CHANGE OF LONG ROUTE THIS YEAR - a "TON of HILLS".  Not for the faint hearted!

Tweeddale is widely known for its world class XC tracks and downhill courses, but it also has spectacular and challenging road cycling on mainly quiet roads. The Tour of Tweeddale offers a choice of 3 courses, 50, 70 and 99 miles. They take in pleasant wooded valleys and some high open passes, with views of Megget and Talla Reservoirs and St. Mary's Loch. None are easy, but all make a great day out whether you are there for the scenery or to test your legs. There's no finer place to be on a good day.

Route maps can be viewed or downloaded as follows:

50 miles -

http://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_1743674.html

70 miles -

http://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_1743716.html

99 miles -

http://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_2831177.html

Arrangements

Online entries close Friday 6/9/13. No entries on the day.

Entry cost is £15 (plus £1 entrycentral admin charge). Under 18 cost £10. No riders under 16 (on the day of the event).

Registration will be at Station Road Car Park, Edinburgh Road, Peebles, which is adjacent to the start. (see map)

Registration opens at 7.45am, and closes at 9.15am. The last departure for the 99 mile route will be at 9am, and last departure for the shorter routes at 9.30am.

Finish will be at the Tontine Hotel on Peebles High Street, which is close to the start point.  Snacks and drinks will be available at the hotel, and other local businesses.

You will be supplied with a number/timing tab which should be worn on your outer clothing. You must stop at both control points to record your passage, and also check in at the finish. Snacks and drinks will be available at the control points.

A "broom wagon" will follow the 50 mile course only.

Further details on the Peebles Cycling Club website

http://www.peeblescycling.org/tour-of-tweeddale-sportif-2013/