Ken Laidlaw Scottish Borders Sportif

Date: 23rd August

This is a very tough ride which takes in several climbs with fantastic views. It is held on very quiet well surfaced back roads with almost no traffic.

The total distance for the long challenge is 160km with over 3000m of climbing, and takes in the Tibetan monastery. There will be a small beginners route which will be 60km with much less climbing.

The longer route will take in the climbs of Bonchester Hill; The Note o the Gate; Holm Hill; Eskdalemuir; The Berry Bush; The Swire; Woll Rig and The Leap Linns. The Berry Bush, and Swire are part of the Gordon Arms Trophy Hilly TT course. The Start and finish will be at Teviotdale Leisure Centre where Changing etc will be provided. The swire climb was featured in cycling weekly killer climbs issued May 15th 2008

Further information and entry:

You can get further details by emailing Craig Turnbull, or by contacting him at 52 Orchard Terrace, HAWICK TD9 9LX, 01450-377857 / 07863-599003.

You can enter online via the event website

Ken Laidlaw was a Hawick Cyclist who took part on the 1961 tour de France, he was credited with the award as the most aggressive rider of the day during stage 16, the above photo shows him in action on that very day!