Tour O The Borders

Tour O The Borders The most beautiful sportive in Scotland. Closed roads, stunning scenery and legendary pies - back on 6 Sept 2026.
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A classic closed road Sportive in the Scottish Borders sponsored by fi'zi:k

Le Touro jerseys are in the post! If you've already ordered this year's special edition 'Auld Alliance' jersey, you'll b...
10/06/2026

Le Touro jerseys are in the post! If you've already ordered this year's special edition 'Auld Alliance' jersey, you'll be able to wear it on your next summer training ride...
The jersey design is proving to be very popular & some sizes are already low in stock - please don't delay if you're thinking of ordering one. If you ordered a jersey to collect from our office, please email [email protected] to arrange.

Just three months until Le Touro when we celebrate the Tour de France Grand Depart coming to the Scottish Borders in 2027! Join us in Peebles on Sunday 6 September 2026 for 120km or 88km of beautiful closed road riding.
Full event info, entry and jersey orders here;
https://tourotheborders.com

The 2026 Touro jersey is a one-off - to commemorate the Tour de France coming to the Scottish Borders in 2027. Special d...
22/05/2026

The 2026 Touro jersey is a one-off - to commemorate the Tour de France coming to the Scottish Borders in 2027. Special design, special price, special edition of the event.
• ‘Prix exceptionel’: £49 (reduced from last year)
• Full zip, tech fabrics throughout
• Base colour Saltire/tricoleur blue
• Aero tech fabric sleeves
• Three rear pockets
• Raw-edge sleeves
• Full range of men’s and women-specific sizes
• Standard fit sizes (ie. not smaller/race fit)
• Posted out (or collect from us) from 12th June 2026
• Every sale includes Tour de 4 donation
Le Touro will be celebrating the Tour de France Grand Depart 2027 – Stage 1 will be mostly raced in the Scottish Borders after a start in Edinburgh. We’re more than un peu excited about it, so the new jersey is part of our special ‘Auld Alliance’ edition.
Order and more info:
https://tourotheborders.com/product/tour-o-the-borders-2026-jersey/
Event sign up and full event info here;
https://tourotheborders.com

The Wee Touro is back! Or should that be the ‘Oui’ Touro since this year is our special Auld Alliance edition, celebrati...
20/05/2026

The Wee Touro is back! Or should that be the ‘Oui’ Touro since this year is our special Auld Alliance edition, celebrating the Tour de France coming chez nous next year.
o Start/finish at Touro Event HQ, Peebles, Saturday 5 September, 2026
o FREE to enter, novice-friendly 30km ride on multi-use paths and quiet roads.
o All bikes welcome including e-bikes, tricycles etc
o Perfect for people riding in their first cycling event, with no tough climbs or pressures of time.
o All ages welcome to ride as much (or as little) of the course as they wish.
o Free food stop half way round.
Sign up (for free) in advance, full info and entry:
https://tourotheborders.com/heres-one-for-the-new-riders/
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Can't wait for these to arrive. Available to order or collect very soon - details and link to follow on socials, or sign...
18/05/2026

Can't wait for these to arrive. Available to order or collect very soon - details and link to follow on socials, or sign up for email.

Calling all Etape Series UK  Caledonia riders! Hope you had a great day on Sunday - now here’s something to keep you spi...
11/05/2026

Calling all Etape Series UK Caledonia riders! Hope you had a great day on Sunday - now here’s something to keep you spinning all summer - £10 off entry to Tour O The Borders, the final closed road sportive of the season. Peebles Sunday 6 September; 120km or 88km of the finest Scottish road cycling and scenery. “A connoisseur’s route”, as it’s often described.
Just email us some evidence (before the end of May) that you entered Etape Caledonia or Etape Loch Ness and we’ll send you a code for the £10 discount. It can be a screenshot of your entry, or finish result, or anything else which shows your name as a participant. Please email [email protected].
Full event info and entry at https://tourotheborders.com

Legs still recovering from Etape Loch Ness on Sunday? Or feeling nicely primed for Etape Caledonia 2026 in less than two...
28/04/2026

Legs still recovering from Etape Loch Ness on Sunday? Or feeling nicely primed for Etape Caledonia 2026 in less than two weeks time? Either way, here’s something to keep you spinning all summer - £10 off entry to Tour O The Borders, the final closed road sportive of the season. Peebles Sunday 6 September; 120km or 88km of the finest Scottish road cycling and scenery. “A connoisseur’s route”, as it’s been described.

Just email us some evidence (before the end of May) that you entered one of them and we’ll send you a code for the £10 discount. It can be a screenshot of your entry, or finish result, or anything else which shows your name as a participant. Please email [email protected].
Full event info and entry at https://tourotheborders.com
📸 Out Of Office

Congratulations to everyone who rode the legendary Etape Loch Ness yesterday - we hope you’re enjoying a well-earned res...
27/04/2026

Congratulations to everyone who rode the legendary Etape Loch Ness yesterday - we hope you’re enjoying a well-earned rest today! And best of luck to all of you riding the fabulous Etape Caledonia 2026 at the end of next week.

Whether you’re doing one or both of the Scottish Spring closed road sportives, don’t forget to put Sunday 6 September in your diary too, for a stunning car-free season finale here in Scotland’s undiscovered cycling heaven. (Er, the Tour de France knows about it now too btw – Ed.)

As an extra incentive, there’s £10 off your Touro entry for anyone who rides one (or both) of the Scottish Spring Etapes. Just email us some evidence (before the end of May) that you entered one of them and we’ll send you a code for the £10 discount. It can be a screenshot of your entry, or finish result, or anything else which shows your name as a participant. Please email [email protected].
Full event info and entry at https://tourotheborders.com
📸 Ian Linton Photography

19/04/2026

Beautiful closed road cycling in Scotland's undiscovered cycling heaven. Start and finish in Peebles, Scottish Borders; Sunday 6 September. 120km or 88km fully supported courses.
Sign up and full event info at
https://tourotheborders.com

17/04/2026

Here's a two minute reminder of the very lovely Tour O The Borders sportive course.
120km or 88km, closed roads, Sunday 6 September, 2026; start and finish in Peebles, Scottish Borders.
Sign up and full event info at the link at
https://tourotheborders.com

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Tweed Green
Peebles
EH458AP

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