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RIDERS’ NOTES 2021
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THANK YOU for entering Tour O The Borders,
powered by Pirelli 2021! We have a fabulous
day on the bike ready for you but for now
please take a few minutes to read these notes
- they should contain everything you need to
know for the weekend.
Most importantly, remember this is a fun
and friendly event – even though it will be a
challenging day out for many. Give it your best,
and above all, have fun and enjoy the ride!
Good luck – we’ll see you in Peebles.
The Touro Team and everyone at the Hillside Outside Ltd
*LATE ENTRIES* Advance booking has now
closed, but a limited number of last minute entries
will be available on Saturday at registration.
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BEFORE THE EVENT
Because of Covid, we’re running things slightly differently this time.
We want to minimise the length of time people are together in groups,
so we’re streamlining the start and registration arrangements.
YOU’LL BE GIVEN:
• Wave Number
• Start Time
• Pre-start Assembly Time
• Registration Time* (on Saturday, for riders who didn’t opt for a
postal pack)
Riders with postal packs already have their Start, Wave and Assembly
times as these were included in their pack.
Please don’t lose this info – it’s important for a smooth and safe
event.
*Registration Time: This is for non-postal pack entries only. It’s a guide to
when we’d like you to come to Tweed Green in Peebles on Saturday 4th (the
day before the Tour) to pick up your pack. The aim is to encourage a smooth
stream of riders registering throughout the day – in order to minimise queues
and larger groups of people together. If you can’t make these times it’s OK, but
if you can, please do! CHANGING WAVE CHANGING ROUTE LENGTH
Please check your inbox for an email with a link to all this info, it’s being sent at Please note that from the end of August, we cannot change If between now and the day of the event, you decide to change
the same time as these notes. your wave or start time, but if you wish to ride with a friend from the long to the short route, or vice versa, please come to the
who’s in a different wave, you may still be able to do so – ask info tent on Sunday morning and let us know, so we can update
START & FINISH an event official at registration and we’ll do our best to make start/timing sheets, and validate your number board.
this possible. Shorter course riders will all start in the last three waves.
Starting and finishing on Tweed Bridge, you can have your own
Champs Elysees moment before rolling back down to the finish arena Start waves are important for safety – remember they are Please don’t swap routes once you have started the event.
at the event village on Tweed Green where you’ll get your finishers based on your predicted speed on the course, and slower However, if you really need to change from the long to the shorter
medal and can join other riders and friends in the event village. It’s riders start later for safety reasons. course whilst out there, you must inform the event official at the
perfect for your mates/adoring fans/unimpressed children to cheer Please note ALL short course waves will start last. junction where the two routes split (Gordon Arms). You may be
you on to a heroic finish. asked to wait here until the long route riders arrive, at which point
Please follow our finish area arrangements as indicated. You will first you may re-join the event. This is an important safety issue, to
receive your medal, then your victory picture will be taken (if you ensure the road closure is operational and safe on the section of
want) and lastly, you will receive your goodie bag! road towards Traquair.
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REGISTRATION EVENT INFO FOR THE DAY EVENT START AND
Sign on is at Tweed Green, Peebles, EH45 8AP on Saturday 4th You will not be allowed to join the ride without your number board START WAVES/TIMES
September from 10am – 7pm. attached to your handlebars. Number boards must be fixed to
Event Safety is always our number one priority and with this in
Please be aware, it will NOT be possible to register on the your bars and be readable throughout the event. Cable ties will be
mind, every rider has been allocated an approximate start time.
Sunday. Due to the road closures for the event we must start provided for this.
Riders will be started in waves of up to 170 riders.
promptly at 6.50am — registering 2000+ riders on the morning Your timing chip is in the form of a disposable chip that is attached
Your start wave is on your number board. Riders will start in
of the event would be impossible. to the back of your number board. The timing chip reacts with the
waves, between 6.50am and 7.40am.
We appreciate that this is difficult for some riders but as an timing mats at the start/finish and on the neutralised Talla descent.
You can check your wave start time on the event website from 7pm
alternative it’s possible for someone else (eg. a friend or another Course maps will be displayed at registration which will show
Monday 30 August at www.tourotheborders.com. The link will also
rider) to collect the rider pack for you. feed zones, toilets/water stops. This info is also on the map in this
be emailed to you.
If you are picking up a rider pack for someone else please bring document.
You must be at the Assembly area at Tweed Green 20 minutes
a copy of their email confirmation/s. We will need to see this There will be several food and drink vendors in the event village
before your start time – this is noted on the start times. Be ready
before we can issue rider packs to representatives of absent as well as Peebles Physio for massage, and stalls from Pirelli and
to ride.
riders. Kidney Research UK.
You should have your number board attached, timing chip in place
You will be asked to confirm the rider/s’ mobile phone number
and emergency contact details so please make sure you have a WRIST BAND (your timing chip is attached to the back of your number board),
wristband and helmet on. Look for your wave number sign and wait
record of this information. IMPORTANT: You will be given a wrist band at registration with with the others in your group - you’ll soon be taken to the start.
WHAT HAPPENS AT REGISTRATION your rider number – the same as is on your number board. You Please make sure you are ready in good time. Short route riders
must wear this at all times during the event, and will not be start last.
When you arrive at registration to collect your rider pack,
allowed to start the ride without it.
you will be asked to confirm your mobile phone number and Ride safely and have fun!
emergency contact details. Please also bring your email
confirmation. DON’T FORGET YOUR RIDER PACK
You’ll then receive your rider pack which will contain your If you forget your rider pack there will be a £20 charge for a
number board, cable ties, your timing chip (attached to your replacement on the day. You will need to come to the information
number board) and some goodies from our event partners. Don’t tent between 6.00am and 6.30am on Sunday to collect this.
worry about your medal, you’ll get that and some other goodies
when you come over the finish line. PRE-EVENT FACILITIES
Please wear a mask if inside the marquee or if there are a group Public toilets around Peebles will be open on Sunday morning,
of people together. these are situated on School Brae and Kingsmeadows Road car
PLEASE NOTE: If any of your details change (phone number etc) park. Event toilets will be at Tweed Green in the centre of Peebles,
you must let us know! We ask all riders to carry their mobile where all riders will assemble before their start time. There will
phone with them during the event. Your timing results will also also be event toilets in the official event car park on Sunday.
be sent directly to your mobile phone shortly after the event.
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COURSE MAP COURSE MARKINGS COURSE PROFILES
Once you set off from Peebles, the route will be marked Don’t be fast and furious!
with the BLACK ARROWS ON YELLOW signs. These will It’s not at all unusual
be at all junctions on the route. Please also look out for for a fast rider to run
other caution or warning signs. These caution signs will out of luck in a road
be used where appropriate to mark potential hazards. sportive - even the best
When you see these signs, you should reduce your can crash when they’re
speed and ride with extra care. pushing hard. We’ve
There will be marshals along the route at road seen people pretending
junctions and strategic points, these marshals will be they’re Chris Froome
able to assist you if you have any difficulties. at over 70kph on twisty
singletrack roads — and without the necessary skills
TALLA DESCENT Neutralised Zone and experience. Scary stuff!
This is a fast descent which has been the scene of So, no matter how fast and fit you are, ride safe and
cycling accidents over the years, including a crash in don’t take risks! Thanks.
the 2015 Touro. It’s a wonderful road with scenery to
match, and often picks up a strong tail-wind, making it
even faster. The road is narrow and some corners can IMPORTANT!
be deceptively tricky at high speed on a bike, especially
if it’s even slightly wet.
MARSHAL INSTRUCTIONS
You must follow all marshal instructions.
Take it easy here and ride safely. A section of this
Marshals along the route will notify you of
descent is neutralised for the event meaning that
unexpected hazards (like emergency services on
whether you take 1 minute or 10 minutes on this short
the route) when necessary.
CLIMBS DESCENTS section, it won’t matter for your overall time.
Marshals will be wearing high visibility vests
There’s a timing station at the top and bottom of the
and will clearly signal if you need to stop or slow
1 Dreva All climbs have descents directly after the top of descent, which will neutralise your time on this roughly
down. If a marshal needs you to stop, they will
2 Wall of Talla the hill. Fastest descents will be after climbs 2, 4 & 1km section of road.
stand in the road and signal clearly with both
3 Berry Bush 5. All riders must ride with due care and attention So take your time down Talla. arms, if a marshal needs you to slow down for a
4 Whitcyknowe at all times on descents.
ALWAYS RIDE WITHIN YOUR ABILITY. danger they will signal with one arm in a clear up
5 Paddy Slacks Please don’t take risks. Control your speed on and down motion.
DESCENDING AT SPEED CAN BE DANGEROUS.
descents.
ALWAYS RIDE WITHIN YOUR ABILITY. DESCENDING AT SPEED CAN BE DANGEROUS.
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SWEEPER AND MINIMUM SPEEDS
Riders need to complete the course at a minimum average speed EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY
of 18kmph. Otherwise the sweeper vehicle may pick you and your
A photography service will be in operation out
bike up (if you want/and if space available) and you may be asked
on the course and a link will be sent to you after
to surrender your timing chip/number board.
the event for images of your big day. Make sure
Alternatively, you are free to continue the route (without your your number board is clearly positioned on front
number board) on open roads after the sweeper has passed but of your bike so all your pics can be easily found
entirely at your own risk/discretion, though please be aware online.
course marking may have been removed.
You can download your finish photos for free, find
all your event pics and can sign up for info and
FEED STATIONS AND TOILETS offers at
You should eat and drink little and often during the ride, so carry https://www.mybibnumber.com/gallery/748
the appropriate food with you. We have good feed stations on
If you sign up in advance you’ll get information on
course, but we advise all riders to have worked out in advance
how to get the best from the service, be notified
what nutrition works for them and to use the event feed stations as
when the gallery goes live and receive a voucher
supplemental to their own established feeding routines.
code for £5 off an order (digital only).
The stations will have water (to refill bottles), bananas, delicious
We will also have our own photographers in
cakes from the Traquair Cafe, local bakery Forsyth’s legendary
place who will provide images for the media
(gold medal-winning) macaroni pies as well as plenty of High5
and promotion of next year’s event. If you don’t
products.
want your picture potentially to be used for event
publicity/ reporting let us know (with your rider
number).
FEED STATIONS ARE AT:
1. Tweedsmuir Hall at approx. 36km from start
2. Hartleap (On Long Route) at approx. 68km from start,
on the Berrybush climb.
3. Paddy Slacks (On Both Routes) at km marker 98.
This is at 65km on the short route and 98km
on the long route.
TAKE CARE ON FAST DESCENTS. WE DON’T WANT ANY ACCIDENTS!
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SAFETY REMINDERS
• A helmet must be worn and fastened at all times. • Bring sunblock and sufficient layers of clothes with
you.
• Anyone without a helmet will be asked to put one on or
leave the event. • Bring sufficient food and drink.
• Your wristband must also be worn at all times during the • Riders must obey all event marshals’ and event
event. Your rider number is how you will be identified officials’ instructions.
and cared for in the event of an accident. • Use of a mobile phone while cycling is not permitted,
• Please carry your (fully charged) mobile phone. you must pull to the roadside and stop if you wish to
make/ receive a phone call.
• Fill in the information on the back of your number board
fully. In case of an accident this could make a critical • Use of a music player or other similar device with
difference. headphones is also not permitted.
• Tour O The Borders 2021 is a closed road event. We do • Be aware of the potential of animals on the road and
however ask that you take care on the roads and cycle on note cattle grids which may require care.
the left except when overtaking. • Take care when overtaking other cyclists and look
• Vehicular access is maintained for emergency services, over your shoulder before pulling out. Please allow
if you hear a siren - pull over and get off the course other cyclists to overtake you safely.
immediately. • Take care when pulling out from feed stations, if you
• Potholes and rough road surfaces will be marked where are missing the feed station please slow down to
possible but please always stay aware especially on fast ensure the safety of riders leaving the stops. Food
descents. stops will be marked well before hand.
• Please watch your speed! Steep descents will be marked • As the event will be on a Sunday there will be church
with CAUTION signs. services occurring along the route. Please be aware
of pedestrians on the route.
• If you have any health concerns seek the advice of a
health professional prior to the event. • Please remember that an average minimum speed of
18 kmph (11 mph) must be maintained, as this is the
• Bring any personal medication such as asthma inhalers pace the sweeper vehicle will maintain.
and insulin. Please list these on your number board.
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RETIREMENT EVENT PREPARATION
If you retire from the event for any reason, please inform BIKES TOUR O THE BORDERS KIT
an event official as soon as possible. Please refer to the
contact number on your number board, and call or text in
Please make sure your bike is serviced and in good, safe CHECK LIST (DON’T FORGET)
working order prior to event day. Make sure your chain is
if you can’t find a marshal. Otherwise, we’ll be out looking clean and lubed, and that your tyres are pumped up to the • Bike
for you and phoning your emergency contacts! correct pressure • Helmet
https://tourotheborders.com/news/choosing-the-correct- • Jersey & clothing suitable for weather
SWAPPING COURSE MID-RIDE tyre-pressure). • Face mask
As noted earlier, please don’t swap routes once you have Brakes and pads should be checked and an overall safety
started the event. This is for safety reasons and so we • Shorts
check carried out to make sure everything is tight and safe.
know where everyone is / should be. • Shoes
You’ll get up to some fast speeds so you want to feel
However, if you really need to change from long to the • Sunglasses
confident in the machine which will get you through the day
shorter course whilst out there, you must inform the and over all those miles. Your bike is your friend – show it • Arm and leg warmers
event official at the junction where the two routes split you care! • Waterproof jacket/extra layers in case
(Gordon Arms). If you arrive at the junction before the of delays
lead vehicle has gone through from the long route, you HANDLEBARS
must wait here until that vehicle and the leading long No unconventional handlebars are permitted including • Water bottles
route riders have passed, at which point you may re-join triathlon bars, aero bars, clip-ons etc. Bar end plugs must be • Energy gels/food etc
the event. This is to allow for the road closure to come fitted. • Puncture repair kit
into effect on the next section of road (towards Traquair). • Spare tubes
AT THE FINISH MECHANICAL SUPPORT • Pocket tools
We’re delighted to have Bspoke • Cycle computer
At the finish line, make sure you cross the finish line
through the arch so your time is recorded. All riders’
Cycles (High St, Peebles) • Sunblock
providing mechanical back-up
times are logged and available online as well as being • Chamois cream
at Touro 2021. On Saturday they
sent via SMS to your mobile phone. The organisers will will be onsite at the event village • Mobile phone
endeavour to give all entrants a time derived from the for any last-minute spares and • Gloves
electronic timing chip system provided. checks. On event day there will be
However, they are not responsible in the unlikely event of mechanics based around the course at feed stations.
fault in the electronic timing system. Motorbike marshals will mostly be carrying spare tubes
and track pumps. But, please carry the basics yourself.
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AFTER THE RIDE
There will be music, food and drink vendors in the event village
as well as stalls from Pirelli and Kidney Research UK to entertain
you post ride. So, why not hang out at the lovely Tweed Green
with your friends and family and soak up the post-ride vibes and
atmosphere.
PHYSIO
The Physiotherapy Clinics based in Peebles are our physiotherapy
and massage therapy partners. Their experienced team will be
providing a massage therapy service at the event village on
Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th September.
LITTER & LITTER ZONES If you require injury advice or treatment, their specialist Sports
Dropping litter sucks — just don’t do it. This is beautiful countryside so let’s keep it that way. Everyone needs to eat throughout the Physiotherapists will also be available over the weekend. You can
ride, but please put your food wrappers back into your pockets. Weather and wind permitting, we will have litter drop zones which arrange an appointment or get advice by calling 07738 304238. If
are highlighted on your map, where you can throw your rubbish as you pass. These will be signposted. We’ll collect it all later. you tell them you are a Tour O The Borders rider you will receive a
Thanks for not dropping litter anywhere else. discount should you require treatment.
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HELPFUL TIPS
On the evening before the event...
• Ensure all day you are on top of your hydration – you don’t want to
be playing catch up on event day!
• Carb loading is a thing of the past; you don’t need to work your
way through a mound of pasta! Focus on lighter proteins like
chicken, fish or beans with some carbs and make sure you don’t
eat too late in the day.
• Get a good night’s sleep.
On the evening before the event...
• Try to eat 2-3 hours before then eat and drink something 30
minutes before the event — energy drink, bananas etc. EMERGENCIES
• Eat and drink at regular intervals throughout the event — you You will find an event control number on your
must stay fuelled for the body to work at optimum efficiency — number board.
don’t wait until you feel hungry/thirsty.
Call 999 or event control in the case of an
• Check out further on the day nutrition information from event
emergency. To help report where you are,
partner High5 here.
there are kilometre markers all the way round
https://highfive.co.uk/blogs/guides/sportive-nutrition
the course – please use these km markers to
• Don’t go off at too fast a pace that you are not going to maintain —
describe where you are. If there is a marshal
it’s not a wise thing to do. Listen to your body during the event, set
nearby – report the incident to them – they can
a comfortable pace and try not to get swept up into higher pace
radio emergency services directly.
when being passed by other riders.
• If you’re in a group of riders, ride safely and carefully, and don’t These numbers are for use in emergencies
make any sudden moves — there may be someone close behind only. Please do not call these numbers for non-
you. If you are in a group and find yourself enjoying the slipstream emergency situations. There is also a number to
of someone else’s back wheel, have good manners — do your turn call printed on your board if you retire from the
at the front! event.
• Please note, however, our advice is always safety first, so we
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ACCOMMODATION
FROM EDINBURGH
Peebles is easily reached from all
OFFICIAL EVENT KIT
over the UK. We are pleased to have Style and substance have come together to create the
MacDonald Cardrona as our official 2021 Tour O The Borders and Endura jersey. You can
accommodation partner. check the jerseys out in the flesh and order one at the
event village or online.
EVENT PARKING: SUNDAY ONLY
RIDER ACCESS TO EVENT START FROM CAR PARK
For suggestions on some other great
FROM WEST/GLASGOW
places to stay, please go to
www.tourotheborders.com/
FROM EAST/INNERLEITHEN
EVENT START/FINISH/REGISTRATION
accommodation
GETTING HERE
Peebles is easily reached from all over the UK – it’s 45 minutes south THANKS TO....
of Edinburgh and two hours north of Newcastle upon Tyne. Tour O The Borders would like to thank
If you are arriving by car the main roads into the town are the A72 from all sponsors and individuals who have
the south and west, and the A703 from the north. helped make the event happen; Pirelli,
Endura, High5 and BSpoke Cycles.
Share car transport whenever you can – there’s a very useful car-
sharing website at www.tripshareborders.com. The closest stations are We would also like to thank Scottish
Tweedbank and Edinburgh Waverley Station. Check Travelline Scotland Borders Council and all the emergency
for dedicated bus connections. services, for their invaluable support in
making this closed road event possible.
Please be aware of the road closures in place for the event - this could
mean additional planning is required for getting to the start in time.
Please see the Road Closures map.
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PARKING
SUNDAY ONLY:
OFFICIAL
EVENT PARKING SATURDAY
For registration on Saturday, there are car parks on Edinburgh Road,
Kingsmeadows Road and at the Gytes Leisure Centre, all within easy
walking distance of Tweed Green.
SUNDAY
WE HAVE A NEW CAR PARK THIS YEAR!
EDINBURGH
On Sunday only - event day - official parking will be available at Violet
Bank playing field on the north side of Peebles. Please see maps for
directions.
Parking will be charged at £4.50 in advance per car for all day parking,
GLASGOW and £5 on the day, you can pay by cash on exit.
Parking passes are available at
START/FINISH
LINE https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tour-o-the-borders-powered-by-pirelli-
SATURDAY REGISTRATION
2021-parking-tickets-168651074905
EVENT VILLAGE INNERLEITHEN If you book in advance, please print you parking pass and display on your
dashboard, or bring your confirmation to show stewards on exit.
SUNDAY MORNING:
ASSEMBLE HERE On-street parking is possible on many streets around Peebles, but
SATURDAY PARKING ONLY
on event day it will be restricted in certain areas for safety reasons,
CAR PARK CLOSED SUNDAY particularly along the route of the event.
EVENT RETURN ROUTE
Please do not park in a way that will cause inconvenience to residents,
restrict traffic flow or otherwise cause problems!
EVENT ROUTE
DIRECTION
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COVID-19 GUIDANCE: MUST READ!
Pre-Event At Registration During Event After Event
Bring your own: Arrive at designated If you have to sneeze, Return timing chip
registration time only. cover your mouth and
• Hand sanitiser Super-keano early types nose with a tissue if
are not cool. Ditto lazy possible and then
Apply hand sanitiser
• Face covering always-late ones. dispose of it in bin.
• Water bottle Have Parental Consent Even though we There are no showers
forms and emergency love them, let’s skip or changing facilities
details ready handshakes, hugs, fist available
• Food
bumps and high fives for
Prepare to have your now Avoid crowds gathering
Wash your hands with soap temperature taken in the finish area and
and water (20 seconds)
Use provided hand remember your distancing!
before leaving home
If you have a high sanitiser stations
temperature you may not whenever possible
Stay at home if you’ve
be allowed to take part
experienced any of the
Keep 2m distance unless
Covid-19 symptoms in the
Do not move to start area overtaking
24 hours leading up to the
race until 10min before your
start time Wear face covering while
queueing
Follow one-way systems
in place
Do not share water
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THROUGHOUT THE EVENT
Avoid touching surfaces This event is a participant only event
If possible, download the Track &
with your hands, sharing equipment and spectators will not be allowed.
Trace app on your phone and turn
and touching Parents/Guardians should not
your phone’s Bluetooth on.
your mouth and face. congregate.
There will be hand sanitiser in each
Face masks must be worn at
loo and a hand sanitiser outside the Avoid using public transport
Registration, in bag/pocket during
loos. Please make use of this before and car sharing—just come on your
ride (in case of an accident) and
and after bike if you can!
while handing in your Time chip.
you touch the door to the loo.
Any participant developing symptoms after a session should
Hand hygiene – ensure to wash your hands for 20 seconds
immediately isolate and request a test straight away. You must
using hand sanitiser or soap and water. Participants should
notify the event organiser if you develop symptoms after the
wash/sanitise their hands after completing their ride or session.
session.
Tel 01721 588050 email: office@hillsideoutside.com
PARTICIPANTS MUST NOT ATTEND IF:
They have Covid-19 If they have They have returned
symptoms ( new been asked to from a country
Someone in
continuous cough, a self-isolate at home which is not on the
their household has
high temperature or a by the Scottish exemption from
Covid-19 symptoms
loss or change in taste Government Test and quarantine list in the
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