

It also provides an opportunity for friends and family of Touro riders to take part in a welcoming, social and fairly undemanding ride during the Touro weekend.

Starts and finishes at the Tour O The Borders event village on Tweed Green in Peebles.

Remember, even though this is free to enter, you must register in advance to take part. Numbers are limited, first come first served.

Enter HERE.

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