TESCO BANK TOURO THE BORDERS

The 2017 event rolls out of Peebles on September 3. As well as the 120km-long, 1430m vertical route we rode, there’s an 88.8km, 890m Challenge route that misses out the extra Berry Bush, Witchy Knowe loop on the south-east corner. Both are stunningly beautiful courses with challenging climbs and superb technical descents.

To work with the rolling road closures there’s a 16kph cut-off point, but to help you hit that target, event physiotherapist, and our guide, Phil Mack, has put together a training plan for riders and leads TTOB virtual training rides on Strava every Wednesday. For more information go to touroftheborders.com.