“Great scenery, fantastic route, friendly atmosphere and so well organised,” 2019 Rider
If you’ve never done a Sportive before, this is the perfect opportunity to have a go, in a relaxed atmosphere. If you’re training for a bigger event such as the Tour O The Borders closed road sportive, it’s a good way to see how the legs are doing.
We are always keen to show off why this is the best place in the UK for all sorts of bike-riding, we think you’ll love the course as it follows a route of 77km of beautiful scenery mainly over quiet back roads, through some stunning Tweed Valley and Scottish Borders scenery. The ride starts and finishes from Event HQ on Tweed Green, Peebles.
Cycle Law Scotland Skinny Tweed is open for anyone 14 years of age or older. Children age 14 or 15 MUST ride with a responsible adult for the duration of the event and have parental consent. Anyone age 16 or older is considered an adult.
Please note this is not a closed road circuit.
Schedule
8.00am – 10.30am | Registration on Tweed Green
8.00am – 10.30am | Timing card collection on Tweed Green
9.00am | First rider out
10.30am | Last rider out approx.
After you pick up your number board, go directly to the timing tent to pick up your timing chip. Then you can get ready to go – head to the start area, where riders will be started off in small waves, every few minutes.
The Route
Approx. 77km
Total ascent 760m approx.