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Tour O The Borders

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calendar_today 06 Sep, 2026

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About the Event

Experience the UK's most breathtaking closed-road cycling at the Tour O The Borders, returning on Sunday, 6th September 2026. This acclaimed sportive masterfully guides riders through the heart of the Scottish Borders' undiscovered cycling paradise on a route completely free from traffic. Challenge yourself on a genuine classic course featuring legendary climbs and traverses like the Devil’s Beeftub, Talla, and the epic sweep across the Megget Reservoir, surrounded by stunning, rugged landscapes. Renowned for its impeccable organization, the event offers full support, legendary homemade cake at the feed stations, and an award-winning finisher's pie at the line. Choose between two unforgettable distances to suit your ambition, both showcasing what experts call "one of the best all-round rides in the UK." Secure your entry for a truly exceptional day where every mile is a celebration of cycling on perfectly smooth, car-free roads.

Races Offered

The Challenge Route - 88km

Sep 06, 2026

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Distance — 88K

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Type — Cycling

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113 days remaining

The Full Route - 120km

Sep 06, 2026

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Distance — 120K

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Type — Cycling

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113 days remaining

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Peebles.

thermostat Temperature

9.1° / 15.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

6.3° / 12.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 25m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

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air Avg wind speed

14.2 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (3.5)

humidity_mid Humidity

86.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:45

nightlight Sunset

19:28

About Peebles

Learn more about the host city, Peebles.

Peebles is a town in the Scottish Borders, with a population in 2020 of 9000. The name is Brythonic: pebyll meant "tents" or a temporary dwelling place. It's a market town and had a textile industry, which collapsed in the 1960s. It became a byword for provincial tranquility: to say that somewhere was "like Peebles on a Sunday" was not necessarily a compliment. It's nowadays a commuter town for Edinburgh. The main reason to visit is Traquair House, and to walk the nearby hills and forests.