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                                     COUNCIL

  Supported by: Scottish Borders Council, Future Hawick, Hawick Community
   Council, Hawick Cycling Club, Live Borders, McLaughlin & Harvey, Hawick
  Community Pump Track, Cycling UK, Cycling Without Age Scotland, British
  Cycling Breeze, Hawick Youth Rugby, Scottish Cycling, Hawick Active Travel
 Network, Le Col, Barrie Knitwear Ltd, The Hawick Paper, Morrisons, Lidl, Olive
    Tree and Copshie Kitchen Newcastleton, Eskdalemuir Community Hub.
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INTRODUCTION                                                         YOUR SAFETY
The Tour of Britain starts its penultimate stage from Hawick         Cycling, like any mode of transport or sport, carries with
on Saturday 11 September. This is the UK’s premiere road             it a degree of risk. In taking part in any of these activities
race, televised live and each night, with professional teams         or in allowing your child to do so, you accept that you are
from across Europe competing to become champions. It is              taking on the risk involved. To reduce the risk of injury it is
the UK’s version of Le Tour de France. We will celebrate this        a requirement that a suitable helmet is worn, that clothes
first for Hawick by staging a festival that is all things bike.      are appropriate, safe and won’t catch in the workings of the
We want to encourage local people of all ages to get on their        bike, and the bike is properly maintained. The activity leader
bikes and come and try some of the wide range of events on           will not let individuals take part in activities if they do not
offer, to attract visitors to the wonderful facilities we have for   meet these requirements. Participants must always follow the
cycling both natural and man-made, and we will celebrate             instructions of the ride leader and the ride leader’s decision is
Hawick’s long association with cycling that dates back to times      final.
when there was no tarmac and no cars on our roads and
lanes.                                                               A register of attendees will be taken for each event with
                                                                     contact details and COVID guidelines applicable at the
Wherever possible, events are free to take part, most are            time will be followed with hand santitisers available and all
outdoors, and we will ensure that they are conducted in              equipment cleaned thoroughly between use.
compliance with the Covid-19 regulations that are in place at
the time.

Have a browse through the programme, dig your bikes out
of the shed, put on your helmets and come and give it a go.
There are events for all ages, from novices through to the
top cyclists in the country. There are opportunities to take
part, learn more about cycling, or to come and spectate. It
is our town’s first live festival since the Covid lockdowns that
will be conducted in a safe and welcoming way. So come and
enjoy yourself or take part in a ride to build your confidence,
improve your skills or move on to the next level as you get
fitter and stronger.

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COME AND TRY RIDES                                                        HSBC UK LET’S RIDE BREEZE –
HSBC UK LET’S RIDE - FOR ALL                                                    WOMEN’S RIDES
THE FAMILY
Let’s ride is a British Cycling and HSBC initiative to encourage us all to
learn to ride, build confidence and meet others who want to cycle and
enjoy being out on our bikes. During the Festival we have many Let’s Ride
rides for you to enjoy. There will be a ride leader who will have planned to
route and will take you on the ride.
                                                                                It doesn’t matter if you’re keeping fit, young at heart, wise beyond your
All you have to do is bring your bike, your helmet and pedal. Our Ride
                                                                                years, or baffled by gears. Every woman is welcome on an HSBC UK
Leaders do the rest.
                                                                                Breeze ride.
It’s easy. It’s free. And it’s a fantastic day out for the whole family, with
                                                                                You’ll discover new places to ride. Gain confidence as a group. Make new
friends, or just on your own.
                                                                                friends. Do things you never knew you could. And have a lot of fun. That’s
                                                                                the power of riding together.
You’ll meet new people, improve your fitness, and get more confident on
your bike.To join the rides you need to register at Let’s Ride - Homepage
                                                                                We know it’s easier said than done, so our Breeze Champions will organise
(letsride.co.uk) and then search for the rides near you.
                                                                                everything, lead the group, and make sure everyone stays safe. All you
                                                                                have to do is sign up.
WEDNESDAY 25TH AUGUST
5pm from Heart of Hawick - Stobs – 6.84 miles                                   Hawick Belles Breeze Group was established in 2018 by women for women
Let’s Ride - Hawick Festival of Cycling Local Rides 1 - Stobs and Back          who are new to cycling or looking to get back on their bike in company.
(letsride.co.uk)                                                                Our group is supportive and will help build confidence and many
                                                                                friendships along the way.
WEDNESDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER
5pm from Heart of Hawick - Cogsmill - 9.59 miles                                Ladies, you can join our Facebook page where our rides are posted along
Let’s Ride - Hawick Festival of Cycling Local Rides 2 Cogsmill and Back         with helpful tips, but you also need to register on:
(letsride.co.uk)
                                                                                https://letsride.co.uk/breeze
WEDNESDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER                                                         Once registered, they should look for the Hawick Belles Breeze Group
5pm from Heart of Hawick - Cogsmill, Earlside Loop - 15.21 miles                and join. Here they will be in a position to email the group if they have
Let’s Ride - Hawick Festival of Cycling Local Rides 3 Earlside Loop             any questions. One of our Breeze Champions will respond at the earliest
(letsride.co.uk)                                                                opportunity.
Free Entry: Let’s Ride - HSBC UK Ride Social (letsride.co.uk)
Refreshments are being provided by Lidl.

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As a member of the Let’s Ride group you will be notified when a ride is
posted and you can join through the page. There are often a number of
                                                                             THE KEN LAIDLAW SPORTIVE
rides each week, social or led starting from Hawick and Denholm and we
range from beginners to confident riders. The rides planned for during the   The Ken Laidlaw Sportive kicks off the festival in style on Sunday 22
Hawick Festival of Cycling are:                                              August. With only 250 places for the event, entries are snapped up
                                                                             quickly by riders from across the country. Riders set out from the event
                                                                             HQ at the Volunteer Park from 7.30am onwards. The routes are well
WEDNESDAY 25TH AUGUST                                                        signposted with café and feed stations on route, and support vehicles
6pm from Heart of Hawick - Cogsmill - 9.59 miles                             to help riders when needed. We are thankful to Hawick Youth Rugby for
Let’s Ride - Hawick Festival of Cycling - Breeze Ride - Cogsmill             helping to run the HQ and provide refreshments for riders at the start
(letsride.co.uk)                                                             and finish, to the cafés involved and all the volunteers who put time into
                                                                             making this event a success.
SUNDAY 29TH AUGUST
9am from Heart of Hawick - Roberton - 11.20 miles                            THE ROUTES
Let’s Ride - Hawick Festival of Cycling - Breeze Ride - Roberton             The Long Route is 104 miles and takes in the climbs of Bonchester Hill;
(letsride.co.uk)                                                             The Note o the Gate; Holm Hill; Eskdalemuir; The Berry Bush; The Swire;
                                                                             Woll Rig and The Leap Linns.; The Berry Bush; The Swire; Woll Rig and
WEDNESDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER                                                      The Leap Linns. It is for fit and experienced riders.
6pm from Teviotdale Leisure Centre - Denholm - 11.23 miles
Let’s Ride - Hawick Festival of Cycling - Breeze Ride - Denholm Loop         The Middle Route is slightly shorter at 80 miles but also takes in the
(letsride.co.uk)                                                             climbs of Bonchester Hill; The Note o’ the Gate; Holm Hill; Eskdalemuir
                                                                             but then turns for home at Tushielaw. It is also for experienced riders.
SUNDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER                                                         The short route is 50 miles and turns for home after the Newcastleton
9am from Heart of Hawick - Cogsmill, Earlside Loop - 15.21 miles
                                                                             feed stop and follows a pleasant but challenging run back to Hawick.
Let’s Ride - Hawick Festival of Cycling - Breeze Ride - Earlside Loop
(letsride.co.uk)
                                                                             The event celebrates the achievements of Ken Laidlaw who is a Teri and
                                                                             started his cycling career with Hawick Cycling Club in the 1950s. He was
WEDNESDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER                                                      the first and is still one of only three Scotsmen to have completed the
6pm from Teviotdale Leisure Centre - Denholm, Cavers - 11.65 miles           Tour de France. (Do you know the other two?)
Let’s Ride - Hawick Festival of Cycling - Breeze Ride - Cavers Loop
(letsride.co.uk)                                                             The routes are challenging to recreate his early training rides. If
                                                                             you haven’t ridden a sportive before but want the challenge, we do
Free Entry: Let’s Ride - HSBC UK Breeze (letsride.co.uk)                     recommend you start by entering for the short route.

                                                                             Further information and entry details are available at
Refreshments are kindly being                                                The Ken Laidlaw Sportive - EntryCentral.com
provided by Morrisons
                                                                             Ken Laidlaw Sportive | Facebook

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HAWICK CYCLING CLUB                                                             9.00AM SUNDAY 29TH AUGUST 2021
                                                                                We start from our clubrooms at Teviot Crescent. Its then along the High
COME AND TRY                                                                    Street and turn left to follow the road all the way to Newcastleton. Stop
                                                                                for a food and refreshments and then cycle back. It’s 40 miles and the
                                                                                challenge are the climbs over Limekilnedge both ways. You will need a
Hawick Cycling is a charitable organisation run by its members for its
                                                                                road bike for this, e-bikes are also welcome. Helmets and appropriate
members and the wider community. We want to encourage cycling in all
                                                                                clothing are essential.
its forms. What we do is decided by the members wishes. We would like
to encourage more people of all ages and abilities to join the club and
                                                                                Let’s Ride - Hawick Festival of Cycling Ride 5 - Newcastleton (letsride.
help shape its future. If you might be interested in joining us or are simply
                                                                                co.uk)
curious about the club, why not join us for a cycle. We have organised
rides for each of the weekends of the festival, leaving from our clubrooms
on Teviot Crescent where you are welcome to join in.                            10.00AM SATURDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER 2021
                                                                                Join us to ride part of the Hawick – Edinburgh route of the Tour of
The rides are free, and you can book a place by enrolling in Let’s Ride         Britain. Experience some of the roads and climbs that the professionals
and entering the event. Entry: Let’s Ride - HSBC UK Ride Social (letsride.      will be racing along on the following Saturday. The route has recently
co.uk)                                                                          been announced and heads by Roberton over Alemuir to Tushielaw, the
                                                                                Gordon Arms, Innerleithen, Stow and Duns before heading into East
If you want to chat about club membership or details of the rides you can       Lothian. We will be leaving from the Common Haugh car park. Helmets
by emailing us at: hawickcyclingclub@yahoo.com or contact us through            and appropriate clothing are essential. This ride is the ultimate challenge
our Facebook page at: Hawick Cycling Club | Facebook                            in our series of Hawick Cycling Club invitational rides.

                                                                                Entry: Email hawickcyclingclub@yahoo.com
THE RIDES:

10.00AM SATURDAY 28TH AUGUST 2021                                               9.00AM SUNDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER 2021
                                                                                We start from our clubrooms at Teviot Crescent. We’ll be riding to
Gravel rides are very popular at present amongst cyclists. We start from
                                                                                Kelso and back following some of the quieter roads through Ancrum
the Common Haugh Car Park. This route mixes some road cycling with
                                                                                and Roxburgh. There is a refreshment stop in Kelso before returning to
off-road tracks and paths. The ride takes us out to Stobs and then follows
                                                                                Hawick. You will need a road bike for this, e-bikes are also welcome.
the route of the Waverley Line until a detour over a few hills to Riccarton
                                                                                Let’s Ride - Hawick Festival of Cycling Ride 6 - Kelso (letsride.co.uk)
Junction, we then retrace the track back to Shankend and follow a track
over the hills to Priesthaugh, it’s then along the road back to Hawick.
                                                                                You can make enquiries about any of these rides by emailing
Mountain bikes or gravel bikes are necessary for this route. Helmet,
                                                                                hawickcyclingclub@yahoo.com
gloves, and appropriate clothing are essential.

Let’s Ride - Hawick Festival of Cycling Local Rides 4 Gravel Ride (letsride.
co.uk)

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SPECTATE: THE RACES                                                       The HQ is at Teviotdale Leisure Centre.

                                                                               The start is just on the outskirts of Hawick on the Bonchester road and
                                                                               follows the A6088 to Carter Bar. At Carter Bar it turns left on to the
TOUR OF BRITAIN – STAGE                                                        A68. This section of the route descends rapidly from the heights at Carter
                                                                               Bar with some sweeping switch-back turns and then on to Jedburgh. In
SEVEN: HAWICK TO EDINBURGH                                                     Jedburgh, the riders head up a short, steep climb over the Dunion and
                                                                               back to Hawick by Denholm.
Hawick and Edinburgh will play host to
stage seven of the 2021 Tour of Britain                                        The best and safest viewpoints are in Jedburgh, Denholm and at the finish
on Saturday 11 September, as the race                                          as the riders enter Hawick. Come and cheer them on!
culminates with two full stages in
Scotland for the first time ever.

While the Scottish Borders is no stranger to the race, Hawick will make its
debut as a host venue in September, joining Jedburgh, Peebles, and Kelso
                                                                               THE HAWICK PAPER - HILL CLIMB
in welcoming the UK’s most prestigious cycle race to town.                     Sponsored by The Hawick Paper, we plan
                                                                               to hold the hill climb event in the town at
The historic city of Edinburgh will then host its first stage finish of the    6.30pm on Thursday 9th September. This
modern Tour of Britain, having previously welcomed the race for stage          is a time trial event with the riders set off
starts in 2015 and 2017, the latter as part of a Scottish Grand Départ.        at one-minute intervals being individually
                                                                               timed to see how long it takes them to reach the top of the hill. The
Details of the stage route (including SKODA King of the Mountains climb’s      event starts at the bottom of the Wellogate on the old railway bridge and
and sprint’s locations) and full timetables are available on the web at Tour   the competitors climb all the way up to the small holdings just before the
of Britain | Stage Seven.                                                      decent to Ormiston. A course that is only 1 mile long but a challenge
(Source Tour of Britain website)                                               for every rider taking part. There will be a range of prizes for different
                                                                               categories of experienced and novice hill climbers.

                                                                               Come and cheer on the riders or if you are interested in taking part and
THE SCOTTISH OLYMPIC TIME                                                      want to find out more about time trialling at Hawick Cycling Club get in
                                                                               touch with us at hawickcyclingclub@yahoo.com
TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
9.00AM SUNDAY 5 SEPTEMBER 2021
This is one of Scottish Cycling’s national championships with the winners
of each category crowned 2021 Scottish champions. It is held on different
hilly course each year. This year Hawick Cycling Club are hosts, so come
and watch Scotland’s best time trialists battle it out on our Carter Bar TT
course. The details of the route are available at https://ridewithgps.com/
routes/31330336

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CYCLING FESTIVAL                                                        LIVE BORDERS LIBRARY SERVICE - BOOK BUGS
                                                                                  The Live Borders Library Service will be in attendance, and they really do
                                                                                  have something to offer everyone, at the festival you will have the chance
            IN THE PARK                                                           to join the library and hear about the many different services offered by
                                                                                  Live Borders.

     10.00AM – 3.00PM SATURDAY 28TH AUGUST                                        On the day, a number of Bookbug sessions are for children aged 0-5 years
      2021 AND SUNDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER 2021                                          and their mums, dads, and carers. Sessions last around 30 minutes and
                                                                                  include songs, rhymes, and a story, so pop along and pay us a visit.

                                                                                  LIVE BORDERS MUSEUM EXHIBITION
HAWICK COMMUNITY                                                                  Hawick Museum which is part of the Live Borders Museums and Galleries
                                                                                  service and as part of the festival they will exhibit the History of Hawick
PUMP TRACK                                                                        Cycling and Ken Laidlaw Story. Look at the permanent displays of cycling
                                                                                  memorabilia. View the slide show sharing memories of Hawick cycling
Come and try. The Hawick Community Pump Track coaches will be on                  from years gone by. From 22 August onwards.
hand to explain about the track, how to use it safely and provide advice.
The town’s pump track is one of the best in the world. Enthusiasts have
travelled from all over the country to ride on our facility. It is an excellent
environment for children to learn the skills of riding their bikes well and in
building their confidence. There is no reason why adults can’t also give it
                                                                                  CYCLE, CYCLE, CYCLE.
a go either.                                                                      CYCLING UK
                                                                                  Cycling UK will be at the tented village with their bikes, including a range
                                                                                  of e-bikes, for you to come and try. If you haven’t had a bike for a while
TENTED VILLAGE                                                                    or it has sat in the shed for years, come and speak to Cycling UK about
                                                                                  all things cycling and how you might get the confidence or join a group to
Find out more about cycling opportunities in our region and the range             become more confident in riding a bike again. If it’s the hilly terrain that
of sports services offered by Live Borders in the tented village. They will       puts you of cycling, come and hear how an e-bike can make cycling a joy
also have adapted bikes on show that are designed to make cycling more            even when there is a hill to climb.
accessible to anyone with a disability.
                                                                                  They will guide you through how to choose a new bike or e-bike, and the
LIVE BORDERS SPORTS DEVELOPMENT - CYCLE SKOOL                                     basics of bike maintenance and safety checks. They have information on
Live Borders will be attending the Festival, there are a number of services       local and Cycling UK groups, events and projects that are relevant for
attending including the Region’s Sports Development Team who will be              their needs. There will be opportunities throughout the days to try out
demonstrating their Cycle Skool Programme and explaining more about               e-bikes with short, guided rides so you can experience the fun of riding on
the various sport & leisure opportunities in our region and the range of          a bike with the assistance of an electric motor. Free entry with sign up for
sports services offered by Live Borders in the tented village. They will          the guided rides on the day.
also have adapted bikes on show that are designed to make cycling more
accessible to anyone with a physical or learning difficulty.

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HAWICK CYCLING CLUB                                                               Well-fitting helmets are compulsory and should be brought along, if at all
                                                                                  possible, but we can provide some if necessary, and if you are happy for
                                                                                  your child to share one another rider has been wearing. Hand gel and
Hawick Cycling Club will also be there to talk to you
                                                                                  sanitizing spray will be available for cleaning bike handlebars and helmets
about the range of cycling activities it has from Breeze
                                                                                  as required.
rides and Let’s Ride through to cycle racing at a national
level. You’ll be more than welcome to join your local
                                                                                  Special cycle speedway track bikes (no brakes, no gears!) will be supplied,
club and get involved.
                                                                                  so riders do not need to bring their own bikes unless they use them to get
                                                                                  to the venue. You may NOT race on your own bike! We have bikes that
TREASURE HUNT                                                                     will suit all ages from five or six years up to adults –you just have to be
Can you complete the treasure hunt? Never mind Pirates of the                     able to ride them. This is NOT a learn to ride session!
Caribbean, come take part in the ‘Teries in the Wilton’ challenge.
For early years and primary school children and parents/carers – collect          The sessions will be led by a British Cycling Level 2 Cycle Speedway
a map and follow to collect the clues. When you have collected all the            Coach.
clues, bring them to the sign-in tent to receive a gift, a bike drawing to
take home, and entry into the Prize Draw to win a new bike.                       Parents are welcome to come along and watch and have a go themselves.

For parents/carers participating and encouraging the small children – you
can answer a 5-question quiz and enter the Prize Draw to win a voucher to
                                                                                  CYCLE FOOTBALL
                                                                                  Played with a yoga exercise ball on a flat surface, between two teams of
be spent at the amazing Pavilion Café.
                                                                                  between three and six riders. If children want to take part they will need
                                                                                  their own bike and their seat low enough that their feet can easily touch
For High School pupils – collect a list of clues. Follow to collect clues at
                                                                                  the ground.
each location dotted around Wilton Park. When you have collected all
the clues, bring them back to the sign-in tent to complete the bike-related
                                                                                  Minor spills can occur and wearing clothing that covers their arms and
word search. Receive a gift and entry into the Prize Draw to win a Black
                                                                                  legs, as well as gloves, will help to protect them if they fall off their bike.
Haro BMX with red chrome wheels.
                                                                                  However, as these sessions will both be on grass normal casual sports
                                                                                  clothing will do fine, though baggy trousers will need to be tucked into
CYCLE SPEEDWAY                                                                    socks to prevent them getting caught in the chain and shoelaces need to
Cycle speedway racing is an exciting event run on a small oval track with         be tied up short.
four riders racing against each other in a series of short, four lap heats.
                                                                                  Well-fitting helmets are compulsory and should be brought along.
Minor spills can occur and wearing clothing that covers their arms and
legs, as well as gloves, will help to protect them if they fall off their bike.   The rules of the game will be explained at the coaching sessions, but the
However, as these sessions will both be on grass normal casual sports             basis of the game is to encourage cycling skills and balance with the riders
clothing will do fine, though baggy trousers will need to be tucked into          only allowed to touch the ball when both feet are off the ground.
socks to prevent them getting caught in the chain and shoelaces need to
be tied up short.

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ACTIVE TRAVEL NETWORK                                                                               AT SCHOOL
DISPLAY (28 AUGUST ONLY)
The Hawick Active Travel Network, being developed as part of the town’s
                                                                               HAWICK AND DENHOLM PRIMARY
Flood Protection Scheme, will enhance the existing paths creating safer,
environmentally friendly ways to get around. The design includes some
                                                                               SCHOOLS
great new additions to the town such as widened paths, new widened
footbridges and ramps and dedicated passageways around bridges.                Each school has been allocated one of the six British cycling teams taking
Join us at our stand where you can learn more about the exciting plans to      part in this year’s Tour of Britain. There will be an opportunity for each
                                                                               school to meet their team virtually so the pupils can chat to riders about
build an Active Travel Network through Hawick.’
                                                                               the experience of being a professional cyclist. The teams have been
                                                                               allocated on an alphabetical basis although an exception has been made
                                                                               for Trinity PS as it shares its name with Trinity Racing.
TRISHAW CYCLE RIDES
AND VOLUNTEERING

Cycling Without Age Scotland now generates “miles of smiles” in every
part of Scotland and its reach and impact are growing every day. It
enriches and enhances lives, unlocks doors, enables older people to once
again be an active part of their communities, once again to “feel the wind
in their hair”, to rekindle old friendships and to make new ones and to
rejoice in heart-warming stories. This is unparalleled access, which we also
provide to disabled people.
                                                                               •   Burnfoot Primary School – Canyon dhb SunGod
The Hawick Chapter of Cycling Without Age Scotland will have its               •   Denholm Primary School – Great Britain
Trishaws in the park for you to see and would be pleased to talk to anyone     •   Drumlanrig and St Cuthberts Primary School – Ribble Weldtite Pro
interested in finding out about volunteering. If you want to book a trishaw        Cycling
ride during the Cycling Festival in the Park for an older person who would     •   Stirches Primary School- Saint Piran
find it difficult to walk around the park or for someone with a disability     •   Trinity Primary School – Trinity Racing
phone 07703 538001 or 07966 614257 or send a message through the               •   Wilton Primary School – Swift Carbon Pro Cycling
Cycling Without Age Hawick Facebook Page.
Website: Cycling Without Age Scotland
                                                                               NURSERY SCHOOLS
                                                                               Bike-themed colouring competition for Nursery School children with gifts
                                                                               for everyone who participates and bike-themed prizes given to winners.

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SUSTAINABILITY BIKE DESIGN                                                                            AND REST
COMPETITION                                                                    Cycling is a great lifestyle choice for keeping you fit and active, but it
                                                                               also needs to be combined with periods of rest to make the most of the
Looking to the future, local High School pupils and College Students
                                                                               benefits that come from being active.
will be asked to participate in a Young Enterprise Scotland supported
competition to show initiative, creativity, deliverability and project
teamwork in a challenge set to ‘push the envelope’ on sustainable bike
design. Competition will be launched during the Festival of Cycling.           SCOTLAND’S OLDEST CYCLING
                                                                               CLUB
SCHOOL CYCLING TOP                                                             In conversation with Denis Devlin, Author of the History of Hawick Cycling
COMPETITION                                                                    Club.

SPONSORED BY BARRIE KNITWEAR AND LE COL                                        Venue: Cornucopia, 4 Towerdykeside, TD9 9EA
                                                                               6.00pm Friday, 27 August 2021
A competition amongst the six primary schools to design a cycling top for      Entry £5 Book available for £5 (Normal price £10). Refreshments available
their school.                                                                  for a donation.
                                                                               Maximum places 25 Tickets available at Eventbrite
The judging criteria for the top are:
• Imaginativeness and inventiveness                                            Denis will be in conversation with two other guests discussing his book
• Attractiveness,                                                              and giving an insight into cycling in years gone by. Hawick Cycling Club
• Identifiable with the school,                                                is arguably the oldest existing club in Scotland, if not in the UK. It was
• Improve the visibility of the wearer                                         formed back in 1881 and before the First World War were champions of
    to other road users,                                                       Scotland competing in front of 40,000 with victory parades through the
• Practicality for manufacture                                                 streets of Hawick. It has been home to many champion cyclists over the
                                                                               years and up to present day. The most famous of them all is Ken Laidlaw,
Each pupil in the classes has an opportunity to design their own top for       the first, and still only one of three Scots to have completed the Tour de
the competition. The class then need to agree on one design to put             France. Come and hear some fascinating tales of daring-do on a bicycle.
forward to represent their class in the competition. If the class win the
competition all members of the class will share the prize not just the         www.cornucopia.net/events/scotlands-oldest-cycling-club/
designers, so it is in their interest to settle on which design most closely
meets the judging criteria. The chosen top from each class goes into the
final of the competition. All the chosen designs from the six schools are
then judged with a single winner and a highly commended for the top
                                                                               CYCLING FILM NIGHT
                                                                               We are also planning a film night in the Heart of Hawick. More details to
scoring design from each school.                                               follow at the venues and through social media.

Barrie Knitwear designers are judging the competition. The winning
design will then be used to manufacture a class set of tops by premium
cycle apparel manufacturer, Le Col, who have also sponsored the leaders’
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race jersey in the Tour of Britain in the past.

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