Scottish Wanderer Sportive

Cycle Sportive – Sunday, 06 May 2018

Event Summary

Event Overview

This stunning sportive centred around the market town of Kelso is not one to miss. Kelso is a border town and when you Think of the Scottish Borders you think of big open spaces, heather-clad hills, hundreds of square miles of forests and woodland, lochs and rivers and idyllic roads for cyclists making the perfect place for the Scottish Wanderer.

Starting out from the Border Union Showground which will be playing host to the Scottish Caravan and Motorhome Rally and Cyclefest. You will start off by following the river Tweed and cross the river at the town of Coldstream the course is a circular route where you will pass through neighboring villages of Swintonmill, Leitholm, Eccles, Hume, Fans, Smailholm, Makertoun before arriving back at the showground to finish.

There are two-course options which follow the same route however at the village of Eccles it will be signposted to either continue on the Challenge course or follow the signs for the shorter distance Standard course.

Event Details

Event URN:

418697

Start Date:

Sun, 6th May 2018

Event Type:

Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)

Venue:

Borders Union Showground, Kelso, TD5 8LS

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Event Website:

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About the Event

Info for Riders

This Event Includes:

·    Facilities and parking

·    Mechanical support

·    Medical support

·    Full route marking

·    Feed Stops

·    Energy food and drink

·    Finisher medal

·    On-site catering

·    Pick-up wagons

·    Retail Opportunities


To view:

On the day information visit: http://experiencefreedomcycling.com/faqs/on-the-day-information/

For full terms and conditions visit:http://experiencefreedomcycling.com/faqs/terms-and-conditions/

The Rides

Challenge Course Ride
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sun 06/05/18 08:00 87km / 54 miles 200
Sun 06/05/18 – 08:00
Est. Field Size: 200
87km / 54 miles
Standard Course Ride
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sun 06/05/18 08:00 54km / 34 miles 300
Sun 06/05/18 – 08:00
Est. Field Size: 300
54km / 34 miles

Event Summary

Event Overview

This stunning sportive centred around the market town of Kelso is not one to miss. Kelso is a border town and when you Think of the Scottish Borders you think of big open spaces, heather-clad hills, hundreds of square miles of forests and woodland, lochs and rivers and idyllic roads for cyclists making the perfect place for the Scottish Wanderer.

Starting out from the Border Union Showground which will be playing host to the Scottish Caravan and Motorhome Rally and Cyclefest. You will start off by following the river Tweed and cross the river at the town of Coldstream the course is a circular route where you will pass through neighboring villages of Swintonmill, Leitholm, Eccles, Hume, Fans, Smailholm, Makertoun before arriving back at the showground to finish.

There are two-course options which follow the same route however at the village of Eccles it will be signposted to either continue on the Challenge course or follow the signs for the shorter distance Standard course.

Event Details

Event URN:

418697

Start Date:

Sun, 6th May 2018

Event Type:

Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)

Venue:

Borders Union Showground, Kelso, TD5 8LS

View map

Event Website:

Visit Website

About the Event

Info for Riders

This Event Includes:

·    Facilities and parking

·    Mechanical support

·    Medical support

·    Full route marking

·    Feed Stops

·    Energy food and drink

·    Finisher medal

·    On-site catering

·    Pick-up wagons

·    Retail Opportunities


To view:

On the day information visit: http://experiencefreedomcycling.com/faqs/on-the-day-information/

For full terms and conditions visit:http://experiencefreedomcycling.com/faqs/terms-and-conditions/

The Rides

Challenge Course Ride
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sun 06/05/18 08:00 87km / 54 miles 200
Sun 06/05/18 – 08:00
Est. Field Size: 200
87km / 54 miles
Standard Course Ride
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sun 06/05/18 08:00 54km / 34 miles 300
Sun 06/05/18 – 08:00
Est. Field Size: 300
54km / 34 miles

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