Features of the Scottish Borders

• The event is held mainly on well-surfaced back roads with very little traffic
• The views around this Borders route are fantastic, and in fact the challenge takes in the Samye Ling Tibetan Monastery, the largest Buddhist centre in Europe.
• We like to think that our hospitality is second to none;  this is an event organised by cyclists for cyclists.

Rewards and facilities

• First class facilities at Hawick Rugby Club, including showers and changing rooms - and a hot meal at the finish will be provided in the club, free to all riders
• Lavishly stocked feed stations on all routes
• All entrants will receive all of our excellent services, benefits and new gifts.
• Photos of riders made available free online
• Route card
• Broom wagon, support vehicles, mountain rescue and mechanics
• List of finishers published on this website

Long route: 104 miles

With a distance of 104 miles (168 Km) and 10 big climbs totalling 2422m, the red route is a tough challenge.

Feed stations: 35 miles and 74 miles

Details of route

Short route: 46 miles

This 46 mile (74 Km) challenge follows 35 miles of the full route and then turns back at the feed station and follows another challenge home to Hawick.

There are 5 big climbs totalling 1557m.

Details of route