Tour O The Borders 2027

Beautiful traffic-free cycling in the UK’s undiscovered cycling heaven.

In 2027, the world’s biggest cycling event, the Tour de France is rolling through our backyard – and Tour O The Borders is your chance to ride the very landscapes that inspired it. From the dramatic sweep of the Devil’s Beef Tub and Moffat Dale to the breathtaking Grey Mare’s Tail, every kilometre showcases why the first stage of the Tour de France is heading to the Scottish Borders. Even our short route packs a punch, featuring the legendary Talla climb and the stunning Megget traverse. It’s undoubtedly some of the best road cycling in the UK.

Tour O The Borders is a stunning closedroad sportive through some of the most beautiful countryside in the UK.

It’s a challenging but rewarding ride, with big climbs, quiet valleys, fast descents and views that make every effort worthwhile. In 2027, these same landscapes will be showcased on the world stage as the opening stage of the Tour de France comes to the Scottish Borders – and Touro gives you the chance to experience them for yourself – Sunday 5 September 2027, start and finish in the lovely market town of Peebles.

Full Route: 120km/1200m ascent  | Challenge Route 88km/940m ascent

Approx. start time: 06:45 – 07:15

Entry Fee: Early bird £74 non postal / £79 postal pack Until 31st January. £84 thereafter.

About the Routes

Event start: Tweed Bridge, Peebles, Scottish Borders EH45 8AR.

The full route takes in the wilds of the upper Tweed basin, passing the source of the River Tweed and up to the legendary views and savage scenery of the Devil’s Beeftub. The descent from here to lovely Moffat town is a huge, mellow, swooping classic. After a neutral zone within Moffat (stop for a quick snack or coffee if you want, the timing pause allows for a short break) you’ll head north again and through one of Scotland’s most stunning landscapes – the famous glacial valley of Moffat Dale. An undulating ribbon of tarmac passes wild glens, imposing mountain landscapes and the famous Grey Mare’s Tail waterfall.

A cracker of a climb at the end of this valley takes you to a col, the regional boundary and the start of a long and lovely descent to St Mary’s Loch.

The route then rejoins with 88km course, heading for The Gordon Arms, up Paddy Slacks climb and over the pass to Traquair, before heading west along the final kms to Peebles.

The 88km Challenge takes riders up one of Scotland’s most celebrated climbs – the mighty Wall of Talla – before crossing wild landscapes to Megget and a stunning traverse beside the water. The long descent continues to St Mary’s Loch where the two routes merge for the return leg to Peebles.

We’re so pleased to be able to use these routes – they’re absolute crackers. Massive thanks to both Scottish Borders Council and Dumfries and Galloway Council for their co-operation. We are also hugely grateful to the people of all the communities around the course for their patience and support in allowing all of us cyclists to enjoy this Scottish cycling classic so safely and without traffic.

What’s included:

• A choice of awesome routes
• The best closed road sportive route and event in the UK
• Closed road cycling heaven
• Stunning scenery
• A genuine classic cyclists’ course
• Award-winning pies!
• Awesome finishers medal
• Home-made cake for all
• The best safety and medical support
• Full support and results straight to your phone